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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauri Mahuika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Addison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Addison's choice of entrance music: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger. Kauri Mahuika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 cm
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276 lbs
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191 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kauri Mahuika! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Addison! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Addison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Addison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahuika connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Addison scrambles back to his feet. Mahuika misses with a looping right. Mahuika throws a sloppy body shot
and Addison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mahuika! Mahuika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Addison looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Addison tries to get to full guard but Mahuika has control of the leg. Mahuika is working for a kimura but Addison is defending it quite comfortably.
Addison looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Addison is holding on to half guard well. Mahuika thows a huge punch but Addison dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Addison looking for submissions off his back. Addison gets back to full guard.
Mahuika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mahuika has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Addison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mahuika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mahuika passes easily into side control. Nice work. Addison regains half guard. Mahuika thows a huge punch but Addison dodges it nicely.
Mahuika prevents Addison from improving his position. Addison actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mahuika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Addison tries to roll over but Mahuika keeps him under control. Mahuika blocks the strikes from Addison.
Addison wants to control but Mahuika is keeping busy.
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! Addison looking for submissions off his back. Addison looking for submissions off his back. Addison looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mahuika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahuika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Addison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahuika. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Addison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Addison moves into full guard.
Addison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahuika is aware though and is defending well. Mahuika throws a strike but Addison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Mahuika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Addison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Addison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mahuika is looking for a triangle but Addison pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in Weed Nation inform me that Addison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Mahuika looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahuika, not yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mahuika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addison defends well. Addison preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Addison dominated that round. That's time! Mahuika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Addison avoids the body shot from Mahuika.
Addison moves out of range as Mahuika strikes. Addison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mahuika's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Addison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mahuika looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Addison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Mahuika is looking to improve his position.
Mahuika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Addison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Addison thowing shots but they're missing. Mahuika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addison trying to control but Mahuika is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Addison has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mahuika is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Addison! Logan Addison took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I’m going to go home, look at my weight class and figure out who I match up well against. I might call them out, because it’s time for me to start making money.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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