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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Kharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharma comes to the cage accompanied by Kharma Killer by Killswitch Engage. Bruce Wilkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 cm
25
280 lbs
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200 cm
22
265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bad Kharma! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Wilkinson! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilkinson shoots for a takedown but Kharma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kharma cracks Wilkinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A left lands for Kharma. The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wilkinson looks for a takedown but Kharma sprawls well. Wilkinson tries to clinch up and Wilkinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wilkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kharma defends it nicely. Bad Kharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kharma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kharma scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head. Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Kharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Kharma lands a left hand.
Wilkinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kharma is defending well. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharma. Wilkinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kharma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kharma stalls. Wilkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kharma blocks a body shot from Wilkinson. A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Kharma working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wilkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch. Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bruce Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kharma gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Wilkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A hook to the body from Kharma.
Wilkinson is looking to take this one to the mat. Wilkinson looks gassed! Kharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wilkinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharma pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wilkinson is looking to control Kharma's arms but Kharma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilkinson has his back to the cage. Wilkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kharma after a bit of a struggle. Wilkinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kharma.
Kharma lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Kharma scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Kharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Kharma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kharma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kharma lands a body punch in the clinch. Kharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Wilkinson has Kharma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kharma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wilkinson takes a shot to the head. Kharma lands an uppercut. Wilkinson takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Kharma. Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Kharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kharma.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Kharma scores with a nice short uppercut. Kharma scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head. A bit of stalling here from Kharma.
Kharma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kharma. Kharma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilkinson. Wilkinson being controlled against the cage. Wilkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kharma scores with a nice hook to the head. Kharma lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kharma lands with a right to the head. Kharma just leaning against Wilkinson, taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kharma. Kharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. Kharma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilkinson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Kharma lands with a light punch inside. Kharma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wilkinson fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Kharma scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kharma scores with a nice hook to the head. Kharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kharma lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Kharma. Kharma taking a breather. Wilkinson working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kharma pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wilkinson being controlled against the cage. Wilkinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kharma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Kharma dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kharma rushes Wilkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Bad Kharma has been cut. Wilkinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Wilkinson scores with a couple of short elbows. Kharma tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Kharma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Kharma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kharma has hold of Wilkinson's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts. This has been an exciting period of action! Kharma has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Wilkinson cracks Kharma with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kharma from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kharma wants to get back to his feet. Wilkinson is working the ground and pound. Can Kharma escape?
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilkinson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kharma. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Kharma is trying to remain composed but Wilkinson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Wilkinson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily. Kharma wants to get back to his feet. Wilkinson has the hooks in. Kharma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilkinson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kharma covers up after that shot from Wilkinson.
Kharma breaks Wilkinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bruce Wilkinson has got the better of the ground game so far. Kharma is looking to stand up but Wilkinson won't let him. Kharma prevents Wilkinson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kharma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilkinson is proving hard to escape from. Kharma showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kharma is looking to stand up but Wilkinson won't let him. Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharma controls the pace.
Bad Kharma has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Kharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short right from Kharma. Wilkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bad Kharma has scored more points in the clinch so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharma. Kharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kharma lands a shoulder strike. Wilkinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharma digs a right hand underneath Wilkinson's ribcage. Wilkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right handed body shot lands from Kharma.
A short right from Kharma on the inside. Kharma scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharma. Wilkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bad Kharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kharma closes the distance and clinches. Kharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Kharma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Kharma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharma lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kharma. Kharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. Kharma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kharma gets underhooks to prevent Wilkinson's takedown attempt.
Kharma lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kharma lands with a light punch inside. Kharma working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kharma digs a right hand into Wilkinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilkinson's gas tank. A nice left hand lands by Kharma.
Kharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. Kharma scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kharma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kharma. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Kharma dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bad Kharma's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kharma has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kharma as the two fighters clinch.
Kharma misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Kharma - that landed with a thud.
Kharma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wilkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kharma after a bit of a struggle. Kharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson is working for takedown but Kharma is calmly controlling the position for now. Bad Kharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wilkinson. Kharma controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilkinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kharma is defending well. Kharma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around? Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Kharma won't allow it.
Kharma lands a shoulder strike. Wilkinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharma clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Kharma - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Kharma is defending well against a takedown attempt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kharma lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharma. Kharma lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kharma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not. Wilkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kharma has managed to clinch.
Kharma scores with a nice hook to the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Kharma. Kharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wilkinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kharma is defending well. Still in the clinch, Kharma scores with a nice short uppercut. Kharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Kharma scores with a nice short uppercut. Kharma is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kharma lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Kharma. Kharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Kharma. Still in the clinch, Kharma scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Kharma.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson takes a shot to the head. Kharma working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kharma lands a hook to the side of the head. Kharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kharma. Wilkinson takes a shot to the head. Kharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Kharma. Kharma lands a right hand. Kharma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not. Kharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head. Wilkinson lands a body shot. Kharma scores with a shoulder strike. Kharma lands with a left to the head. Kharma presses Wilkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. Wilkinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharma pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kharma lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kharma lands a left hand.
Kharma lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharma's elbow. Wilkinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kharma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Kharma blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kharma.
Kharma lands with a right to the head. A body shot lands from Kharma.
Bruce Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wilkinson can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. A short right from Kharma. Kharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards. Bad Kharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kharma stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Bad Kharma showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharma, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Kharma! An out of breath and clearly excited Bad Kharma thanked Global MMA Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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