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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennith Kole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red fog. This should be fireworks!
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156 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buddy Morales! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kennith Kole! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kole rushes Morales and presses him up against the cage. Kole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard.
Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kole on the ground. Kole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Morales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morales swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kole wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buddy Morales just wasn't active enough. Morales gets tackled into the cage by Kole. Kole maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kole tightens his grip and picks Morales up, before dumping him to the ground. Morales manages to land in guard. Kole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Morales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kole is controlling him. Kole tries to free his leg and advance position but Morales is retaining full guard. Morales controlling Kole's posture. Morales lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kole! Kole regains half guard. Morales is breathing heavily. Morales wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kole regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kole wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment. Morales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kole is still trying to improve position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kole wants to improve his position but instead Morales has moved into half guard.
Kole gets full guard. Kole has an active guard here but Morales has managed to pass into half guard.
Kole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morales is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kole gets full guard. Morales connects with a couple of short punches. Kole has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morales is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kole. Kole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kole. Kole working a defensive guard but Morales passes into half guard.
Kole is looking for a sweep. Morales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Morales really is a fat lump.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kole is trying to maintain the position but Morales is very close to passing his half guard. Kole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morales pulls his head out easily. Kole tries to get to full guard but Morales has control of the leg. Morales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Morales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kole regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennith Kole dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kole moves into range and clinches up with Morales. Kole is trying to trip Morales. He has hold of a leg but Morales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kole persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kole content to stall in guard here. Kole advances to half guard. Kole seems to be looking for submissions.
Morales wants to control but Kole is keeping busy.
Morales is trying to stand.
Kole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morales keeps working. Morales wants to improve his position but Kole is controlling well.
Morales is trying to stand up here but Kole is controlling him well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kole sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morales is controlling Kole's trapped leg to prevent Kole from advancing to side control. Kole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kole clinches with his opponent.
Kole is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morales can't fight it off and eventually Kole manages to take the fight to the floor. Morales looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kole trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morales keeping full guard, as Kole tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kole wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Morales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Morales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We're going to have a standup here because Buddy Morales wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kole instigates a clinch. Kole has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morales clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Morales is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kole gets his way!
Kole wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morales has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Kole gets his hands free as Morales looks to control. Morales is trying to get back to his feet but Kole has full control of the position and if anything, Morales has just worked his way into a worse spot. Morales showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Morales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morales tries to escape but Kole has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Kole is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Morales won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kole off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kennith Kole! Kennith Kole took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '/beast-dance. Thank you, EVERY-ONE of YOU,
big-thumbs up to my opponent, Thanx for comin' out /strikes a *KEWL* pose.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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