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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Haze (ranked 1686 p4p, 1256 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 236 p4p, 186 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19 - 18 - 0 |
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14 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darryl Haze !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Karokaro sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karokaro throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Haze misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Haze throws a body kick that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
Haze misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Karokaro.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a body kick that misses
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karokaro's guard.
Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karokaro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karokaro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karokaro!
Karokaro decides to stand back up. Karokaro steps back and let's Haze get back to his feet.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze .
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick as Haze jumps back.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karokaro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haze shoots and misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haze avoids a kick to the body.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Karokaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haze looks to throw a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a two punch combo.
Haze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karokaro pushes Haze off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Haze needs to keep his hands up - Karokaro had a free shot at his head there.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze lands with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Karokaro's head.
Karokaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karokaro tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Haze tries to land a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Karokaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karokaro. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro pushes Haze away with a front kick.
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Haze backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Haze manages to avoid it all.
Haze drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haze .
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Haze .
Karokaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Haze steps away.
Karokaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Karokaro blocks a leg kick.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Karokaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Karokaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haze gets a double leg takedown into Karokaro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro is looking to stand up but Haze isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro pushes Haze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
Karokaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haze is rocked!
Karokaro lands with a straight right. Haze didn't see that one coming.
Oh Haze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze misses with a body punch
and Karokaro scores with a counter punch that sends Haze to the canvas! Karokaro smells blood - he's punishing Haze with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Haze has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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