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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Ryan (ranked 1634 p4p, 1434 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 213 p4p, 188 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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6 - 3 - 0 |
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17 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawiwasulu but Kawiwasulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kawiwasulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caleb Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Kawiwasulu circles away easily
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kawiwasulu. Beautiful body shot.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kawiwasulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawiwasulu's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawiwasulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Kawiwasulu finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu cracks Ryan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Ryan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu clinches.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawiwasulu has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Kawiwasulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.
Ryan has Kawiwasulu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawiwasulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu.
Caleb Ryan's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawiwasulu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Caleb Ryan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu is working Ryan over against the cage.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawiwasulu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ryan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ryan drops to his knees and Kawiwasulu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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