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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang's entrance music is So Cold by Breaking Benjamin. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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189 cm
28
202 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Liang - just one landing.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aikawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Liang misses.
Liang instigates a clinch.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aikawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Aikawa controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang cracks Aikawa with a nice body shot.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aikawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liang scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa instigates a clinch.
Liang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aikawa.
Aikawa blocks an uppercut.
Liang is trying to maintain a safe position but Aikawa gets an underhook and turns Liang into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aikawa is working for takedown but Liang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aikawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liang after a bit of a struggle.
Kuai Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Liang working aggressively here.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Aikawa controls his hands.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aikawa's elbow.
Liang 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.
Liang gets underhooks to prevent Aikawa's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Liang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liang moves out of range of the body kick.
Liang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liang connects with a leg kick. Aikawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aikawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Liang.
Kuai Liang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liang just misses with a punch to the body.
Liang clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aikawa up against the cage.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang misses with some punches.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liang tries to land knees in the clinch but Aikawa avoids the damage to the body.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang effectively controlling the action here.
Aikawa scores with a shot to the side of Liang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aikawa.
Aikawa blocks a body shot from Liang.
Liang misses with an elbow over the top.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang gets underhooks to prevent Aikawa's takedown attempt.
Aikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aikawa prevents a body shot from Liang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aikawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aikawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Liang stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Liang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aikawa tries to keep at a distance but Liang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liang misses with some punches.
Liang is stalling here.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Aikawa controls his hands.
Liang throws a punch but it's blocked by Aikawa.
Come on Liang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aikawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Liang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Liang stalling against the cage.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Aikawa avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aikawa wants the takedown. Liang is fighting it off but Aikawa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Liang's guard against the cage.
Liang looking for a sweep. Not yet Liang, not yet.
Aikawa prevents Liang from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aikawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aikawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aikawa's guard.
Our spies down at at Bobby B's inform us that Aikawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Liang postures up and lands a big shot to Aikawa's brow.
Liang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aikawa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Liang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aikawa keeping moving, preventing Liang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aikawa is working an open guard so Liang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Liang throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liang lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Aikawa tries for a takedown but Liang manages to get underhooks.
Kuai Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Liang effectively controlling the action here.
Liang tries to work over Aikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aikawa has Liang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aikawa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liang tumbling to the mat - Aikawa dives into Liang's guard.
Liang has control of Aikawa's left arm, preventing Aikawa from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aikawa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aikawa avoids the head kick by Liang.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Liang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aikawa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Liang misses with a body punch.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Liang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Liang closes the distance and clinches.
Liang trying to stall but Aikawa improves his position.
Aikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang lands with a right to the head.
Aikawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aikawa blocks a body shot from Liang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Liang.
Liang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aikawa is keeping busy.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuai Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Liang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang lands a body shot.
Aikawa is working for takedown but Liang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liang tries a body shot but Aikawa blocks it.
Liang pushes Aikawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Liang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aikawa backwards.
Liang tries to work over Aikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Aikawa.
Liang stops a takedown attempt from Aikawa.
Liang misses with a punch on the inside.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aikawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Liang regains guard immediately.
Love Aikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aikawa content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang wants to stand up but Aikawa is controlling him.
Liang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries to land a knee to the head but Aikawa blocks with his arms.
Liang slowing the pace effectively.
Aikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Liang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Aikawa.
Kuai Liang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liang throws a low kick but Aikawa moves out of range easily.
Liang takes the fight into the clinch.
Liang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa wants a takedown.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Liang working aggressively here.
Kuai Liang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liang misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aikawa is working for takedown but Liang is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuai Liang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuai Liang!
Kuai Liang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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FIGHT
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