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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music. James Te Huna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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188 cm
30
219 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barakus momentarily.
Barakus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Te Huna is trying to defend but Barakus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barakus is looking for a kimura here.
Barakus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Te Huna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Te Huna is trying to stand back up but Barakus is controlling him
Barakus thows a huge punch but Te Huna dodges it nicely.
Barakus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Te Huna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barakus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus seems to be working for a kimura but Te Huna defends the submission attempt.
Te Huna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barakus is trying to work for a kimura but Te Huna is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barakus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barakus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barakus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Te Huna is just riding it out for now. Barakus eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus looking for a submission but Te Huna manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Barakus trying to control the position from guard on top but Te Huna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kj Barakus 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.
Barakus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Te Huna tries to avoid it but Barakus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Te Huna to the ground. Te Huna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Te Huna.
It looks like Kj Barakus has been cut.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown but Te Huna shows good takedown defense.
Barakus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kj Barakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakus goes for a double leg but Te Huna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Te Huna continues to drive forward.
Te Huna is trying to push Barakus away but Barakus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barakus prevents Te Huna from breaking the clinch.
Te Huna wants to get back to striking at distance but Barakus won't allow it.
Te Huna stops a takedown attempt from Barakus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus jumps guard but Te Huna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Te Huna tries to break the clinch but Barakus is controlling the position.
Te Huna breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Barakus with that takedown attempt.
Kj Barakus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakus fails with the takedown.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barakus fails with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barakus.
Barakus misses with a takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Barakus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kj Barakus's cut is getting worse.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barakus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Te Huna's waist but Te Huna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barakus off to one side.
Te Huna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barakus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barakus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Te Huna slaps away a takedown attempt from Barakus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.
Barakus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Te Huna lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Te Huna is fending him off so far but Barakus persists. Nope, Te Huna circles away and we're back to standing.
Te Huna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barakus moves to clinch but Te Huna breaks away
and Te Huna counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Te Huna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kj Barakus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barakus misses with a takedown
and Te Huna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barakus misses with a takedown attempt - Te Huna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Te Huna. No joy for Barakus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kj Barakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barakus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Te Huna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barakus somewhat.
Barakus shoots for a double leg takedown but Te Huna sprawls well. He's pushed Barakus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna cracks Barakus with an open hand slap.
Kj Barakus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barakus misses with a takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Te Huna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Te Huna misses.
Te Huna lands a right hook to the body.
Te Huna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Te Huna, pushing him back against the cage.
Te Huna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barakus keeps control of Te Huna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Te Huna can't break the clinch.
Te Huna working hard to break the clinch.
Te Huna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakus has Te Huna pressed against the cage, preventing Te Huna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Te Huna is trying to break the clinch but Barakus is controlling him.
Barakus has Te Huna pressed against the cage, preventing Te Huna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barakus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Te Huna's efforts to push away.
Te Huna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Te Huna wants to break free but Barakus has control.
Te Huna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeez, Kj Barakus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a left to the body.
Te Huna misses with a wild combination.
Barakus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Te Huna defends well and Barakus ends up having to push Te Huna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barakus is working for takedown but Te Huna is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Te Huna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakus with a poor takedown
and Barakus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barakus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barakus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Te Huna defends well and Barakus ends up having to push Te Huna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakus keeps control of Te Huna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kj Barakus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Te Huna is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakus has double underhooks.
Te Huna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Te Huna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Te Huna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Te Huna!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for James Te Huna!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Te Huna!
James Te Huna wins by unanimous decision!
James Te Huna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kj Barakus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to Griggs, he was the better man tonight, Im nearing the end of my career, so ill fight in till Cornell wants me. Thank you to all my fans supporting me. God bless.'.
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energy
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hype
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