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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hriday Kakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojciech Fons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakkar comes to the cage accompanied by The Call of Ktulu. Fons has chosen Fortunate Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wojciech Fons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hriday Kakkar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wojciech Fons!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fons tries to clinch up
and Kakkar counters with a single leg into guard. Fons didn't expect that.
Fons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kakkar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kakkar wants to pass the guard but Fons is keeping the position.
Fons is trying to keep Kakkar in close.
Kakkar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kakkar chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakkar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkar trying to control but Fons is working from the bottom.
Kakkar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fons on the ground.
Kakkar looking to pass the guard.
Kakkar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kakkar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kakkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fons is keeping the position for now.
Kakkar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakkar has managed to get both his arms back between Fons's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar tries to free his leg and advance position but Fons is retaining full guard.
Kakkar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kakkar throwing strikes but missing.
Kakkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fons, not yet.
Kakkar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fons controls Kakkar momentarily but Kakkar frees himself.
Fons keeping full guard, as Kakkar tries to pass.
Kakkar throws an elbow that misses. Fons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kakkar's guard. Nice move by Fons!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fons wants to stand but Kakkar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kakkar keeping full guard, as Fons tries to pass.
Fons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fons stopping the sweep attempt from Kakkar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fons wants to stand but Kakkar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fons wants to control from the top but Kakkar keeps moving.
Fons is looking to stand up but Kakkar won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kakkar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fons, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hriday Kakkar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kakkar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fons throws a nice head kick!
Kakkar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakkar somewhat.
Kakkar dives in and grabs Fons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fons pushes down on Kakkar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hriday Kakkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fons tries to clinch
and Kakkar counters with a single leg into guard. Fons didn't expect that.
Kakkar is looking to advance position but Fons has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kakkar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fons.
Fons looking to control but Kakkar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fons has control of Kakkar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kakkar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kakkar tries to improve his position but instead Fons has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fons is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kakkar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakkar is having to fend off submission attempts from Fons, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fons doesn't have the hooks in though and Kakkar manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar tries to free his leg and advance position but Fons is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakkar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kakkar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kakkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakkar throws a strike but Fons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fons wants to stand but Kakkar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fons stands and throws Kakkar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fons tries for a kimura but Kakkar is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wojciech Fons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kakkar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakkar.
Fons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kakkar shoots in for a double leg but Fons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hriday Kakkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fons wants to clinch
and Kakkar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fons's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakkar wants to control from the top but Fons keeps moving.
Kakkar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kakkar wants to pass the guard but Fons is keeping the position.
Fons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakkar wants to control from the top but Fons keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fons misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fons.
Fons scores with a push kick.
Kakkar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kakkar working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Kakkar stalls from top position.
Kakkar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fons struggling a bit here.
Fons defending against the ground and pound.
Kakkar working the ground and pound.
Kakkar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fons's legs.
Fons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Kakkar there.
Fons trying to hold on to Kakkar's head to control him but Kakkar postures up.
Kakkar trying to pass the guard but Fons defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kakkar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kakkar is pressing down on Fons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fons is holding on for now.
Kakkar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakkar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fons is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Kakkar there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hriday Kakkar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kakkar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kakkar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakkar somewhat.
A head kick from Fons lands but Kakkar takes it in his stride.
Hriday Kakkar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakkar.
Fons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakkar.
No luck for Kakkar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hriday Kakkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fons lands with a kick to the temple. Kakkar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fons throws a head kick that misses.
Kakkar rushes Fons and presses him up against the cage.
Kakkar has picked Fons up - he's going for a ride! Kakkar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fons gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kakkar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fons trying to keep a closed guard but Kakkar is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fons is trying to keep Kakkar in close.
Hriday Kakkar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kakkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fons is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar works over Fons with some ground and pound from guard.
Kakkar looking to sit in guard and control but Fons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fons wants to control from the top but Kakkar keeps moving.
Kakkar is controlling Fons's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wojciech Fons was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakkar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fons wants to clinch up but Kakkar keeps it at a distance.
Kakkar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fons defends it nicely.
Kakkar blocks a head kick by Fons.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fons throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wojciech Fons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakkar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kakkar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fons controls Kakkar momentarily but Kakkar frees himself.
Kakkar looking to pass the guard.
Kakkar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kakkar wants to pass the guard but Fons is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kakkar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fons is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kakkar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fons keeping full guard, as Kakkar tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakkar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fons is tightening it up a little... Kakkar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kakkar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kakkar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wojciech Fons!
Wojciech Fons is the new featherweight champion!
Wojciech Fons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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