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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) . The key to victory for Mason Graham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaho.
Graham throws a series of punches but Kaho moves out of range.
Kaho with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily.
Kaho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Graham.
Graham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graham thuds his right hand into Kaho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham throws a series of punches but Kaho avoids them all with ease.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaho.
Graham with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaho somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham stalling against the cage.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham tries to bum rush Kaho with a series of wild strikes but Kaho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Kaho with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viavao Kaho.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Graham's head coaches at Madz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graham lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaho's head.
Graham misses with a looping left.
Graham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaho's head.
Kaho is rocked!
Graham lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kaho - he's out on his feet here! Graham follows up with another monster hook that separates Kaho from consciousness! Kaho falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Graham stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mason Graham!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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