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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charm Demarsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike has chosen Anthrax w/ Public Enemy - Bring the Noise as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
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189 cm
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216 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charm Demarsh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kileki Kawike!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Demarsh finds it's target.
Demarsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawike avoids the body shot from Demarsh.
Kawike misses with a takedown attempt
and Demarsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Demarsh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Demarsh misses with an uppercut
and Kawike counters with a stiff right hand.
Demarsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kawike throws an off balance right hand
and Demarsh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demarsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh throws a leg kick that is checked
so Kawike counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demarsh is adopting a defensive guard.
Kawike trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawike trying to control but Demarsh is working from the bottom.
Kawike content to stall in guard here.
Kawike drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawike jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawike passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demarsh is not content to let Kawike control the position.
Kawike is putting a hurting on Demarsh here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Kawike seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kawike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kawike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Demarsh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kawike looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Demarsh is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawike trying to control the position but Demarsh is working away.
Kawike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kawike wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Demarsh, who protects the arm well.
Kawike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demarsh keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demarsh misses the body punch
and Kawike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demarsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawike takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kawike blocks a jab.
Demarsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demarsh thows a body shot but no joy.
Demarsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demarsh circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike 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.
Kawike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Demarsh keeps moving.
Demarsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawike trying to control but Demarsh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawike might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Demarsh kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kileki Kawike.
Kawike moves out of range of the leg kick from Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to clinch there but Kawike circles away.
Demarsh throws a hook but Kawike avoids it easily.
Demarsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demarsh scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike throws the left hand but Demarsh avoids the punch easily.
Kawike drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Demarsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Demarsh taking a bit of punishment here - Kawike scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demarsh gets back to half guard.
Demarsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawike wants to free his trapped foot but Demarsh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kawike throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawike is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Demarsh sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kawike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demarsh defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demarsh connects with a leg kick. Kawike looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Demarsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawike avoids the head kick by Demarsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to score with a low kick but Kawike moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh swings widly with a right hand
and Kawike counters with a takedown into side control.
Kawike in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kawike is looking to take a break and control but Demarsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawike working the ground and pound.
Demarsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Demarsh is refusing to be controlled, as Kawike sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawike is looking to advance position but Demarsh won't allow it.
Kawike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawike thows a huge punch but Demarsh dodges it nicely.
Demarsh is looking for a sweep. Kawike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kawike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demarsh keeps working.
Kawike seems to be working for a kimura but Demarsh defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kawike scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kawike wants to work for an arm triangle but Demarsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kawike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kawike in particular looking to stall.
Kawike slips a nice elbow through Demarsh's hands, connecting with Demarsh's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawike trying to control from half guard but Demarsh is working away.
Kawike wants to free his trapped foot but Demarsh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Demarsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kawike is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Demarsh misses with a right hand
and Kawike counters with a single leg into guard. Demarsh didn't expect that.
Demarsh keeping moving, preventing Kawike from controlling successfully.
Demarsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Demarsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawike trying to control but Demarsh is working from the bottom.
Kawike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kawike drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawike jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kileki Kawike has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Demarsh, not yet.
Kawike slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kawike tries for a kimura but Demarsh is defending well.
Kawike is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demarsh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demarsh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kawike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kawike creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demarsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike trying to control the position but Demarsh is working away.
Demarsh prevents Kawike from moving into mount.
Demarsh taking a bit of punishment here - Kawike scoring with strikes.
Kawike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demarsh keeps working.
Kawike working away.
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.
Kawike landing strikes.
Kawike trying to control the position but Demarsh is working away.
Kawike is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Demarsh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kawike tries for a kimura but Demarsh is defending well.
Kawike creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Demarsh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kawike is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demarsh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Demarsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Demarsh misses with a body punch
and Kawike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demarsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawike.
Demarsh throws a hook but Kawike blocks it.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown but Demarsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawike pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Demarsh back to the cage. Kawike follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demarsh looks to land a right hand but Kawike moved out of range.
Demarsh connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demarsh tries to avoid it but Kawike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demarsh to the ground. Demarsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demarsh misses with a wild body shot.
Demarsh tries to work over Kawike's front leg with a kick but Kawike checks it.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demarsh but Demarsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charm Demarsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kileki Kawike.
Demarsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawike counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demarsh's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demarsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawike tries to free his leg and advance position but Demarsh is retaining full guard.
Charm Demarsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawike trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawike wants to pass the guard but Demarsh is keeping the position.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Demarsh keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike postures up in Demarsh's guard and throws a big left but Demarsh blocks it.
Kawike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demarsh is keeping the position for now.
Kawike loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Demarsh keeps moving.
Demarsh keeping full guard, as Kawike tries to pass.
Kawike wants to control from the top but Demarsh keeps moving.
Kileki Kawike is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawike throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawike stands and throws Demarsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kileki Kawike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kawike winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kileki Kawike!
Kileki Kawike is the new light heavyweight champion!
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