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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KaKayo Latakna (ranked 4953 p4p, 617 weight class) and Buzz Armstrong (ranked 6485 p4p, 701 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, KaKayo Latakna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Latakna moves away and avoids it.
Latakna has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Latakna.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Latakna has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong tries to break free but Latakna pushes him back against the cage.
Latakna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Latakna prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Latakna throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Latakna keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Latakna stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Latakna won't allow it.
Latakna lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Latakna.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Latakna has the dominant position.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Latakna misses with a punch on the inside.
Latakna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Latakna has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Latakna prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Latakna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Latakna leaning his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Latakna has him pressed against the cage.
Latakna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Latakna misses with some punches.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling him.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Latakna stalling in the clinch.
Latakna misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latakna misses with a punch to the body.
Latakna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Latakna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Latakna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Latakna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Latakna.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Latakna has double underhooks.
Armstrong is trying to push Latakna away but Latakna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Latakna fails to land.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Latakna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
A short right from Latakna.
Latakna is pushing Armstrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Latakna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Latakna's head.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Latakna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Latakna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Latakna controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Latakna.
Latakna throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
We've been informed that Armstrong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Latakna lands with a left to the head.
Latakna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Latakna.
Latakna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Latakna - that landed with a thud.
Latakna prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Latakna misses with the head strike.
Latakna lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Latakna has double underhooks.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Latakna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latakna lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Latakna tries to tie him up.
A short right from Latakna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KaKayo Latakna dominated that round.
That's time! Latakna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Latakna scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Buzz Armstrong has been cut.
Latakna tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armstrong moves out of range as Latakna strikes.
Latakna throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Latakna with a body shot.
Latakna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Latakna rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Latakna.
Latakna tries to stall but Armstrong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latakna swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latakna is trying to stall.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Latakna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Latakna has double underhooks.
Armstrong is trying to push Latakna away but Latakna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Latakna misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Latakna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Latakna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Latakna wants to stall.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Latakna.
Latakna prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Latakna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling the position.
Latakna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
KaKayo Latakna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Latakna has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Latakna.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Latakna has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to break free but Latakna pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Latakna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Latakna keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Latakna taking a breather.
Latakna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Latakna misses with some punches.
Latakna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Latakna has him pressed against the cage.
Latakna tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Latakna has Armstrong pushed against the cage.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Latakna won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Latakna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong is trying to push Latakna away but Latakna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Latakna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Latakna won't allow it.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Latakna has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Latakna.
Latakna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Latakna stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Latakna has the dominant position.
Latakna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latakna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling him.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Latakna has him pinned against the cage.
Latakna swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Latakna keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Latakna avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Latakna swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latakna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Latakna misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latakna misses with the head strike.
Latakna taking a breather.
Latakna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Latakna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KaKayo Latakna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Latakna throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Latakna throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Latakna misses with a straight right.
Armstrong scores with a jab.
Latakna looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
KaKayo Latakna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Latakna.
Latakna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Armstrong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Latakna.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Latakna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Latakna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latakna moves away.
Latakna sizes up Armstrong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buzz Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Latakna.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Latakna with a series of wild strikes but Latakna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latakna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Latakna to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Buzz Armstrong's cut even more.
Good exchange - Latakna coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latakna tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Latakna throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Latakna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
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!
Latakna clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Latakna swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latakna letting Armstrong take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latakna throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Latakna cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Latakna to work.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Latakna keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Latakna lands with a light punch inside.
Latakna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong misses the body punch
and Latakna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Latakna misses with a looping left.
Latakna throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latakna throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Latakna catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong misses with an uppercut
and Latakna counters with a three punch combo that has Armstrong backing up. Armstrong nods at Latakna to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Latakna.
Latakna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong throws out a counter right but Latakna avoids it with no problem.
Buzz Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KaKayo Latakna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Latakna is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Latakna misses with an uppercut
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
KaKayo Latakna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Latakna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KaKayo Latakna!
Post fight, KaKayo Latakna stared into the camera and said 'Before this fight..... I was gonna tell him he gon get knocked out.... F*** that dude!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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