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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ken Kahne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ken Kahne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Kahne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dicko scores with a body shot.
Dicko throws a sloppy head kick and Kahne moves out of range easily. Kahne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dicko sprawls well. Dicko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahne gets slowly back to his feet. Dicko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kahne slips a jab from Dicko. Dicko thows a left - swing and a miss! Dicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahne. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahne. A little jabbing left from Dicko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kahne. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dicko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kahne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dicko slaps away a takedown attempt from Kahne, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kahne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dicko. Dicko lands a lovely overhand right. A shot to the liver by Kahne. Beautiful body shot. Dicko looks to land a combination but Kahne avoids it well. Dicko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dicko wants it to stay on the feet. Dicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahne. Dicko lands a jab to the head.
Kahne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dicko to the ground. Kahne is now in Dicko's guard. Kahne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kahne is looking to pass into half guard but Dicko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dicko is in guard.
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! Kahne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dicko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kahne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dicko is one step ahead there. Kahne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dicko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dicko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kahne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dicko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dicko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kahne's guard. Dicko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kahne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four 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. Kahne has a closed guard, preventing Dicko from standing up. Kahne working a defensive guard here.
Kahne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dicko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kahne looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahne, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kahne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko dominated that round. That's time! Kahne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dicko looks to land a left hand but Kahne moved out of range nicely. No joy there for Dicko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chico Dicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dicko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahne defending well as Dicko loads up on a big left hand. Kahne shoots in looking for a takedown. Dicko tries to sprawl out of it but Kahne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dicko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dicko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kahne dives in for a single leg takedown but Dicko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dicko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dicko misses with a left hand and Kahne counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dicko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahne at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Dicko.
Dicko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kahne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dicko but Dicko pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kahne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahne misses with a two punch combination.
Kahne swinging wildly here.
Ken Kahne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dicko scores with a hook. Kahne slips under a jab. Kahne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dicko can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Dicko. Kahne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dicko gets caught napping as Kahne dives in and scores a takedown. Dicko manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kahne working some strikes from top position. Kahne trying to control but Dicko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kahne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kahne won't allow Dicko to get back to his feet. Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kahne throws a big right hand that misses. Kahne prevents Dicko from getting back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dicko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kahne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chico Dicko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dicko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chico Dicko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dicko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've been told by Kahne's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dicko pushes Kahne away with a front kick. Kahne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kahne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dicko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dicko lands a jab. Kahne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Kahne prevents Dicko from improving his position. Dicko wants to get back to his feet.
Kahne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kahne is looking for a kimura but Dicko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahne to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dicko is trying to stand up here but Kahne is controlling him well. Kahne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kahne throwing shots but Dicko is blocking nicely. Kahne throwing shots but Dicko is blocking nicely. Dicko has his hands clasped together around Kahne's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kahne slips under a jab from Dicko. Kahne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dicko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dicko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dicko defends well and Kahne ends up having to push Dicko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Dicko misses the target. Kahne blocks a leg kick. Kahne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dicko sprawls and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dicko drives through and clinches with Kahne against the cage.
Dicko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dicko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahne blocks a body shot from Dicko. Dicko digs a right hand underneath Kahne's ribcage. Kahne let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dicko regains guard immediately. Dicko trying to keep a closed guard but Kahne is proving a slippery customer.
Dicko looking for a sweep. Not yet Dicko, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dicko keeping full guard, as Kahne tries to pass. Dicko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahne.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kahne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dicko motions for Kahne to come forward. Dicko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dicko throws an overhand right that lands on Kahne's shoulder, as Kahne tries to avoid the shot. Dicko leaves Kahne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ken Kahne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kahne throws a right hand that misses
and Dicko counters with a stiff right hand. Dicko thuds his right hand into Kahne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dicko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kahne or perhaps it was just good defense by Dicko, which made it look bad. Dicko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahne defends it well. Kahne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dicko circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kahne. That's going to take a lot out of him. A chopping leg kick lands by Dicko. Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahne manages to avoid it. Kahne tries to counter with a takedown but Dicko is quick to defend against it. Kahne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dicko. Dicko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. 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! Kahne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dicko throws out the jab. Dicko jabs at Kahne's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dicko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kahne defending well as Dicko loads up on a big left hand. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dicko - that will leave a mark!
Kahne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahne jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dicko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahne's head. Kahne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dicko throws out the jab. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kahne. Dicko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kahne blocks a jab. Kahne shoots for a double leg takedown but Dicko sprawls well. He's pushed Kahne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kahne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dicko to score with a decent uppercut. Kahne misses with a two punch combination.
Dicko throws a series of strikes that have Kahne backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kahne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dicko looks to throw the jab but Kahne is out of range. Dicko misses with the combination.
Kahne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dicko sprawls and moves away. Dicko throws the left hand but Kahne avoids the punch easily. Kahne misses with a jab to the body
and Dicko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kahne misses the shot to the body. Dicko lands a slapping body shot.
Kahne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chico Dicko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dicko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kahne's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Chico Dicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dicko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Dicko!
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energy
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