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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta comes to the cage accompanied by the tough guy song. Kafka has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Viktor Kafka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
20 - 24 - 0 |
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32
192 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duece Delta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kafka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kafka has his hands clasped together around Delta's back. He's all about the action.
Delta is looking to take a break and control but Kafka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delta seems to be looking for submissions.
Delta is trying to control. Kafka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kafka is looking to improve his position.
Delta trying to control from half guard but Kafka is working away.
Kafka controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Delta seems content to control.
Delta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kafka trying to control from the bottom.
Delta is looking for a kimura here.
Kafka is defending against the submission attempts here by Delta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka is not content to let Delta control the position.
Delta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kafka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delta trying to control from Kafka's half guard. Kafka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kafka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Delta from controlling successfully.
Kafka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delta wants to pass the guard but Kafka is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delta 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.
Delta pushing down on Kafka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delta wants to take a breather but Kafka is having none of it.
Kafka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kafka.
Delta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kafka is trying to keep Delta in close.
Delta throws a big right hand that misses.
Delta preventing the sweep.
Delta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Delta from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Duece Delta.
Delta tries for a takedown but Kafka circles away easily
and Kafka counters with a straight right hand.
Kafka cracks Delta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kafka!
Delta shoots in and drives through. Kafka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duece Delta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delta darts in looking for a takedown but Kafka gets double underhooks and turns Delta into the cage.
Kafka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kafka lands with a short shot to the head.
Kafka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka lands a hook that snaps the head of Delta backwards.
Delta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kafka uses from the top position.
Kafka wants to pass the guard but Delta is keeping the position.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Delta keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duece Delta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Delta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delta drops his hands momentarily and Kafka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delta moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Kafka. No joy for Delta on that attempt.
Kafka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deltas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Delta takes one to the chin there.
Delta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kafka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delta rushes Kafka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kafka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kafka working aggressively here.
Delta has Kafka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kafka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delta tries to pull guard but Kafka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duece Delta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delta has Kafka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kafka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kafka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kafka lands a nice shot to the body.
Delta has Kafka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Delta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kafka tumbling to the mat - Delta dives into Kafka's guard.
Delta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kafka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kafka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kafka!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka wants to control but Delta is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delta is looking to regain half guard here but Kafka keeps moving and retains side control.
Delta is letting Kafka control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viktor Kafka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kafka as Delta shoots in.
Kafka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kafka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kafka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kafka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delta looks for a takedown but Kafka sprawls well.
Kafka stuffs the takedown.
Kafka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delta manages to avoid it.
Delta shoots for a double leg takedown but Kafka sprawls well. He's pushed Delta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kafka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Viktor Kafka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delta shoots in but Kafka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duece Delta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka misses with a straight right.
Kafka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kafka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Delta fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kafka.
Delta avoids the body shot from Kafka.
Delta shoots in looking for a takedown but Kafka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delta wants to clinch.
Delta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kafka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kafka lands a nice looking body shot.
Delta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kafka tries to avoid it but Delta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kafka to the ground. Kafka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kafka as Delta shoots in.
Delta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delta is rocked!
Kafka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Delta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Kafka.
Kafka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kafka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Delta's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka thows a body kick. Delta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kafka connects with a right hand. Delta shakes it off.
Delta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kafka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delta's knee momentarily.
Kafka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Delta is not content to let Kafka control the position.
Delta seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kafka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Delta from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kafka holds on and takes a little breather.
Delta trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Kafka trying to keep a closed guard but Delta is proving a slippery customer.
Kafka wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delta ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Kafka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delta shoots and misses
and Kafka counters with a right hand to the body.
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delta moves away.
Kafka lands a big head kick that sends Delta tumbling to the mat! Kafka takes a step backwards and waves Delta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delta doesn't manage to clinch there - Kafka circles away.
Kafka jabs Delta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kafka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kafka is fending him off so far but Delta persists. Nope, Kafka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duece Delta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kafka lands a head shot.
Kafka lands a body shot.
Kafka lands a two punch combo.
Kafka stuns Delta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kafka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kafka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kafka thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kafka.
Delta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kafka scores with a push kick.
Delta walks straight into a right hand from Kafka - that's dropped him! Kafka jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Delta from any more punishment! Delta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viktor Kafka!
Viktor Kafka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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