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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Ondoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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192 lbs
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190 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Ondoy! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaalikorva instigates a clinch. Ondoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaalikorva backwards. A head punch on the inside from Ondoy fails to land. Kaalikorva tries for a takedown but Ondoy manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaalikorva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ondoy's brow. Kaalikorva has a couple of punches blocked by Ondoy.
Kaalikorva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ondoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pepeng Ondoy has been cut. Ondoy misses with a short punch on the inside. Kaalikorva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaalikorva just leaning against Ondoy, taking a breather. Ondoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ondoy pushes Kaalikorva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kaalikorva lands a nice uppercut. Kaalikorva lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ondoy misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kaalikorva. Kaalikorva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ondoy up against the cage. Ondoy tries to work over Kaalikorva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ondoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaalikorva controls his hands.
Ondoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalikorva's elbow. Kaalikorva blocks a body shot from Ondoy. Kaalikorva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ondoy backwards. Ondoy looking to stall.
Kaalikorva letting Ondoy take a breather here. Kaalikorva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ondoy regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kaalikorva landing with the ground and pound. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. Kaalikorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kaalikorva postures up.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses. Kaalikorva 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ondoy seems keen to control Kaalikorva's posture. Kaalikorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ondoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss. Ondoy is pulling down on Kaalikorva's head to control his posture. Ondoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pepeng Ondoy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Kaalikorva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kaalikorva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kaalikorva lands a couple of elbows. Kaalikorva trying to control but Ondoy is working from the bottom. Kaalikorva landing some decent shots from guard. Ondoy working a defensive guard here.
Kaalikorva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss. Kaalikorva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ondoy trying to control the position here. Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Ondoy blocks nicely. Ondoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kaalikorva looking to pass the guard. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. This has been an exciting period of action! Ondoy looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kaalikorva is fighting to break Ondoy's control of his arms but Ondoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ondoy working for a triangle but Kaalikorva defends it easily.
Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss. Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ondoy has wrist control. Kaalikorva scoring with some ground and pound. Kaalikorva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kaalikorva postures up and lands a big shot to Ondoy's brow. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. Kaalikorva advances to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva is trying to work for a kimura but Ondoy is defending well.
Kaalikorva is pressing down on Ondoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ondoy is holding on for now. Kaalikorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kaalikorva tries to pass to full mount but Ondoy defends it. Kaalikorva drops an elbow to the side of Ondoy's head. Kaalikorva throwing shots but Ondoy is blocking nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ondoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Ondoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kaalikorva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ondoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva. Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ondoy's head. Nice strikes from Kaalikorva there. Kaalikorva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaalikorva wants to take a breather but Ondoy is having none of it. Kaalikorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ondoy is trying to control but can't.
Kaalikorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kaalikorva thows a huge punch but Ondoy dodges it nicely.
Kaalikorva working over Ondoy with some ground and pound. Ondoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ondoy makes his way to full guard, as Kaalikorva worked for a kimura.
Ondoy looking to control.
Kaalikorva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaalikorva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. 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! Kaalikorva lands a couple of elbows. Kaalikorva trying to control but Ondoy is working from the bottom. Ondoy is pulling down on Kaalikorva's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaalikorva, at least for the moment. Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ondoy has wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kaalikorva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kaalikorva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kaalikorva lands a couple of elbows. Ondoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ondoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kaalikorva scoring with punches to the head and body. Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ondoy has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pepeng Ondoy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ondoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ondoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A decent looking cross lands there for Ondoy. Ondoy jabs at Kaalikorva's body. Kaalikorva cracks Ondoy with a good jab. Kaalikorva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ondoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kaalikorva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ondoy swivels and escapes. Ondoy misses with a wild body shot. Ondoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaalikorva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kaalikorva scores with a nice head shot. Kaalikorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ondoy moves out of range of the strikes. Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Ondoy moves away and avoids it. Pepeng Ondoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ondoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaalikorva eats them both and turns towards Ondoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaalikorva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ondoy's waist but Ondoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaalikorva off to one side. Kaalikorva looks to score with a jab to the body but Ondoy is just out of range. Ondoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaalikorva swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ondoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ondoy throws a looping overhand right but Kaalikorva ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Kaalikorva. Ondoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaalikorva. Ondoy throws a hook but Kaalikorva avoids it easily. Kaalikorva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ondoy to the ground. Kaalikorva is now in Ondoy's guard. Ondoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaalikorva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ondoy is retaining full guard. Ondoy seems keen to control Kaalikorva's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kaalikorva chips away with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kaalikorva distracts Ondoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ondoy keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully. Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kaalikorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ondoy trying to control the position here. Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ondoy has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ondoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ondoy keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully. Kaalikorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ondoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ondoy is trying to keep Kaalikorva in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ondoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaalikorva defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ondoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kaalikorva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ondoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaalikorva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ondoy is keeping the position for now. Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Ondoy keeps moving. Ondoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. Ondoy working a defensive guard here.
Kaalikorva passes Ondoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kaalikorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ondoy defending well though. Kaalikorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kaalikorva looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kaalikorva throwing shots but Ondoy is blocking nicely. Kaalikorva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ondoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva throws a strike but Ondoy avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Ondoy keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ondoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kaalikorva postures up in Ondoy's guard and throws a big left but Ondoy blocks it. 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! Kaalikorva chips away with some ground and pound. Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ondoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Ondoy keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully. Kauno Kaalikorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kaalikorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Ondoy blocks nicely. Ondoy is trying to keep Kaalikorva in close.
Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ondoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ondoy trying to keep a closed guard but Kaalikorva is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva landing some decent shots from guard. Ondoy keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. Kaalikorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kaalikorva scoring with some ground and pound. Kaalikorva postures up in Ondoy's guard and throws a big left but Ondoy blocks it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ondoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing. Ondoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ondoy has momentary wrist control but Kaalikorva slips an elbow through the middle. Kaalikorva postures up in Ondoy's guard and throws a big left but Ondoy blocks it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ondoy trying to control the position.
Kaalikorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ondoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pepeng Ondoy's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kaalikorva connects with a crisp jab. Kaalikorva misses with a double jab.
Ondoy tries to clinch but Kaalikorva is having none of it. Kaalikorva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ondoy can do to turn this around? Kaalikorva works the jab nicely. Ondoy misses with a wild combination.
Ondoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaalikorva is just out of range. Ondoy connects with the punch. Pepeng Ondoy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ondoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ondoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ondoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaalikorva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ondoy on his heels. He'll look to pass Ondoy's guard now, I'm sure. Kaalikorva stands up over Ondoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ondoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kaalikorva advances position into side control! Ondoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kaalikorva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Kaalikorva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ondoy to see if he's OK. Ondoy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaalikorva connects with a decent elbow. Ondoy is looking to regain half guard here but Kaalikorva keeps moving and retains side control. Ondoy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Kaalikorva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ondoy manages to get back to half guard. Ondoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ondoy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaalikorva. Kaalikorva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ondoy's head. Kaalikorva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ondoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kaalikorva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Ondoy keeps moving. Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ondoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ondoy keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully. Kaalikorva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ondoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ondoy trying to keep a closed guard but Kaalikorva is proving a slippery customer.
Ondoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Kaalikorva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Ondoy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ondoy struggling a bit here. Kaalikorva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaalikorva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Ondoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kaalikorva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ondoy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ondoy can't do much from the bottom here. Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Ondoy tries to improve position but can't. Kaalikorva has knee on belly momentarily but Ondoy bucks him off and regains half guard. Ondoy is not content to let Kaalikorva control the position. Ondoy tries to roll over but Kaalikorva keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ondoy's head. Ondoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva. Kaalikorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ondoy defending well though. Ondoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva. Kaalikorva throwing shots but Ondoy is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaalikorva lands a nice short elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaalikorva connects with a nice short shot to Ondoy's temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kaalikorva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ondoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva. Pepeng Ondoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kaalikorva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ondoy defends it well. Ondoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaalikorva is working away from the top position though. Kaalikorva wants to advance to full mount but Ondoy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Ondoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Ondoy keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ondoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses. Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kauno Kaalikorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ondoy controls Kaalikorva momentarily but Kaalikorva frees himself. Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Ondoy keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ondoy misses the shot to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ondoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaalikorva. Ondoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ondoy. A looping hook to the body misses from Ondoy. Kaalikorva does a little dance to reset his feet. Kaalikorva scores with a hook. Kaalikorva works the jab nicely. Ondoy misses with a wild combination.
Kaalikorva feints a jab promting Ondoy to slip. Kaalikorva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ondoy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Ondoy misses the target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A swing and a miss from Kaalikorva. Ondoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ondoy throws a lazy right hand but Kaalikorva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Kauno Kaalikorva showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaalikorva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Kauno Kaalikorva! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kauno Kaalikorva! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Kauno Kaalikorva!
Kauno Kaalikorva wins by unanimous decision!
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