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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 2570 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Funky Colemadina (ranked 149 p4p, 206 weight class). Colemadina comes into a darkened arena with his song building. immortal by adema kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
4 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
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130
9 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colemadina tries to clinch but Kenway Jr moves away
and Kenway Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Colemadina!
Kenway Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kenway Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenway Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kenway Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Colemadina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenway Jr is looking to take a break and control but Colemadina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Colemadina controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound.
Colemadina is looking to reverse the position.
Kenway Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenway Jr controls the position from side control.
Kenway Jr cracks Colemadina with a big right hand but Colemadina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Colemadina stops Kenway Jr from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Kenway Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Colemadina tries to buck Kenway Jr off but Kenway Jr is having none of it.
Kenway Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kenway Jr working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Colemadina is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Colemadina's head but Colemadina avoids it well.
Colemadina pushes Kenway Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenway Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenway Jr throws an elbow but Colemadina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kenway Jr working the head with strikes.
Kenway Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colemadina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kenway Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina regains half guard, as Kenway Jr was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Colemadina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenway Jr prevents Colemadina from improving his position.
Kenway Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Colemadina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kenway Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenway Jr is working for a kimura but Colemadina is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenway Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenway Jr is working away from the top position though.
Colemadina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenway Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenway Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kenway Jr landing strikes from the mount and Colemadina is in trouble!
Kenway Jr with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kenway Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenway Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colemadina sprawls well. Colemadina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenway Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenway Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colemadina was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenway Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kenway Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colemadina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr postures up in Colemadina's guard and throws a big left but Colemadina blocks it.
Kenway Jr wants to pass the guard but Colemadina is keeping the position.
Kenway Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charles Kenway Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Colemadina is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenway Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kenway Jr postures up in Colemadina's guard and throws a big left but Colemadina blocks it.
Colemadina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colemadina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kenway Jr has Colemadina in his guard.
Kenway Jr is looking for a triangle but Colemadina pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colemadina can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr is looking for a triangle but Colemadina pushes his legs off easily.
Colemadina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kenway Jr working a defensive guard here.
Kenway Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Colemadina prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway Jr tries for a takedown but Colemadina manages to get underhooks.
Kenway Jr has Colemadina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colemadina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Kenway Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenway Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Colemadina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenway Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colemadina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenway Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colemadina throws a series of punches but Kenway Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kenway Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Colemadina is quick to defend against it.
Kenway Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colemadina is trying to defend but Kenway Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenway Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenway Jr lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colemadina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kenway Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colemadina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenway Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Colemadina's legs - danger averted.
Kenway Jr works over Colemadina with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenway Jr stands up over Colemadina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kenway Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenway Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colemadina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenway Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colemadina did well to prevent Kenway Jr getting side control.
Kenway Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colemadina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenway Jr.
Colemadina taking some punishment here, with Kenway Jr in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colemadina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenway Jr is keen to just control but Colemadina is a slippery customer.
Kenway Jr misses with a head shot. Colemadina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kenway Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colemadina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colemadina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colemadina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colemadina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenway Jr cracks Colemadina with a solid left hand.
Colemadina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colemadina wriggles free and stands up.
Kenway Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colemadina is trying to defend but Kenway Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kenway Jr working over Colemadina with some ground and pound. Colemadina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colemadina wants to improve his position but Kenway Jr is controlling well.
Kenway Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colemadina has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colemadina wants to get back to his feet.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenway Jr.
Colemadina is trying to control but can't.
Colemadina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenway Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Colemadina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colemadina tries to roll over but Kenway Jr keeps him under control.
Kenway Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colemadina has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Kenway Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colemadina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colemadina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway Jr.
Colemadina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kenway Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kenway Jr slips a nice elbow through Colemadina's hands, connecting with Colemadina's forehead.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenway Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colemadina has hold of Kenway Jr's hands but Kenway Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenway Jr winds up and cracks Colemadina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Funky Colemadina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Kenway Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenway Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Colemadina defend it? Kenway Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Colemadina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kenway Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Kenway Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Kenway Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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