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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Kawika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 cm
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160 lbs
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173 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Kawika! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smok looking to score a takedown here. Kawika is defending well but Smok drives through and ends up in Kawika's guard. Kawika looking for a guillotine here but Smok defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Kawika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kawika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kawika has escaped and now he's on top! Smok looking for a guillotine here but Kawika defends easily.
Kawika looking to pass the guard. Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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! Smok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kawika defends it easily. Kawika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawika slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kawika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Smok tries to buck Kawika off but Kawika is having none of it. Smok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kawika looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smok trying to pass the guard but Kawika defending well. Kawika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smok pulls his head out easily. Kawika looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kawika looks gassed! Smok works his way into side control. Smok is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawika is defending well. Smok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smok prevents Kawika from escaping the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Kawika manages to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smok is looking for a kimura but Kawika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smok to get the leverage. Smok is looking to advance position but Kawika won't allow it. Smok is looking for a kimura but Kawika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smok to get the leverage. Kawika tries to get to full guard but Smok has control of the leg. Smok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawika sees it coming and defends easily. Smok is thwarting Kawika's attempts to control the position. Kawika makes his way to full guard, as Smok worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smok drops back looking for a leg! Kawika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawika manages to kick Smok off! Smok jumps back into Kawika's guard. Kawika keeping full guard, as Smok tries to pass. Smok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Smok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Smok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kawika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kawika has escaped and now he's on top! Kawika drops back looking for a leg! Smok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smok manages to kick Kawika off! Kawika jumps back into Smok's guard. Smok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kawika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Smok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Smok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kawika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kawika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kawika is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Smok has his foot on Kawika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawika works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Smok dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kawika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smok's guard. Smok can't keep his opponent in guard - Kawika advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Smok has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kawika. Oh but Smok has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kawika goes limp - he's gone! Smok jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Janek Smok! Janek Smok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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