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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamanula comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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154 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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165 cm
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152 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Tamiwe Kamanula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamanula.
A combination from Gotti does no damage.
Kamanula throws a nice head kick!
Kamanula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamanula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Kamanula misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Gotti both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tamiwe Kamanula has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamanula scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamanula moves out of range of the body kick from Gotti.
Kamanula looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Kamanula looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kamanula lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Kamanula avoids them all with ease.
Gotti misses with a head kick.
Gotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamanula can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Kamanula avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamanula.
Gotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamanula is wise to it.
Gotti tried to score with a low kick but Kamanula checks it.
Gotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamanula. That one must have hurt.
Kamanula scores with a leg kick.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Kamanula tenderised Gotti's leg. Gotti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamanula throws a leg kick
and Gotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamanula throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gotti.
Gotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gotti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gotti moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamanula.
Gotti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Kamanula.
Kamanula looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away.
Kamanula tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamanula misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Gotti misses.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamanula.
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamanula scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamanula connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamanula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamanula goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Gotti avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamanula. Kamanula obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamanula tried to score with a low kick but Gotti checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gotti throws a lazy head kick
and Kamanula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gotti's knee momentarily.
Gotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamanula misses with a head kick.
Kamanula lands with a slapping head kick.
Gotti blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamanula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
As Kamanula backs off Gotti throws a huge counter combo but Kamanula manages to avoid it all.
Gotti drops Kamanula with a beautiful combination! Kamanula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gotti is looking for the KO!
Kamanula is rocked!
Kamanula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Kamanula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamanula is breathing heavily.
Kamanula plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gotti throws a sloppy head kick and Kamanula moves out of range easily.
Kamanula appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotti cracks Kamanula with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kamanula tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gotti pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kamanula is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Gotti!
Jimmy Gotti took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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