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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Killer moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Killer throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Joe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer checks a low kick from Joe.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Joe takes one on the button.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer moves away from the strike by Joe.
Killer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joe on the side of the head.
Joe lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joe on the side of the head.
Kaobon Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joe's head.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer scores with a three punch combo!
Joe throws a leg kick but Killer moved away.
Killer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Killer sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe wants to slow Killer down by chopping away at his legs.
Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killer quickly recovers to half guard.
Joe throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe working over Killer with some ground and pound. Killer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe with the ground and pound but Killer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Joe throws and elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Killer!
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killer is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.
Joe moves into full mount! Killer won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe working Killer over with strikes here.
Killer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Joe.
Killer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Killer's face.
Killer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Joe.
Joe punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Killer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Joe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Joe looking to ground and pound but Killer is blocking nicely.
Killer really wants to buck Joe off and get back to his feet.
Killer looks gassed!
Joe is landing with some decent strikes but Killer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Killer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Killer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Joe.
Killer is in a horrible position here. Joe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joe looking to ground and pound but Killer is blocking nicely.
Samoa Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killer is trying to stand up.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joe looking to finish Killer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killer!
Killer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joe throwing strikes here but Killer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Joe working Killer over with strikes here.
Joe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks Killer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe is landing with some decent strikes but Killer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Killer tries to hold on but Joe postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe working Killer over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks Killer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joe breaks from Killer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Joe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Killer?
Joe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Killer is in a horrible position here. Joe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joe with a couple of short strikes.
Killer is trying to stand up.
Joe is landing with some decent strikes but Killer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Killer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Killer is rocked!
Joe lands a nice shot to the head.
Killer is still in real trouble! Can Joe finish him?
Joe landing shots from mount.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Joe 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.
Joe unloading with bombs!
Joe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Killer's face.
Joe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Killer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Joe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Joe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Joe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Joe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks Killer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Killer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joe landing punches.
Joe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Joe lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Killer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is in a horrible position here. Joe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joe lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Joe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks Killer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Joe looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer blocking the ground and pound.
Joe lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Joe throws a solid leg kick but Killer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joe.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Joe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killer lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Killer finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Killer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Killer throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
A big right from Joe misses.
Joe tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer lands an overhand right.
Killer lands a jab.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Killer connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaobon Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
Joe tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Joe had a free shot at his head there.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer cracks Joe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killer avoids the body shot from Joe.
Killer cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Killer punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Killer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Killer.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Kaobon Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Killer scores with a four punch combination!
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer scores with a three punch combo!
Joe throws a sloppy body shot
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Joe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe clinches.
Joe misses with an elbow over the top.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Killer blocks a body shot from Joe.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Killer.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Killer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
Killer blocks a body shot from Joe.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Joe has double underhooks.
Joe working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samoa Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killer tries to break free but Joe pushes him back against the cage.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Joe prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position.
Joe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Killer is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joe has Killer pressed against the cage, preventing Killer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killer is looking to control Joe's arms but Joe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killer has his back to the cage.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Joe is leaning against Killer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Killer tries to break free but Joe pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaobon Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samoa Joe!
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energy
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