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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwan Kaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wanted Dead or Alive. Jackson has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 cm
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kwan Kaya! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Jackson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jackson looks gassed! A short uppercut from Jackson. Kaya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. Jackson lands an elbow inside. Kaya can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. Kaya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Kaya avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Kaya has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment. Kaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwan Kaya. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kaya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaya throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely. Kaya missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kaya controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaya tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kaya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaya.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Kaya shoots in but no luck this time. Kaya gets a clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses. Kaya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kaya missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson holding both Kaya 's hands and preventing any damage. Kaya punishes Jackson with strikes from the back mount. Kaya cracks Jackson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jackson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jackson is taking damage to the body and head. Kaya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson. The referee is taking a good look at Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kaya!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oooh a big shot gets through from Kaya. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kaya is punishing Jackson with strikes - can he finish him?! Kaya lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kaya lands strikes to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwan Kaya dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chad Jackson'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.
Kaya rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage. Kaya looking for a takedown. Kaya has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately. Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. Kaya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kaya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kaya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head. Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from. Kaya wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position. Kaya throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kaya working some strikes from top position. Kaya landing with the ground and pound. Kaya thows a big elbow that misses. Kaya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kaya looking to pass the guard. Kaya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaya scoring with punches to the head and body. Kaya scoring with some ground and pound. Kaya throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. Kaya is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kaya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaya. Kaya content to stall in guard here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kaya from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwan Kaya dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chad Jackson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kaya is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jackson stuffs the takedown. Kaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage. Jackson takes a shot to the head. Kaya gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kaya missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kaya prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Kaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kaya slows the pace down in half guard. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaya.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaya has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwan Kaya. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Kaya manages to get the takedown into half guard. Kaya stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Kaya thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Kaya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaya thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Kaya stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Kaya throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely. Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaya. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaya.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kaya fails in his attempt to clinch. Kaya tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jackson tries to clinch there but Kaya circles away.
Chad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away. Kaya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Kaya persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaya in particular looking to stall. Kaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Chad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kwan Kaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kwan Kaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kaya wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Kwan Kaya showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kaya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwan Kaya!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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