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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Kakongkong (ranked 4894 p4p, 24554 weight class) and Zander Fisher (ranked 319 p4p, 345 weight class). Zander Fisher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150
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145
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Kakongkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakongkong drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
Fisher successfully pulls guard.
Kakongkong throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Kakongkong tries to pass.
Kakongkong controlling from the top position.
Fisher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakongkong controls the pace.
Kakongkong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kakongkong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fisher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakongkong has managed to get both his arms back between Fisher's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakongkong sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fisher looking to score a takedown here. Kakongkong is defending well but Fisher drives through and ends up in Kakongkong's guard.
Fisher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakongkong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakongkong is breathing heavily.
Fisher is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to stand up but Kakongkong won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kakongkong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kakongkong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fisher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fisher trying to mount his opponent but Kakongkong defends it.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher not doing much here.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakongkong defends it well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakongkong won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Fisher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fisher scores with a head kick.
Kakongkong dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Kakongkong's head and hops out.
Kakongkong tries to land a leg kick but Fisher saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakongkong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
Zander Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakongkong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kakongkong sprawls well. Kakongkong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with the combination.
It looked like Kakongkong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fisher.
Fisher throws a nice looking combination but Kakongkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakongkong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakongkong wants it to stay on the feet.
Ayo Kakongkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher.
Kakongkong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakongkong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kakongkong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
Kakongkong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kakongkong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is not content to let Kakongkong control the position.
Kakongkong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fisher!
Fisher is working to get back to half guard.
Fisher keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakongkong content just to control the position here.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakongkong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kakongkong is stalling here but it's allowed Fisher to get half guard.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Kakongkong in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakongkong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kakongkong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fisher trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayo Kakongkong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakongkong throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kakongkong darts in looking for a takedown but Fisher gets double underhooks and turns Kakongkong into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong into guard.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kakongkong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakongkong wants to stand but Fisher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong in to control the position.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kakongkong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ayo Kakongkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakongkong gets tackled into the cage by Fisher. Fisher maintains the clinch.
Fisher stalling in the clinch.
Kakongkong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kakongkong uses from the top position.
Kakongkong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakongkong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kakongkong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Kakongkong trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakongkong from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kakongkong wants to get up but he can't break Fisher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kakongkong circles away.
Ayo Kakongkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher.
Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakongkong tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Kakongkong with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander Fisher.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Fisher!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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