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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanalya Kashka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goat comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is here. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 cm
20
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Goat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanalya Kashka! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick from Goat is predictable there and Kashka counters with a takedown into side control. Goat is trying to control Kashka's posture but Kashka avoids it. Goat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kashka is controlling him well. Kashka is looking to take a break and control but Goat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Goat is trying to control Kashka's posture but Kashka avoids it. Goat's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Goat wants to get back to his feet. Kashka is trying to get an arm triangle but Goat is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goat is trying to get back to his feet. Kashka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kashka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kashka tries for a kimura but Goat is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goat is looking for a sweep. Goat is working hard here to advance position. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Kashka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Goat wants to control but Kashka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kashka wants to control but Goat is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Goat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Goat is looking to reverse the position. Kashka slows the pace down. Goat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kashka on the ground. Goat can't do much from the bottom here. Goat is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Goat can't do much from the bottom here. Goat wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Kashka tries for a kimura but Goat is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goat is trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kashka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Goat wants to get back to his feet but Kashka drags him back down. Goat wants to control but Kashka postures up. Kashka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Goat tries to improve position but can't.
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. Kashka throws an elbow but Goat slips to the side and avoids it well. Kashka trying to control the action but Goat is working from the bottom. Goat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kashka.
Goat is looking for a sweep. Goat wants to control but Kashka postures up. Goat gets back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Goat wants to improve his position but Kashka is controlling well.
Goat is trying to stand back up but Kashka is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanalya Kashka dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goat scores with a kick to the midsection. Goat throws a leg kick that is checked and Kashka counters with a single leg into guard. Goat didn't expect that. Goat pushes Kashka off and scrambles back to his feet.
Goat scores with a jab to the head.
Goat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goat connects with a solid leg kick. Goat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by Goat. Beautiful body shot. Goat digs a good hook to Kashka's body.
Goat throws out a powerful jab. Kashka is breathing heavily. Goat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goat thuds his right hand into Kashka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Goat looks to land a combination but Kashka avoids it well. The Goat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Goat lands a nice shot that snaps Kashka's head back.
Goat throws a right and a left that both miss. A left lands for Goat. Kashka closes the distance but Goat moves to the side and Goat counters with a stiff right hand. Kashka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Goat scores with a jab.
Kashka is rocked! Goat scores with a jab. Kashka acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kashka is still on wobbly legs! Can Goat finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kashka ducks right into an uppercut from Goat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goat fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kashka square on the jaw! Damn, Kashka is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Goat! A victorious The Goat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
43% |
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