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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Yakuza (ranked 2565 p4p, 20959 weight class) and Biete Delaghomba (ranked 286 p4p, 479 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285
5 - 7 - 0 |
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendo Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biete Delaghomba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaghomba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delaghomba wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delaghomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Delaghomba. No joy for Yakuza on that attempt.
Delaghomba slips a straight right by Yakuza.
Yakuza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delaghomba pinned against the cage. Delaghomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yakuza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakuza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delaghomba stuns Yakuza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delaghomba misses with a wild body shot.
Yakuza blocks a head kick by Delaghomba.
Yakuza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delaghomba defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaghomba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Kendo Yakuza has been cut.
Delaghomba digs a good body shot into Yakuza's ribs.
Yakuza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yakuza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yakuza closes the distance and clinches up with Delaghomba, looking for a takedown. Yakuza pushes Delaghomba against the cage but Delaghomba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delaghomba tries a quick counter leg kick but Yakuza is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaghomba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yakuza.
Delaghomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delaghomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delaghomba cracks a nice hook into Yakuza's ribs.
Yakuza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakuza moves out of range as Delaghomba throws a body kick.
Yakuza closes the distance and clinches up with Delaghomba, looking for a takedown. Yakuza pushes Delaghomba against the cage but Delaghomba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakuza is breathing heavily.
Yakuza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delaghomba avoids it really well and circles away.
Yakuza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delaghomba to the mat! Delaghomba manages to get full guard.
Delaghomba is trying to control the position but Yakuza postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yakuza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delaghomba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yakuza throwing strikes from guard but Delaghomba blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yakuza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yakuza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakuza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakuza stopping the sweep attempt from Delaghomba.
Yakuza lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakuza postures up in Delaghomba's guard and throws a big left but Delaghomba blocks it.
Delaghomba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakuza is one step ahead there.
Delaghomba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yakuza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Delaghomba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delaghomba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yakuza stands up over Delaghomba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Delaghomba has wrist control.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Delaghomba has wrist control.
Yakuza is in close to Delaghomba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yakuza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delaghomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yakuza connects with a couple of short punches.
Delaghomba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaghomba looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaghomba, not yet.
Yakuza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delaghomba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delaghomba has escaped and now he's on top!
Delaghomba looking to sit in guard and control but Yakuza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Delaghomba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakuza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Delaghomba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Delaghomba has escaped and now he's on top!
Yakuza keeping full guard, as Delaghomba tries to pass.
Delaghomba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yakuza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delaghomba throwing strikes but missing.
Yakuza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delaghomba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biete Delaghomba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendo Yakuza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Delaghomba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yakuza shoots in for a double leg but Delaghomba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakuza dives in for a single leg takedown but Delaghomba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yakuza is working for takedown but Delaghomba is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendo Yakuza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakuza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delaghomba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yakuza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delaghomba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakuza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Delaghomba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Delaghomba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delaghomba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yakuza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Delaghomba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delaghomba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakuza tries to score a body lock takedown but Delaghomba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yakuza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delaghomba tries to circle away but Yakuza has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakuza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delaghomba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Delaghomba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Delaghomba.
Yakuza dives in and grabs Delaghomba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delaghomba pushes down on Yakuza's head and hops out.
Delaghomba lands a big head kick that sends Yakuza tumbling to the mat! Delaghomba takes a step backwards and waves Yakuza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yakuza is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Delaghomba.
Oh Yakuza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delaghomba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Yakuza out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biete Delaghomba!
An out of breath Biete Delaghomba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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