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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 cm
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285 lbs
17 - 10 - 2 |
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212 cm
31
285 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, David Kappa! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedikt Pushkar! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pushkar connects with a looping right hand.
Pushkar jabs at Kappa's body. Pushkar throws a lazy right hand but Kappa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pushkar fails with a takedown attempt. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pushkar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kappa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kappa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kappa moves out of range of the body kick. Kappa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pushkar. Pushkar gets slowly back to his feet. A jab from Pushkar misses. Kappa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pushkar is fending him off so far but Kappa persists. Nope, Pushkar circles away and we're back to standing. Pushkar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kappa is just out of range. Kappa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kappa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kappa is defended easily by Pushkar. Pushkar avoids the body shot from Kappa.
Kappa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pushkar. David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar. Nice defenses there by Pushkar. Kappa misses with a right hand and Pushkar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Kappa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kappa, not yet. Kappa is trying to keep Pushkar in close.
Pushkar trying to control but Kappa is working from the bottom. Pushkar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kappa holds on and takes a little breather. Kappa keeping full guard, as Pushkar tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kappa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Kappa. Kappa throws a sloppy head kick and Pushkar moves out of range easily. Kappa throws a nice outside leg kick. Pushkar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Pushkar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pushkar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Kappa wants to control but Pushkar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pushkar with good strikes from the mount here! Pushkar can't control as he wanted to and Kappa manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Kappa trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pushkar is trying to control. Kappa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Pushkar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kappa wants to improve his position but Pushkar is controlling well.
Kappa is concentrating on defense, preventing Pushkar from advancing position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because David Kappa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kappa shoots in for a double leg but Pushkar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kappa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Kappa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pushkar misses with an uppercut. Pushkar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkar. Pushkar throws a wild body kick that Kappa sees coming a mile off. Pushkar has his takedown stuffed and Kappa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A thudding body kick lands there by Kappa!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pushkar shoots in but no luck this time. Pushkar throws a body punch but Kappa moves out of range. No luck for Pushkar with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Pushkar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kappa throws a head kick but Pushkar moves out of range.
Pushkar misses the jab. Pushkar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut. Pushkar fails with a takedown attempt. Pushkar staying out of range there. Pushkar walks into a jab. 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! Kappa drives through with a takedown into Pushkar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kappa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kappa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kappa misses with an uppercut. Pushkar shoots in for a double leg but Kappa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Pushkar stuffs the takedown. Pushkar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pushkar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pushkar wants it to stay on the feet. Kappa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pushkar to score an easy takedown into full guard. Kappa has control of Pushkar's left arm, preventing Pushkar from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kappa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pushkar wants to control from the top but Kappa keeps moving. Pushkar postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Kappa just wasn't active enough. Kappa has Pushkar up against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kappa trying to control from the bottom.
Pushkar prevents Kappa from standing back up.
Kappa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pushkar looking to pass the guard. Kappa trying to control the position here. Pushkar looking to sit in guard and control but Kappa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Pushkar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kappa controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kappa misses with a low kick.
Pushkar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kappa circles away. David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar. Kappa throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kappa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kappa misses with a wild body shot. Pushkar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kappa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pushkar has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice sprawl there from Kappa as Pushkar shoots in. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pushkar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kappa as he jumps to the side. Kappa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pushkar!
Pushkar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kappa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pushkar! Kappa lets Pushkar back up to his feet, looking for a finish! 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! Pushkar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kappa! Kappa is trying to control Pushkar's posture but Pushkar avoids it. Kappa is trying to get back to half guard. Pushkar working away. Kappa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kappa is trying to control. Pushkar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because David Kappa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kappa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Pushkar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kappa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kappa throws a head kick but Pushkar moves out of range.
Kappa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pushkar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkar. Pushkar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Benedikt Pushkar's cut even more. Kappa shoots in looking for a takedown but Pushkar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kappa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Pushkar has a takedown stuffed. David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar. The fighters circle momentarily. Kappa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pushkar tries to sprawl but Kappa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Pushkar won't allow Kappa to pass to mount. Pushkar tries to kick Kappa off but Kappa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kappa passes the guard and advances to mount! Pushkar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Benedikt Pushkar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kappa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pushkar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kappa throwing strikes here but Pushkar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kappa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground. Pushkar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kappa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkar's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pushkar throws a big shot that misses. No luck for Kappa with that takedown attempt. David Kappa is winning the standup battle so far. Pushkar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pushkar looking to pass the guard. Kappa controlling Pushkar's posture. Kappa is trying to keep Pushkar in close.
Pushkar with a flurry of punches that miss. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Pushkar preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kappa is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Kappa wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kappa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kappa is looking to take a break and control but Pushkar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pushkar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pushkar is not content to let Kappa control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kappa tries to move to mount but Pushkar blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Kappa just wasn't active enough. Kappa sizes up Pushkar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pushkar misses with a few strikes there.
Whack! Kappa lands a heavy head kick that drops Pushkar. The ref tackles Kappa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pushkar was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). David Kappa! David Kappa is the new heavyweight champion! Post fight, David Kappa took to the microphone: 'Who's next motherfucker!? Give me that Title Shot. That Belt belongs to The Green Beast! Nobody stopping me. '.
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