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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 671 p4p, 73 weight class) and Mark Lesnar (ranked 466 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Lesnar enters the cage!
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240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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285 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akamu Kalani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Kalani loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Kalani with a jab.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar gets a clinch.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Kalani throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Mark Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalani is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Kalani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar working Kalani over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Kalani dodges it nicely.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kalani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Kalani dodges it nicely.
Kalani taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar lands strikes from half 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!
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalani defending well though.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Kalani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalani is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working Kalani over with strikes.
Kalani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
Kalani tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar is pressing down on Kalani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalani is holding on for now.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Kalani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalani wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar working Kalani over with strikes.
Mark Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is controlling the pace.
Kalani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalani's head.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Kalani dodges it nicely.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Kalani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar throwing shots but Kalani is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalani defending well though.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalani has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar works his way into full mount!
Kalani taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to finish Kalani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kalani!
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Kalani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kalani is rocked!
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Oh Kalani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kalani wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Mark Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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