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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlino Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlino Kael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Punk!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk has managed to clinch.
Kael successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kael might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kael working a defensive guard here.
Punk tries to stand but Kael is controlling from the bottom.
Punk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punk has managed to get both his arms back between Kael's legs - danger averted.
Kael has his hands on Punk's head, controlling the position.
Kael has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael controls Punk momentarily but Punk frees himself.
Kael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punk looking to pass the guard.
Punk trying to move into half guard but instead Kael has managed to sweep!
Kael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Punk keeping moving, preventing Kael from controlling successfully.
Kael pushing down on Punk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kael performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Punk tries to get to full guard but Kael has control of the leg.
Punk tries to kick Kael off but Kael keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kael is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Punk sees it coming and defends easily.
Kael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Punk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kael takes Punk's back.
Kael looking to break Punk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Punk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kael will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Punk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kael biding his time, controlling Punk.
Punk wants to control his opponent's hands but Kael gets his hands free.
Kael lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Punk.
Punk is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kael is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Punk knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Punk for a finish.
Kael avoiding Punk 's attempts to control his hands.
Kael controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlino Kael dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punk wants it to stay on the feet.
Punk just misses with a punch to the body.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punk stuffs the takedown.
Punk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kael pinned against the cage. Kael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carlino Kael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Punk.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kael tries to clinch but Punk is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punk misses with a leg kick.
Punk misses with a kick to the body.
Punk wants to clinch up but Kael keeps it at a distance.
Kael clinches up against the cage.
Kael manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kael on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kael tries to get out of the position.
Punk wants to get up but he can't break Kael's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kael is pulling down on Punk's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlino Kael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kael has escaped and now he's on top!
Kael wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Punk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carlino Kael.
Kael misses with a leg kick.
Punk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kael moves into the clinch.
Kael goes for a takedown attempt but Punk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punk tries to clinch there but Kael circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kael tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Punk is in Kael's guard.
Punk stands up and waves to Kael to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kael changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punk tries to avoid it but Kael manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punk to the ground. Punk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Punk doesn't manage to clinch there - Kael circles away.
Kael takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kael smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlino Kael will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Punk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kael.
Kael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kael somewhat.
Kael fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlino Kael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punk wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punk closes the distance and pushes Kael back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael tries to land knees in the clinch but Punk avoids the damage to the body.
Kael lands with a short shot to the head.
Kael tightens his grip and picks Punk up, before dumping him to the ground. Punk manages to land in guard.
Punk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Punk is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kael dives into side control.
Punk is looking for a sweep.
Punk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kael is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kael looking to control but Punk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kael manages to capitalize on a mistake by Punk to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kael is riding his opponent, not letting Punk buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Punk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kael working for a choke but Punk is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk tries to roll but Kael sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Punk right now.
Kael working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Punk is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kael has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Punk taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlino Kael!
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energy
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hype
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