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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 cm
39
156 lbs
38 - 21 - 0 |
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170 cm
34
153 lbs
31 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A leg kick checked by Cade. Dama thuds a left hand into Cade's body. Cade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dama scores with a takedown into Cade's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dama wants to control from the top but Cade keeps moving. Dama looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cade has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Dama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dama pushes off an throws an elbow but Cade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cade missing with a left hand there. Dama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick from Cade misses. Cade is looking to slow Dama down with leg kicks. Dama avoids the body shot from Cade.
Dama attempts a counter takedown but Cade avoids it well and moves away. Cade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dama avoids the body shot from Cade.
Cade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dama manages to avoid it. Cade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dama checks it well. Dama takes a swing at Cade's ribcage but misses. Cade connects with the punch. Dama misses with a looping left. Dama throws a hook but Cade blocks it. Cade tries a quick counter leg kick but Dama is wise to it. Cade misses with a wild body shot. Dama feinted with a counter takedown. Dama misses with a shot to the body and Cade counters with a good, hard body kick but Dama shrugs it off. Dama misses with a straight right. Cade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dama's calf. Cade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cade clobbers Dama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Cade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cade scores with a head kick.
Dama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dama swinging wildly here.
Cade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dama defends well and Cade ends up having to push Dama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dama appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cade at a distance.
Dama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Dama swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dama checks the leg kick. Cade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dama attempts a counter takedown but Cade avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Dama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dama takes a step back to recover. Dama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dama throws a right and a left that Cade avoids nicely. Cade thumps Dama with a low kick. Cade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A slow jab from Dama misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Cade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cade shoots in but Dama avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cade manages to avoid it. Cade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cade won't be happy with that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dama trying to control the action but Cade is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cade can't do much from the bottom here. Dama goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dama's guard! Nice work there by Cade! Dama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cade has picked Dama up and slammed him! Dama can't keep hold of the triangle and Cade manages to pass to side control! Check out the look on Cade's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dama tries to buck Cade off but Cade is having none of it. Cade working the body and head with strikes. Dama is not content to let Cade control the position. Dama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dama is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carver Cade will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Cade. That snapped Dama's head back.
Cade shoots in but no luck this time. Dama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cade was well out of range. Poor timing from Dama. Dama throws a push kick but Cade slaps the foot to one side. Dama is looking to wear down Cade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dama shoots in looking for a takedown. Cade tries to sprawl out of it but Dama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cade throws out a counter right but Dama avoids it with no problem. A punch lands to the side of Dama 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cade connects with a single shot there. Dama tries to sprawl but Cade drives through with a takedown into half guard. Dama is trying to control but can't.
Cade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dama trying to get back to full guard but Cade takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Dama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cade wants to control the pace but Dama is squirming around nicely. Cade with a couple of short strikes. Dama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cade working Dama over with strikes here. Cade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cade working Dama over with strikes here.
Dama is rocked! Cade looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dama covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carver Cade! After winning the bout, Carver Cade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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