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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kreese might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings. John Kreese had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 cm
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266 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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250 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bungradidoa forces Kreese back against the cage and clinches. Kreese pulls guard effortlessly. Kreese keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully. Kreese looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kreese seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Kreese has Bungradidoa pulled in close to control his posture. Bungradidoa trying to control but Kreese is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kreese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa won't allow Kreese to sweep him here. Kreese looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bungradidoa fails to land the takedown. Bungradidoa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kreese tries to get to full guard but Bungradidoa has control of the leg. Bungradidoa trying to control the action but Kreese is working from the bottom. Bungradidoa works his way into side control. Kreese wants to control but Bungradidoa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kreese is letting Bungradidoa control him for a moment. Bungradidoa wants to control but Kreese is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A lull in the action here. Bungradidoa trying to control the action but Kreese is working from the bottom. Kreese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An elbow from Bungradidoa crashes against the mat.
Kreese tries to improve position but can't. Bungradidoa wants to control but Kreese is keeping him busy. Bungradidoa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kreese is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kreese managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kreese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Bungradidoa tries to move to mount but Kreese blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bungradidoa working the ground and pound from side control. Kreese is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kreese trying to control here.
Bungradidoa is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Excellent takedown into side control there by Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa grinds an elbow into Kreese's temple. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kreese managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bungradidoa.
Kreese is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kreese looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kreese trying to mount his opponent but Bungradidoa defends it. Bungradidoa wants to get back to full guard. Bungradidoa is doing well to control the position and prevent Kreese from advancing to side control. Kreese passes to side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kreese is putting a hurting on Bungradidoa here, landing some big shots from side control. Mophaf Bungradidoa has got the better of the ground game so far. Bungradidoa bucks up and tries to throw Kreese off but instead Kreese has got his back! Bungradidoa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Kreese is persistently looking for the submission but Bungradidoa is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bungradidoa is trying to stand back up. Bungradidoa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kreese not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bungradidoa is looking to escape. Kreese is looking to take a break and control but Bungradidoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kreese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kreese wants to pass the guard but Bungradidoa is defending well. Bungradidoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreese. Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep. Kreese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kreese is looking to advance position but Bungradidoa won't allow it. Kreese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bungradidoa defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bungradidoa trying to hold on to Kreese's head to control him but Kreese postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bungradidoa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kreese closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bungradidoa's guard. Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Kreese controlling him for the moment. Kreese won't allow Bungradidoa to get back to his feet. Kreese wants to control from the top but Bungradidoa keeps moving. Bungradidoa trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bungradidoa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. A body shot lands from Kreese.
Kreese misses with a knee to the head. Kreese wants to get back to striking at distance but Bungradidoa won't allow it.
Kreese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bungradidoa slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kreese breaks from the clinch.
Kreese tries to clinch but Bungradidoa moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kreese dominated that second round. That's time! Kreese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bungradidoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bungradidoa tries to circle away but Kreese has him pinned against the cage. Bungradidoa prevents Kreese from breaking the clinch. Kreese working aggressively here.
Kreese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kreese tries to sprawl out of it but Bungradidoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kreese manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kreese's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bungradidoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kreese escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bungradidoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kreese controls Bungradidoa momentarily but Bungradidoa frees himself. Bungradidoa with a flurry of punches that miss. Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses. Kreese manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bungradidoa manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kreese trying to control but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom. Bungradidoa wants to stand but Kreese is controlling the position. Bungradidoa pulls Kreese in close to prevent any damage. Kreese trying to move into half guard but instead Bungradidoa has managed to sweep! Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Kreese keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kreese keeping full guard, as Bungradidoa tries to pass. Kreese keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully. Bungradidoa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bungradidoa postures up.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kreese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bungradidoa paws at him with a jab and circles away. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bungradidoa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown but Kreese shows good takedown defense. Kreese is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bungradidoa. John Kreese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bungradidoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kreese. Kreese obviously looking to wear him down.
Bungradidoa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kreese was covering up waiting for the punch and Bungradidoa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kreese throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kreese working a defensive guard but Bungradidoa passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kreese to regain full guard. Kreese bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bungradidoa's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mophaf Bungradidoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bungradidoa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mophaf Bungradidoa! Mophaf Bungradidoa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview. The defeated John Kreese had this to say: 'Defeat does not exist in my dojo! This loss will be avenged twofold -- against my opponent first, and THEN his students!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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