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Event:
GC 209
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Dolla moves out of range of the leg kick from Kha. And Dolla tries to counter it with a takedown but Kha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Dolla ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Dolla feints the counter takedown. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kha throws a big shot that misses. Dolla feints the counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dolla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha. Dolla feints the counter takedown. Dolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab. #T1# Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dolla checks it well. Dolla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha lands a front kick. Kha throws a low kick, looking for Dolla's leg but Dolla calmly moves out of range. Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha misses with a hook. Dolla feints the counter takedown. Kha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# Kha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dolla is able to avoid easily. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolla. And Dolla tries to counter it with a takedown but Kha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it. Kha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dolla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dolla moves out of range as Kha strikes. Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away. Dolla with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily.#T3# Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolla takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kha scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut. Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dolla with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily. Donk. Kha catches Dolla right on the button with a cross. Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dolla. Kha connects with a body shot.#T4# Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A shot to the liver by Kha. Beautiful body shot. Kha takes a swing at Dolla's ribcage but misses. And Dolla tries to counter it with a takedown but Kha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dolla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kha looks to throw the jab but Dolla is out of range. Dolla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well. Dolla avoids the body shot from Kha.
Dolla with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kha lands with a cross. Kha looks for the body kick but Dolla saw that one coming. Dolla with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily. Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dolla slips a straight right by Kha. Dolla with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily. Kha cracks the inside of Dolla's front leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Dolla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well.#T1# Dolla moves out of range of the body kick from Kha.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Dolla moved out of range nicely. And Dolla tries to counter it with a takedown but Kha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kha misses with a body kick. Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolla manages to avoid it. Kha looks to land a left hand but Dolla moved out of range nicely. Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolla. Dolla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# An inside leg kick lands from Kha. Crenflow Dolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kha stuns Dolla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kha throws the kick towards the body but Dolla avoids it. Dolla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dolla slips a jab and a cross from Kha.
Dolla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well. Dolla avoids a kick to the body.
Kha misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Dolla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kha's guard. Kha working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kha holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Dolla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dolla throwing strikes but missing. Dolla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kha has his hands on Dolla's head, controlling the position. Kha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dolla throws a strike but Kha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Dolla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dolla throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dolla throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kha's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dolla keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully. Dolla throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kha is one step ahead there. Kha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dolla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dolla lands an upkick as Kha stands over him. Dolla throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dolla throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kha working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Dolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha. Dolla avoids the body shot from Kha.
And Dolla tries to counter it with a takedown but Kha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kha throws a jab when Dolla was well out of range. Dolla takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kha throws a body punch but Dolla moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dolla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dolla blocks a jab. Dolla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Dolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kha. Dolla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dolla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolla can do to turn this around? Kha feints and then cracks Dolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dolla down. Kha connects with an inside leg kick. Dolla blocks a jab. Dolla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well. Kha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kha loads up on a big right hand but Dolla slips the punch. Dolla feints the counter takedown.#T2# Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dolla is out of range. Dolla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dolla blocks a low kick nicely. Dolla feints the counter takedown. Dolla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dolla scrambles back to his feet. Kha misses with a low kick.
#T3# Kha misses with a low kick. Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolla is just out of range. Dolla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kha misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely. Dolla slips a straight right by Kha. Dolla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dolla slips a jab from Kha.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kha looks to land a right hand but Dolla moved out of range. Dolla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dolla. Dolla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dolla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kha misses with a low kick. Dolla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dolla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenflow Dolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kha gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Dolla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kai Kha made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight. Crenflow Dolla was interviewed post fight and said 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.
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Event:
GC 202
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Thacker misses with a body shot.
Kha slips a straight right by Thacker. Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a nice body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kha checks a leg kick. Nice shot lands for Kha. Thacker lands a jab to the head.
Kha is looking to land body kicks. Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kha. Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Thacker in the body. Thacker throws a leg kick and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker. Kha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thacker is out of range and Kha settles back down. Thacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kha circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thacker defending well as Kha loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Thacker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kha lands a nice shot to the body.
Kha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut. Kha dips to his left and cracks Thacker with an uppercut!#CUT# It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut. Thacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kha on the side of the head. Thacker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses and Kha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab, jab by Kha - just one landing. #T2# Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker counters with a straight right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Thacker. Good leg kick by Thacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thacker swings for the body but Kha moves out of range.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thacker just manages to avoid it. Kha avoids the head kick by Thacker.
Thacker scores with a three punch combo!
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
Kha dodges the punch combination from Thacker.
Kha moves out of range of the strikes. Kha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kha thows a body kick. Thacker tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thacker. Thacker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3# Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Thacker. A little jabbing left from Thacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thacker scores with a body shot.
Kha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kha throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range. Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker. Kha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thacker lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Jab by Thacker. Thacker thuds his shin into the meat of Kha's side. Kha is looking to land body kicks. Thacker tests Kha's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thacker looks to land a combination but Kha avoids it well. #T4# Thacker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kha's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range. Kha slips a jab and a cross from Thacker.
Thacker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Thacker punishes Kha's body with a nice straight punch. Thacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kha connects with a body shot that sends Thacker's belly button to the back. Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Kha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thacker misses with a few strikes there.
Kha blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Thacker throws a body shot but no joy. Kha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thacker. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kha. Thacker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kha blocks it well. Kha wants to land a leg kick but Thacker is out of range. Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kha moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut. Kha ducks under a wild hook from Thacker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. Thacker looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Thacker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Thacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thacker swings for the body but Kha moves out of range.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming. Kha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. Kha attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away. Kha slips under a jab. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kha. Thacker shrugs it off though. Thacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kha misses with a body shot.
Thacker misses with a body shot
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab. Thacker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kha to counter with a crisp jab. Thacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target. Kha lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand. Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away. Thacker throws a leg kick that is checked letting Kha counter with a right hand. #ROC# Thacker is rocked! Thacker blocks a jab. Kha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range. Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3# Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kha connects with an inside leg kick. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kha. A swing and a miss from Thacker. Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Thacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kha moves away from the strike by Thacker. Kha slips a straight right by Thacker. Kha throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Thacker counter with a right hand. Kha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Thacker closes the distance and lands a one-two. Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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! Kha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thacker is out of range and Kha settles back down. A swing and a miss from Thacker. Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot. Thacker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it. Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thacker with a hook. Thacker misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming. Thacker looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range. Kha attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away. Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alasdair Thacker's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Thacker lands a two punch combo.
Thacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thacker throws a series of strikes that have Kha backpedaling.
Thacker clobbers Kha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Thacker misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thacker's calf. Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thacker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice shot lands for Kha. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thacker throws a leg kick #TD# and Kha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kha is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Thacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kha drops an elbow to the side of Thacker's head. #T1# Kha throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thacker to regain full guard. Thacker keeping full guard, as Kha tries to pass. Kha scoring with some ground and pound. Kha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kha working some strikes from top position. Kha postures up and lands a big shot to Thacker's brow. Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Thacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kha is one step ahead there. Kha trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom. Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kha scoring with some ground and pound. Thacker wants to improve his position but instead Kha has moved into half guard.
Kha working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Kha scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Thacker is trying to get back to full guard. Thacker 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. Kha is just content to waste time from the top position. Thacker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2# Thacker is looking for a triangle but Kha pushes his legs off easily.
Kha with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kha's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Thacker has momentary wrist control but Kha slips an elbow through the middle. Kha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thacker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Thacker has his foot on Kha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kha works his way back into a safe position though. Kha lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round. I think Thacker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker! Alasdair Thacker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 195
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL# Payton rushes Kha and presses him up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Kha. #TD# Payton has Kha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Payton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kha tumbling to the mat - Payton dives into Kha's guard. Payton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Payton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Kha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payton looking to pass the guard. Kha keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #T1# Payton passes Kha's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Kha is defending well.
Payton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kha has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Payton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Payton sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kha keeping control of the position. Kha is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kha tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg. Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kha keeps working. Payton prevents Kha from improving his position. Payton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice side step and Kha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha. Payton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Payton moves into the clinch. Payton has Kha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A body shot lands from Payton.
#BC2# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kha scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab from Payton does it's job there. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Kha.#T4# Payton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Payton motions for Kha to come forward. Payton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Payton moves in looking to clinch but Kha pushes him off. Kha feints the counter takedown. Nice uppercut there from Payton. Kha drops his hands momentarily and Payton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Payton closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage. Kha leaning against his opponent.
Kha lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kha prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kha working some nice short punches in the clinch. Payton looking for a takedown. Kha is looking to control Payton's arms but Payton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kha has his back to the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Payton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Payton showed some decent athleticism there. Payton is pressing down on Kha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kha is holding on for now. Payton trying to control from half guard but Kha is working away. Payton is just content to waste time from the top position. Kha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Kha controls Payton momentarily but Payton frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payton trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom. Kha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Payton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Payton won't allow Kha to sweep him here. Kha trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kha can do to turn this around? Kha lands with a nice body kick. #T2# Kha cracks Payton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Payton wants to clinch but Kha slips to the side and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Payton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#KD2# Kha sends Payton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kha is motioning to the referee to let Payton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Payton is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Payton with a lazy takedown attempt and Kha counters with a huge right that knocks Payton out cold! Kha is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kha! Kai Kha gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1# Joker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Joker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT# It looks like Mr Joker has been cut. Joker moves in looking to clinch but Kha pushes him off.#TD2# Joker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joker showed some decent athleticism there. Kha is looking to control Joker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kha avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joker tries to pass to full mount but Kha defends it. Kha wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Kha gets full guard. Kha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Joker trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom. Joker preventing the sweep. Kha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Kha keeping full guard, as Joker tries to pass. Joker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kha controls Joker momentarily but Joker frees himself. Joker passes Kha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Well, if Joker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Joker is pressing down on Kha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kha is holding on for now. #SUB2# Joker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joker. Joker is nestled in close to Kha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Joker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kha keeps working. Kha trying to control from the bottom.
Kha is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Kha is pressing down on Joker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Joker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kha wants to sweep here but Joker controlling him for the moment. Kha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kha keeping full guard, as Joker tries to pass. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Joker sitting in guard, not really doing much. Joker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kha lands with a straight right. Joker didn't see that one coming.#CL2# Joker closes the distance and clinches.#T4# Kha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kha misses with a short punch on the inside. Kha has a couple of punches blocked by Joker.
#BC# Kha breaks from the clinch.
Kha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Joker tries to counter it with a takedown but Kha pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kha scoring well with a low kick there.
Joker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Nice takedown defense from Kha. No joy for Joker on that attempt. Joker dives in and grabs Kha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kha pushes down on Joker's head and hops out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Joker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joker. Joker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well. Joker tries to clinch up. Kha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Joker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Joker misses with a head kick.
Joker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kha. Kha obviously looking to wear him down.
Joker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joker tries to close the distance and clinch but Kha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joker can do to turn this around? Joker fails with the takedown and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mr Joker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha loads up on a big right hand but Joker slips the punch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Joker. Kha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Joker blocks a head kick by Kha.
#T1# Kha blocks a head kick by Joker.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Joker doesn't manage to clinch there - Kha circles away.
Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joker. That did some damage! Joker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kha swats away the attempt to clinch by Joker. Joker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kha throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Joker counters with a single leg into guard. Kha didn't expect that. Kha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joker. Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joker is one step ahead there. Joker stands and throws Kha's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2# Kha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kha tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kha sneaks back into half guard. Joker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kha is trying to maintain the position but Joker is very close to passing his half guard. Kha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3# Joker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Joker is taking a breather. Kha 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.#SUB2# Joker is looking for a kimura here.
Kha wants to get back to full guard. Kha keeps control of the position for the meantime. Joker is stalling here. Kha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Joker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4# Kha lands some shots froms side control. Joker is looking for a sweep. Joker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kha stops Joker from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kha is looking to take a break and control but Joker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kha working Joker over with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Kha will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mr Joker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Joker looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Nice shot lands for Kha. Joker works Kha's body with a nice hook. Kha lands a jab. Kha misses with a straight right. Kha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2# Kha tries to keep at a distance but Joker has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joker throws a sloppy head kick and Kha moves out of range easily. Joker blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2# Joker takes the fight into the clinch. Joker looking to stall.
#T1# Joker lands with a left to the head. #TD2# Joker drags the fight down to the ground.
Kha is pushing down on Joker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joker is fighting to maintain full guard but Kha has managed to sneak the leg through. Kha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Joker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Joker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kha scores with a couple of nice shots. Kha is keen to just control but Joker is a slippery customer. Kha missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kha prevents Joker from improving his position. Joker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kha is working away from the top position though. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Joker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Joker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kha is working away from the top position though. Mr Joker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kha trying to control the action but Joker is working from the bottom. #T4# Ground and pound from Kha. Joker is trying to stand back up but Kha is controlling him
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Joker tries to clinch but Kha moves out of range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joker misses the jab. Joker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kha throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha! Kai Kha gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Mr Joker was interviewed post fight and said 'HahaHAAhaaHha haHAhahaHA haha ha Hahaaha ha ha... haHa.. HA!'.
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Event:
Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Papaioanou. A combination from Papaioanou does no damage. Kha checks a leg kick. Papaioanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papaioanou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Papaioanou scores with a four punch combination! Kha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Papaioanou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Papaioanou misses with a head kick.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Papaioanou blocks the body kick.
#T1# Kha misses with a body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target. Papaioanou throws a right hand that Kha ducks under and follows up with a left that Kha also avoids with ease. Kha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Papaioanou takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kha lands with a shot to the body. Papaioanou tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way. Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Kha throws a big shot that misses. Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kha throws a front kick aimed at Papaioanou's knee but Papaioanou avoids it well. Papaioanou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papaioanou. Papaioanou fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha half committed to a counter leg kick. Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch. Papaioanou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kha misses the target. Papaioanou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target. Kha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but Kha moves away and Kha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Papaioanou is lucky that one didn't land flush. Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center. A nice leg kick lands there from Kha. Papaioanou slips a jab and a cross from Kha.
Papaioanou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kha tried to counter with a leg kick but Papaioanou avoided it.#T3# Papaioanou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papaioanou! But no joy. Papaioanou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papaioanou duly obliges. Papaioanou closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing. Papaioanou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming. Kha avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Papaioanou throws a hook but Kha blocks it. Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papaioanou checks it well. Papaioanou is looking for the big counter here.#T4# Papaioanou tries to clinch up. Papaioanou drops his hands momentarily and Kha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Papaioanou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Kha moved away. Kha is looking to score with low kicks. Kha blocks a leg kick. Kha looks to land a left hand but Papaioanou moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick misses from Papaioanou. #CL2# Papaioanou moves into the clinch. Kha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Papaioanou up against the cage. Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lefteris Papaioanou dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kha misses with a shot to the body and Papaioanou counters with a series of strikes. Kha will be more careful next time no doubt. Papaioanou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Papaioanou throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Papaioanou misses with the combination.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses. Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A big right from Kha misses. Papaioanou looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Papaioanou misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kha misses the target. Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left lands for Kha. Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Kha misses with a wild body shot. Papaioanou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts. Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Papaioanou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Papaioanou slips under a jab. Kha throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha. Kha scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing. Kha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papaioanou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing. Lefteris Papaioanou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This has been an exciting period of action! Papaioanou throws a right hand that misses
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Papaioanou misses with a wild combination.
Kha scoring well with a low kick there.
Kha dodges the punch combination from Papaioanou.
Kha throws a jab when Papaioanou was well out of range. Papaioanou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kha tries to counter with a takedown but Papaioanou is quick to defend against it. Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet. Papaioanou tries a low kick but Kha avoids it. Left hook, right uppercut from Papaioanou. Kha looks to land a left hand but Papaioanou moved out of range nicely.#T3# Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Papaioanou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kha backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Kha coming out on top. Papaioanou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Papaioanou throws a lazy head kick and Kha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Papaioanou is breathing heavily. Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Papaioanou.#T4# Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Papaioanou is just out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha misses the jab. Papaioanou tries to clinch up and Kha counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kha scores with a jab to the body. Papaioanou closes the distance but Kha moves to the side and Kha counters with a thumping low kick. Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Kha. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kha - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kha lands a head shot. Papaioanou throws a sloppy head kick and Kha moves out of range easily. A combination from Papaioanou does no damage. Papaioanou lands with a cross. Papaioanou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Papaioanou. That's going to slow Kha down. Some wild striking there from Papaioanou.
#CL2# Papaioanou closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage. Kha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Kha.
Papaioanou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Kha lands a hook that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards. #BC# Kha manages to break the clinch.
Kha feints and then cracks Papaioanou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papaioanou down. Papaioanou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papaioanou there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2# Kha gets caught napping as Papaioanou dives in and scores a takedown. Kha manages to retain guard. Kha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Papaioanou is looking to stand back up but Kha counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Papaioanou. Papaioanou has hold of Kha's hands but Kha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Papaioanou is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Kha is trying to control. Papaioanou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Papaioanou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Papaioanou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Kha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Papaioanou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kha. Kha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Papaioanou wants to get back to his feet but Kha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lefteris Papaioanou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Papaioanou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papaioanou scrambles back to his feet. Kha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papaioanou to score with a decent uppercut. Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Kha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papaioanou. Papaioanou scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kha throws a low kick, looking for Papaioanou's leg but Papaioanou calmly moves out of range. Papaioanou throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily. Papaioanou doesn't manage to clinch there - Kha circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Kha. I think Papaioanou 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou! A very excited looking Lefteris Papaioanou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
gc180
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Sexton cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sexton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kha. Sexton staying out of range there. Sexton goes for a double leg but Kha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kha continues to drive forward. Sexton lands with a cross. We've been hearing reports that Sexton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sexton's hands. Sexton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Sexton. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha throws a fast counter high kick but Sexton manages to duck under it in time. Nice body punch from Kha. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kha moves away from the strike by Sexton. Sexton connects with a body shot. Sexton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kha only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kha swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sexton is out of range. #T1# Kha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sexton backing away here, and Kha unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sexton misses the shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Sexton. Beautiful body shot. Kha looks to land a body kick but Sexton moved away. Sexton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice straight punches there by Sexton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sexton. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sexton shoots in looking for a takedown but Kha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sexton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kha misses with a kick to the body.
Kha throws out a loose jab but Sexton uses good head movement to avoid it. Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sexton is defended easily by Kha. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sexton misses with an uppercut. Sexton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kha. Kha obviously looking to wear him down.
Kha slaps away a takedown attempt from Sexton, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##TD# Sexton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha wants to control but Sexton postures up.#SUB# Sexton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kha, who protects the arm well. Kha is looking to reverse the position. Kha keeping his opponent close.#SUB# Sexton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Sexton working away.#T3# Sexton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kha can't do much from the bottom here. Sexton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kha tries to buck Sexton off but Sexton is having none of it. Kha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sexton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Kha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sexton. Sexton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Sexton wants to pass to mount but Kha is defending the position. Kha gets full guard.#T4# Kha keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully. Sexton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Sexton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kha swivels though and keeps the full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kha keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kha ducks right into an uppercut from Sexton. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Sexton dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Sexton misses with a hook.#CL# Sexton drives through and clinches with Kha against the cage.
Sexton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sexton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Kha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kha is keen to just control but Sexton is a slippery customer. Seth Sexton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kha lands with a punch from half guard. Sexton is looking to improve his position.
Kha scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sexton gets full guard.#SUB# Sexton has an active guard here but Kha has managed to pass into half guard.
Kha wants to free his trapped foot but Sexton is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Kha working the head and body with strikes. Sexton tries to get to full guard but Kha has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kha lands with a punch from half guard. Sexton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kha is in close to Sexton's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sexton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kha trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Kha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Sexton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kha trying to control but Sexton is working from the bottom. Kha pushes down on Sexton's leg and manages to get into half guard. Sexton gets back to full guard.
Sexton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexton wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB# Sexton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kha escapes and throws Sexton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Sexton is trying to improve his position. Sexton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sexton is looking to reverse the position. Sexton can't do much from the bottom here. Kha avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sexton. Kha working the ground and pound. Sexton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# Sexton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kha scores with a couple of short elbows. Sexton tries to bench press Kha off him but Kha keeps the position. Sexton is working hard here to advance position. Sexton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Sexton is looking for a sweep. Kha lands a decent elbow from side control. Kha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sexton to see if he's OK. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kha looks up at the clock and then as Sexton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kha landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sexton on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2# Sexton is rocked! Kha lands a strong strike to the head of Sexton. That's dazed him! Kha looking to finish here. Sexton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kha lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha! Kai Kha gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Seth Sexton was interviewed post fight and said 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.
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Event:
GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Funk - just one landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funk. Funk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kha doesn't seem bothered though. Funk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kha counters with a straight right hand. Funk thows a left - swing and a miss! Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk. Kha misses with a low kick.
Funk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha. Kha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Funk misses the jab. Funk lands a body shot.
Funk looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range. Funk lands a leg kick that knocks Kha off balance momentarily. Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kha avoids the head kick by Funk.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Funk throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Kha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Funk counters with an inside leg kick. Funk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Funk stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Funk tries to clinch up. Kha feinted with a counter takedown. Kha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Funk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kha tests Funk's chin there with a solid looking shot. Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A solid body kick from Funk. A head kick misses from Kha. Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funk's head. Funk throws a big shot that misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kha checks a leg kick. Funk misses the body punch and Kha counters with a left to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Funk sizes up Kha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2# Funk slips under a jab from Kha. Funk throws a hook but Kha blocks it. Funk lands with a nice body punch. Kha lands with an overhand left. Funk throws a leg kick but Kha sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2# Funk closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage. Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kha prevents a body shot from Funk. Kha scores with a nice hook to the head. Funk lands a left hand.
Kha is trying to break the clinch but Funk has him pressed against the cage. Kha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha presses Funk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Knees in the clinch landing for Kha.
Funk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kha avoiding damage.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Funk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha lands a hook to the side of the head. Funk cracks Kha with a nice body shot. Kha misses with a body punch.
Funk scores with a shot to the side of Kha's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kha. Funk tries a body shot but Kha blocks it.
#BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
Funk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funk. Kha throws a low kick, looking for Funk's leg but Funk calmly moves out of range. Funk scores with a sloppy right hand. Kha should have avoided that one. An inside leg kick from Funk misses. Funk jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it. A nice side step and Funk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4# Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk throws a hook but Kha avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Funk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kha on the side of the head. Kha looks to land a combination but Funk avoids it well. Kha tries to land a front kick but Funk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Funk throws a big shot that misses. Kha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
Kha cracks Funk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Funk lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Funk looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Kha throws out a leg kick but Funk moves out of range and Kha only half commits. A decent looking cross lands there for Kha. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet. Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. Funk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kha cracks Funk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Funk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kha checks a leg kick. Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheers as Funk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though. Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk. Funk tries to counter by closing the distance. A jab from Funk misses. Kha tries to counter with a takedown but Funk is quick to defend against it. Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha. Funk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Funk looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Funk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha. Funk scores with a punch to the head. Funk lands a nice hook to Kha's body. Kha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kha throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Funk moves into the clinch. Kha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Kha missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A hook to the body from Funk.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk. Kha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Funk. Kha has Funk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Funk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kha misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Funk presses Kha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Funk has Kha up against the cage in a clinch.
Funk lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kha throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk. Kha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Funk digs a right hand underneath Kha's ribcage. Kha let out a lung full of air as it connected. Funk misses with a hook from the clinch. Funk tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk. Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Funk. Funk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kha tries to work over Funk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha takes a shot to the head. Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk is leaning against Kha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kha's elbow. Anders Funk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kha wants to break free but Funk has control.
Funk lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Funk.
Funk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funk lands with a left to the head. Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha lands a left hand.
Funk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kha.#T3# Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Funk on the inside. Funk digs a right hand underneath Kha's ribcage. Kha let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kha wants to stall.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Funk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head. Kha trying to control the position but instead, Funk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kha into the cage. Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kha misses with a short punch on the inside. Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Funk misses with some punches.
Kha misses with a hook from the clinch. Funk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kha.
Still in the clinch, Funk scores with a nice short uppercut. Funk lands with a left to the head. Kha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kha blocks a body shot from Funk. #T4##BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
Kha throws a push kick but Funk slaps the foot to one side. Funk scores with a nice right hand.
Funk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kha throws a push kick but Funk slaps the foot to one side. Funk missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Funk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk tries to counter with a clinch but Kha shakes him off and moves away. Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Funk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kha. Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funk's corner calls for a 1-2. Funk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Funk throws a nice outside leg kick. Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Funk. Beautiful body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Funk cracks a nice hook into Kha's ribs. Kha takes one on the button. Kha lands a right hook to the body.
Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kha misses. Funk misses with a leg kick and Kha counters with a stiff right hand. Funk slips under a jab. Kha sets himself, and Funk steps forward looking for the clinch! Kha avoids it this time. A swing and a miss from Kha. Funk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Funk scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Funk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kha. Kha ducks under a wild hook from Funk. Kha attempts a counter takedown but Funk avoids it well and moves away. Funk misses with a kick to the body.
Kha staying out of range there. Kha staying out of range there.#T1# Funk defending well as Kha loads up on a big left hand. Funk is looking to chop away at Kha's legs. Kha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funk momentarily.
Kha tries to work over Funk's front leg with a kick but Funk checks it. Funk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk lands a body shot.
Funk connects with a nice looking jab.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. Kha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Funk slips a straight right by Kha. Funk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kha with a body shot. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk slips a jab from Kha. Funk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Funk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Funk takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses. Funk misses with a jab to the body
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut. Funk connects with a high kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Funk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kha looks to throw a body kick and Funk counters with a stiff right hand. Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target. Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Funk misses. Kha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kha scrambles back to his feet. Funk with a jab. Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Funk misses with a looping right. Kha lands with a hook. Funk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Funk thumps Kha with a low kick. Funk blocks a leg kick. Funk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk. Kha slips a straight right by Funk. Kha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice straight punches there by Funk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funk. Funk fails in his attempt to clinch. Kha is looking for a counter combo. Funk misses with a low kick as Kha jumps back. Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Funk misses with an uppercut. Kha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Kha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kha throws a body punch but Funk moves out of range. #T4# Funk misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming. Funk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Funk misses with a right hand and Kha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha slips a straight right by Funk. Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kha throws the kick towards the body but Funk avoids it. Kha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# Funk moves into the clinch. Funk blocking some punches.
#BC# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Funk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kha tries to score with a low kick but Funk moves his leg out of the way. Funk throws a lazy right hand but Kha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Funk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk! Anders Funk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#620 Fjera v Jordan
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A low kick from Kha is predictable there enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Defoe rushes Kha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kha misses with a hook from the clinch. Kha misses with a knee to the head. Kha can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kha blocks an uppercut.
Kha tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Kha manages to break the clinch.
Kha throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range. Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kha lands a nice looking body kick. We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Defoe misses. Kha misses with a right hand and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Defoe avoids the body shot from Kha.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet. Kha lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kha misses the shot to the body. Defoe counters with a body kick. Kha misses with a two punch combination.
Kha misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Defoe thumps Kha with a low kick. Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha. Defoe throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target. Kha looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely. A big right from Kha misses. Kha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
#T2# Kha jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well. 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! A big right from Kha misses. Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Defoe scores with a jab to the body. Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kha lands with a good body shot. Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage! Kha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe. Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kha. Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Kha moves out of range easily. #T3# Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
Kha thumps Defoe with a low kick. Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
That kick from Kha tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on. Kha misses with a shot to the body and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body. Kha throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
#CL2# Defoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Kha. Kha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kha effectively controlling the action here. Kha tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Kha back against the cage. #BC# Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Defoe slips a straight right by Kha.#T4# Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe dodges the punch combination from Kha.
#CL2# Defoe rushes Kha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Kha. Defoe has Kha pressed against the cage, preventing Kha from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kha looking to stall.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head. Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head. Kha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD# Kha has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Defoe regains guard immediately. #ES2# Defoe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kai Kha will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe. Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kha will feel that in the morning. Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Kha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Defoe misses with a body punch
and Kha counters with an inside leg kick. Kha throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it. Kha catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely. Nice shot lands for Kha. Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
Kha slips a jab from Defoe. Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far. Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head. Defoe wants to clinch but Kha slips to the side and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A solid body kick from Defoe. Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Defoe thuds a left hand into Kha's body. Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose. 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!#CL2# Defoe closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage. Kha tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.#T2# A short left from Defoe. Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Defoe. A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe. Defoe lands a body punch. Defoe lands with a left to the head. Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around. Kha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage. Kha is trying to push Defoe away but Defoe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A short right from Defoe. A short left from Defoe. Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Defoe avoiding damage as Kha throws knees to the body.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Kha. #BC# Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Defoe instigates a clinch. Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Defoe. A short right from Defoe on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Defoe prevents a body shot from Kha. #T3# Kha is trying to force a seperation but Defoe has the dominant position. Defoe lands a body punch. #BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha lands a jab to the nose. Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kha. Kha circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Defoe thumps Kha with a low kick. Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kha ducks under a wild hook from Defoe. Kha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it. Defoe 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.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha. Defoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Defoe instigates a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Kha is trying to maintain a safe position but Defoe gets an underhook and turns Kha into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe. Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kha. A quick uppercut on the inside from Defoe. A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Defoe lands an uppercut. Defoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Defoe gets through Kha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Kha breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Defoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2# Kha is rocked!#CL2# Defoe pushes Kha up against the cage in a clinch. Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Defoe slips under a jab from Kha. Kha seems to have got his legs back now. Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Defoe is looking to slow Kha down with leg kicks. Defoe scores with a push kick. Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Defoe lands a jab to the nose. Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Defoe scores with a jab. Kha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kha misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back. Defoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kha. That did some damage! Kha misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# Defoe throws a body kick that misses. Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe. Kha on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2# Kha is rocked! Kha looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range. Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
#KD2# Defoe drops Kha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kha looks back up at him and smiles so Defoe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Defoe seems to be stalking Kha here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kha drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Menace Defoe! Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion! Menace Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#616 Fjera v Gunnar
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Kha misses with an uppercut. Kha misses with a hook
and Lodbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok. A nice inside leg kick there by Lodbrok. That's going to slow Kha down. Lodbrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lodbrok throws a front kick aimed at Kha's knee but Kha avoids it well. Kha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it. Lodbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kha counters with a nice leg kick. Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range. Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Kha.
#T1# Kha keeps the fight on the outside. Kha jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kha misses with a hook. Kha misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha. Lodbrok wants to counter with a clinch but Kha pushes him away. Kha misses with a leg kick and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Kha misses with an uppercut
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kha misses the jab. Lodbrok throws a body punch but Kha moves out of range. The crowd cheers as Lodbrok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though. Lodbrok takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice cross by Lodbrok. Lodbrok lands a leg kick that knocks Kha off balance momentarily. Kha misses with a double jab
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Kha misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Lodbrok moves into range and clinches up with Kha. Kha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Kha misses with the head strike.
Kha struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Lodbrok works on Kha's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Kha breaks from the clinch.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Kha. Kha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kha misses with a hook
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lodbrok scores with a jab. Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big right from Kha misses. Lodbrok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Lodbrok tried to score with a low kick but Kha checks it. Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lodbrok. Ivar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lodbrok checks it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lodbrok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut. Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away. Lodbrok avoids a kick to the body.
Lodbrok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lodbrok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses. Kha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kha throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Lodbrok throws a nice head kick!
Lodbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lodbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Lodbrok. That's going to slow Kha down. Lodbrok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kha is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lodbrok's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Lodbrok staying out of range there.#T2# Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy. Kha thinks about countering with a head kick. Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lodbrok misses with a body shot
and Kha counters with a flying knee. Nice. Kha lands a leg kick that knocks Lodbrok off balance momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lodbrok looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lodbrok. Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kha. Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Lodbrok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lodbrok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Lodbrok moves out of range of the strikes. Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Kha is avoiding it.
Kha misses with a looping right. Lodbrok lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kha misses with a body shot.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kha throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range. Lodbrok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A solid leg kick lands there for Lodbrok.
#T4# Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha. Kha looks to throw a body kick and Lodbrok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Lodbrok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok just manages to avoid it. Lodbrok jabs at Kha's body. Lodbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Kha's head back.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Lodbrok tries to counter by closing the distance. A telegraphed right hand from Lodbrok misses the target. Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok just manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lodbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lodbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lodbrok misses with a looping right. Lodbrok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lodbrok as he connects with a hook. Lodbrok tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way. It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lodbrok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha misses with a looping left. Kha sets himself, and Lodbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Kha avoids it this time. Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
As Lodbrok backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodbrok.#T1# Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lodbrok. Lodbrok circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodbrok. Lodbrok looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lodbrok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kha on the side of the head. Kha moves away from the strike by Lodbrok. Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little jabbing left from Lodbrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kha looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range. Kha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok. Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodbrok. Lodbrok shapes to counter with a head kick. Lodbrok thumps Kha with a low kick. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok lands with a cross. Kha avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands with a kick to the temple. Kha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" 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! Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Kha.
Lodbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kha. Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# Decent striking displayed by Kha there. Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily. Kha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand. Lodbrok misses the shot to the body. As Lodbrok backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD# Kha lands a big right hand that sends Lodbrok crashing to the mat! Kha stays standing though and waves Lodbrok back to his feet!#ROC# Lodbrok is rocked! Lodbrok walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kha! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kha! Kai Kha retains his light heavyweight title! Kai Kha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#612 Kha v Kakoullis
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Kha throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Good shot there by Kha. Kha stuns Kakoullis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A nice combination there by Kakoullis.
Kha misses the shot to the body. A left lands for Kakoullis. Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick. Kha throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kakoullis wants to clinch but Kha slips to the side and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kakoullis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kha checks it well. Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.#T1# Good shot there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way. Kha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kakoullis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kakoullis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice shot by Kha. Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakoullis. Kakoullis flicks out a counter leg kick but Kha steps away. Kakoullis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A good leg kick by Kakoullis. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha moves away from the strike by Kakoullis. Kakoullis tests Kha's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kakoullis gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kha counters with an outside leg kick.
Kakoullis connects with the punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kakoullis tries to clinch up but Kha circles away and keeps his distance. Kha is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2# Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kha. Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kha connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.#CL2# Kakoullis has closed the distance and engaged Kha in a clinch.
Kha misses with a punch on the inside.
Kha lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kha is looking to wear down Kakoullis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis. Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kakoullis jabs at Kha's body. Kakoullis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kha should have avoided that one. Kha is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. A jab from Kha does it's job there. Kakoullis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3# Kakoullis is looking to clinch. Kha connects with an inside leg kick. Good exchange - Kakoullis coming out on top. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it. Kha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick. Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kha was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis. Kha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kakoullis can pounce on him.
Kha throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range. Kakoullis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kakoullis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kha takes a step back to recover. Kakoullis dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut! Kakoullis throws a shot to the body.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off. Kakoullis misses with a looping left. Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kha tried to counter with a leg kick but Kakoullis avoided it. Kakoullis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kakoullis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kha takes one on the button. Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kakoullis lands a front kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kakoullis moves in looking to clinch but Kha pushes him off. Kha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A jab from Kha misses. Kakoullis cracks a nice hook into Kha's ribs.#CL2# Kakoullis has closed the distance and engaged Kha in a clinch.
#BC2# Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Kha stuns Kakoullis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kha misses with a hook. Kha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kakoullis's sensitive parts. Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection. Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha throws a nice outside leg kick. Kha throws the kick towards the body but Kakoullis avoids it. Kha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakoullis. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping body kick lands there for Kakoullis. Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1# Kha misses the shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kakoullis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kha on the side of the head. Kakoullis throws a head kick but Kha moves out of range.
Kha takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kakoullis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick. Kha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakoullis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kha scrambles back to his feet. Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Kha.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Kha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kakoullis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis. Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kakoullis throws a nice outside leg kick. Kha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakoullis has time to react. Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily. Kakoullis moves forwards but Kha connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kakoullis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kha is looking to land body kicks. A jab from Kha misses. Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kakoullis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakoullis throws a front kick that sends Kha stumbling back into the cage. Kha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nice uppercut there from Kakoullis. Kha moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Kakoullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha. Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick. A low kick from Kha is predictable there letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand. Kha throws a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it. Kha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis. Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kha moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Kha misses with a leg kick. #KD2# Kakoullis cracks Kha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kakoullis finish him?
#ROC2# Kha is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kha's calf. Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakoullis drops Kha with a huge uppercut! Kha drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kakoullis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sotiris Kakoullis! An out of breath Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Lodbrok is looking to chop away at Kha's legs. Kha misses with a hook
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kha connects with a body shot that sends Lodbrok's belly button to the back. Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha walks into a straight right hand from Lodbrok. Kha misses with a shot to the body and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lodbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha. Lodbrok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kha throws the left hand but Lodbrok avoids the punch easily. Lodbrok lands a leg kick that knocks Kha off balance momentarily. Kha thows a left - swing and a miss! Kha missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lodbrok is looking to counter the offense by Kha and move into the clinch. Kha throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Lodbrok counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Kha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Kha misses. #T1# That kick from Lodbrok tenderised Kha's leg. Kha is trying to keep his angry face on. Kha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Kha digs a good hook to Lodbrok's body.
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range. Kha misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha. Lodbrok moves forwards but Kha connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2# It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut. Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sloppy strikes from Kha. Those never looked like landing. Kha throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Kha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Kha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Kha loads up on a big right hand but Lodbrok slips the punch. Kha misses with a looping right. Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Lodbrok jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kha misses the jab. Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Lodbrok. As Kha tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Kha manages to avoid the attempt. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Lodbrok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lodbrok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lodbrok duly obliges. Lodbrok staying out of range there. Lodbrok cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3# Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little jabbing left from Kha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kha throws a low kick but Lodbrok avoids it. Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lodbrok is looking to clinch. And Kha responds with a good body kick, but Lodbrok manages to step out the way in time. Lodbrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kha throws a nice outside leg kick. Lodbrok walks into a left hand. A jab from Lodbrok misses. Kha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a low kick, right behind Kha 's knee. A head kick from Lodbrok lands but Kha takes it in his stride. Kha swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Kha misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Kha can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Lodbrok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kha struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kha. Kha trying to stall but Lodbrok improves his position.
Kha lands a nice uppercut. Lodbrok prevents Kha from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Kha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lodbrok's calf. Lodbrok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kha at a distance.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it. Lodbrok thuds his shin into the meat of Kha's side. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok motions for Kha to come forward. Lodbrok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lodbrok feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down. Lodbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Lodbrok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha. Lodbrok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lodbrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kha momentarily.
Lodbrok works the jab nicely. Kha misses with a low kick. Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab. Lodbrok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jab by Lodbrok. Lodbrok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Lodbrok misses the target. Kha throws a quick inside leg kick. Kha looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely. Lodbrok slips a straight right by Kha. Kha scores with a jab. Lodbrok acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lodbrok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodbrok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lodbrok there as he acknowledges the shot. Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lodbrok lands a high kick!
Lodbrok connects with a body shot. Kha misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage! Kha misses with a wild body shot. Lodbrok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab. Kha misses with a looping left. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kha there as he acknowledges the shot. Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand. Lodbrok tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
Nice body punch from Kha. Kha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lodbrok doesn't seem bothered though. Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Lodbrok takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3# Kha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2# Lodbrok is rocked! Lodbrok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lodbrok throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kha. Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now. Kha steps in with a hook that catches Lodbrok right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kha follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lodbrok looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha! Kai Kha is the new light heavyweight champion! Kai Kha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Gage misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand. Good shot there by Kha. Gage lands a lovely overhand right. Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kha fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kha blocks a jab. Gage misses with a wild body shot. Kha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kha moves out of range as Gage strikes. We've been told by Gage's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning. Kha walks into a straight right hand from Gage. Kha connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning. Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Kha misses. Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha misses with a straight left. #T1# Kha throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it. A cross from Gage lands. Gage wants to clinch. Kha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gage looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely. Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot. Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Sloppy strikes from Gage. Those never looked like landing. Kha tries to score with a low kick but Gage moves his leg out of the way. Gage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kha manages to circle out of the way. Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Gage. Kha lands with a nice body punch. #T2# Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kha connects with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf. Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kha checks it well. Gage misses with a wild body shot. Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage. Gage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gage closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2# and Kha counters with a head kick that drops Gage to the mat! Gage scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Gage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kha scores with a push kick.#T3# Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Kha. Kha slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Kha throws a combination that misses #CL# and Gage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gage. Kha is trying to break free. Gage lands an uppercut. Kha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kha lands a nice uppercut. 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! Kha blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gage misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Kha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4# Kha looking to pass the guard. Kha is looking to pass into half guard but Gage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gage is in guard.#REVR# Kha has Gage pulled in close to control his posture. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gage wants to stand and escape but instead Kha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Gage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gage looks to land a combination but Kha avoids it well. A jab from Gage misses. Kha works the jab nicely. Kha takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gage looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely.#CL# Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Gage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kha controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gage. Kha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gage keeps control of Kha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kha controls the action.
Kha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gage is defending well for now.#T1# A short left from Gage. Kha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kha scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head. Kha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kha uses good head movement to avoid it. Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gage has him pressed against the cage. Kha scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Kha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gage finds it's way round the side to connect with Kha's head. Gage misses with a shot to the body and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gage under the eye. Kha moves out of range of the strikes. Gage misses with an uppercut. Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.#T2# Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kha. Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2# Kha lands a big head kick that sends Gage tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Gage back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Gage is rocked! Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Gage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Kha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kha digs a good body shot into Gage's ribs. Gage seems to have got his legs back now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha throws a big shot that misses. Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kha.#T3# Gage misses with a wild body shot. Kha scores with a kick to the body.
Gage misses with a hook. Kha ducked under it nicely. The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gage misses the shot to the body. Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range. Kha cracks the inside of Gage's front leg. Gage misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kha! But no joy. Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gage misses the shot to the body. Kha looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely. Gage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4# Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kha lands the left hand. Gage slips a straight right by Kha. Kha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gage misses the shot to the body. Kha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gage with a body shot. Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kha looks to throw a body kick and Gage counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Gage. Gage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
A jab from Gage misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Kha lands a jab to the nose. Kha throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Gage. Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha. Gage throws a right and a left that Kha avoids nicely. Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kha walks into a stiff left hand from Gage. Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gage feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily. Gage tries to counter by clinching up but Kha breaks away and moves out of range. Gage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gage misses the shot to the body. #T1# Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gage misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming. A nice leg kick lands there from Kha. Kha blocks a jab. Kha with the counter takedown but Gage avoids it easily. Gage misses with a jab to the body
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kha lands a nice hook to Gage's body. Gage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
Kha misses with a leg kick. Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gage staying out of range there. Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kha is looking to land body kicks. Kha walks into a jab. Gage avoids the head kick by Kha.
#T2# Kha slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Kha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target. This has been an exciting period of action! Gage missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gage defends it well. Gage ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Kha staying out of range there. Kha slips a straight right by Gage. Kha looks to throw the jab but Gage is out of range. Kha misses with the combination.
Gage lands a lovely overhand right. Kha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target. Gage dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut! Gage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gage tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
A big right from Kha misses. Gage takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses. Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
#CL# Kha tries to keep at a distance but Gage has taken the fight into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kha as Gage tries to tie him up. #T4# Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage wants to stall.
Kha is looking to break free of the clinch but Gage has double underhooks. Kha prevents a body shot from Gage. Gage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gage lands a shot to the body. Kha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gage tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gage stalling in the clinch but Kha improves position. Kha lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gage lands with a right to the head. Kha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Gage. I think Kha 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha! Kai Kha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. Joe Gage was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't believe I lost. I will come back stronger.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#600 Torres v Bryant
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Voller does a little dance to reset his feet. Voller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A swing and a miss from Voller. Good leg kick by Voller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Kha misses. #CL# Voller clinches up with Kha and pushes him back against the cage. Voller misses with a punch on the inside.
Voller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kha backwards. #BC2# Kha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kha keeps the fight on the outside. Kha lands with an overhand left. Voller misses the jab. Kha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kha throws a leg kick but Voller checks it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Voller. Kha moves out of range of the body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voller is able to avoid easily. Voller lunges at Kha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kha's hand. Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Voller throws a push kick but Kha slaps the foot to one side. Voller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Voller. That one must have hurt. Voller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kha thows a leg kick but Voller checks it and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Voller doesn't seem bothered though. Kha misses with an uppercut. Voller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kha is out of range and Voller settles back down. Voller throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2# and Kha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Voller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Voller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kha postures up.
Voller keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully. #SUB# Voller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Kha connects with a couple of short punches. Kha postures up and lands a big shot to Voller's brow. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Voller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB# Voller working for submissions but it's allowed Kha to get to half guard.
Voller trying to control but Kha postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Voller looking for submissions from an awkward position here. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kha working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3# Voller wants to control but Kha is keeping busy.
Voller wants to improve his position but Kha is controlling well.
Voller is refusing to be controlled, as Kha sits in half guard. Kha prevents Voller from improving his position. Kha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Voller is trying to control but Kha manages to pass to mount!
Voller is looking to get to half guard.#T4# Voller is squirming around, avoiding Kha's attempts to control the action. Kha breaks from Voller's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kha working the ground and pound effectively.
Kha scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Voller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Voller is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Voller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kha misses with a wild body shot. Voller misses with a kick to the body.
Voller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voller ducks under a wild hook from Kha. It looked like Voller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Voller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Voller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lars Voller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Voller wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha misses with a straight left. Voller moves out of range as Kha strikes. Voller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kha's head backwards. Kha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Voller. Voller wants to clinch up but Kha keeps it at a distance. Lars Voller is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Kha thuds his right hand into Voller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kha lands with a hook. Voller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kha scores with a push kick. A bone on bone clash there as Kha blocks the leg kick.
Voller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kha counters with a low kick, right behind Voller 's knee. A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha throws the left hand but Voller avoids the punch easily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kha - that will leave a mark!
Kha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Voller lands with a nice body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Voller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voller.
Voller tries to clinch up but Kha circles away and keeps his distance. A head kick misses from Voller. Kha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2# Voller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kha thuds his shin into the meat of Voller's side. A head kick misses from Voller. Voller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kha cracks Voller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Voller misses with a wild body shot. Kha connects with a body shot. Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voller momentarily.
#CL# Voller clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Kha breaks from the clinch.
Voller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kha is looking to slow Voller down with leg kicks. A big left from Voller misses. Voller takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Kha throws a big shot that misses. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Voller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kha lands a really nice looking cross but Voller seems unphased.
Kha pushes Voller away with a front kick. Kha jabs Voller right on the nose. Voller blinks but takes it well. Voller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voller there as he acknowledges the shot. Voller avoids a kick to the body.
Kha moves out of range of the strikes. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# Kha drops Voller with a beautiful combination! Voller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kha is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Voller is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kha ducks under a wild hook from Voller. Oh Voller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voller has time to react. Kha lands a body shot.
Kha circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Voller drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kha follows Voller to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha! Kai Kha gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Lars Voller was interviewed post fight and said 'I gotta go poop'.
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Event:
GAMMA#597 Wolek v Bunga
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Kha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cuenca cracks Kha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kha throws a leg kick letting Cuenca counter with a right hand. Kha lands with a straight right. Cuenca didn't see that one coming. Cuenca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cuenca misses with a looping left. Cuenca misses with a head kick.
Kha missing with a left hand there. Cuenca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD# Oooooh!!! Cuenca has knocked Kha down with a huge combo! Cuenca steps away and waves a wobbly Kha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Kha is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha checks the leg kick. Kha is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuenca finish him? Kha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kha seems to have recovered his senses. Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuenca.
Kha tries to land a body kick#KD# and Cuenca counters with a crisp one two that drops Kha! Cuenca thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kha to his feet! Kha is in big trouble!#T1# Kha checks a leg kick nicely. Cuenca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Cuenca misses its target. Kha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cuenca's sensitive parts. Kha throws a push kick but Cuenca slaps the foot to one side. Cuenca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuenca lunges at Kha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kha's hand. Cuenca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kha finds it's way round the side to connect with Cuenca's head. Kha stuns Cuenca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2# Kha misses with a leg kick and Cuenca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kha's knee momentarily. Kha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2# It looks like Ricard Cuenca has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cuenca with a nice cross. Cuenca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kha is out of range and Cuenca settles back down. Cuenca tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuenca cracks Kha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cuenca throws a leg kick that is checked and Kha counters with a head kick. That will keep Cuenca thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Cuenca ducks under a wild hook from Kha.#T3# Cuenca moves out of range as Kha throws a body kick.
Cuenca throwing a counter right hand but Kha manages to avoid it. Kha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. As Kha looks to move away, Cuenca throws a big counter combo but Kha just gets out of the way. Cuenca misses with a left hand and Kha counters with a stiff right hand. Cuenca slips a straight right by Kha. Cuenca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kha scores with a jab to the jaw. A slow jab from Cuenca misses its intended target. Kha throws out a counter right but Cuenca avoids it with no problem. Cuenca needs to keep his hands up - Kha had a free shot at his head there. A nice inside leg kick there by Kha. That's going to slow Cuenca down. Nice shot lands for Kha.#T4# Cuenca throws a jab when Kha was well out of range. Cuenca misses with a straight right. Kha digs a good body shot into Cuenca's ribs. Kha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cuenca had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This has been an exciting period of action! A good leg kick by Kha. Kha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cuenca misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cuenca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuenca sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kha throws a leg kick but Cuenca sees it coming and checks it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kha with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuenca. Kha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kha throws a chopping leg kick but Cuenca manages to avoid taking any serious damage. The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cuenca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuenca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuenca. Cuenca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kha lands a front kick. Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha throws a lazy head kick and Cuenca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kha is looking to land body kicks. A little feinted left hand from Cuenca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cuenca throws a right hand that misses
and Cuenca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Cuenca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kha. Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cuenca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab. Cuenca thows a leg kick but Kha checks it and Kha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cuenca really felt that one! Cuenca moves out of range as Kha throws a body kick.
Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cuenca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cuenca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slow jab from Cuenca misses its intended target. Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Cuenca moves out of range easily. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cuenca might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2# Cuenca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kha's hands. Kha tests Cuenca's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cuenca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuenca under the eye. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cuenca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cuenca misses with an uppercut. Kha 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 head kick misses from Kha. Kha throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuenca counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Cuenca sizes up Kha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kha drops his hands momentarily and Cuenca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cuenca looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Kha throws out a counter right but Cuenca avoids it with no problem. Cuenca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kha misses with a body kick. Cuenca misses with a double jab.
Kha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A low kick from Cuenca misses and Kha counters with a nice kick to the body. Kha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuenca doesn't seem bothered though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Kha works Cuenca's body with a nice hook. Cuenca swings widly with a right hand
and Kha counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cuenca will feel that in the morning. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cuenca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha thuds a left hand into Cuenca's body. Nice shot lands for Kha. Cuenca throws a series of punches but Kha moves out of range. Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Cuenca on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2# Kha lands a big head kick that sends Cuenca tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Cuenca back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Cuenca is rocked! Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body. 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! Kha scores with a kick to the midsection. Kha feints and then cracks Cuenca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuenca down. Cuenca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cuenca is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Cuenca misses with a wild body shot. Cuenca lands with a slapping head kick. Cuenca is looking to clinch. Cuenca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Cuenca moves out of range easily. Kha thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2# Kha cracks Cuenca with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kha has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cuenca to stand back up! Ricard Cuenca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oh Cuenca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cuenca seems to have got his legs back now. Cuenca throws a hook but Kha avoids it easily. Kha steps in with a hook that catches Cuenca right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kha follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cuenca looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha! After the big win, Kai Kha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
T167 ITFL Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1# Wright lands a jab to Kha's midsection. Kha checks a leg kick nicely. Wright throws a leg kick but Kha moved away. Kha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though. Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab. Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright. Kha throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
A leg kick checked by Wright. Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kha pushes Wright away with a front kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Kha misses its intended target. #T1# Wright moves forwards but Kha connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright blocks a head kick by Kha.
Jab, jab by Kha - just one landing. Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kha moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Kha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kha, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kha. Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. That kick from Kha tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Kha misses the jab. Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kha misses with a leg kick and Wright counters with an outside leg kick.
Kha takes a body punch but keeps moving. A right-left combo lands from Wright. Kha cracks Wright with a good jab. Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright. Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kha blocks a low kick nicely. Kha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kha misses with an uppercut. Kha cracks Wright with an open hand slap. Kha missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kha misses with a head kick.
Kha takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Wright throws a body kick that misses and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt. Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. Wright throws a body kick that misses. Kha throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kha checks a leg kick nicely. Kha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Kha checks a low kick from Wright. A jab lands there for Kha. Nice defenses there by Wright. Kha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# Wright checks a leg kick. Kha misses the jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Wright throws the kick towards the body but Kha avoids it. Kha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wright blocks the body kick.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kha ducks down to avoid it. Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Kha counters with a straight right hand. Kha throws a jab when Wright was well out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Wright. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wright misses with a hook. Kha ducked under it nicely. Kha throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wright is looking to counter punch. Wright misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wright lands a high kick!
#CUT# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Wright misses with a body kick. Kha tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wright missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kha throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it. Kha drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright. Kha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Kha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wright checks a low kick from Kha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Kha. Kha avoids the body shot from Wright.
Kha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wright stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Kha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1# Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha is looking to score with low kicks. Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kha manages to avoid it. Kha slips a straight right by Wright. Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Kha misses its intended target. Kha blocks a jab. Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range. Kha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright. Kha throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem. A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Kha down. Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Wright misses with an uppercut
and Kha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kha avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kha flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away. Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kha looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range. Wright swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kha to counter with a crisp jab. Wright tries to land a leg kick but Kha saw it coming and moves away.
Kha scores with a leg kick.
Kha moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# Wright wants to slow Kha down by chopping away at his legs. Wright takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses. Wright motions for Kha to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Kha down. That kick from Wright tenderised Kha's leg. Kha is trying to keep his angry face on. Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kha throws a jab when Wright was well out of range. And Wright counters with a quick kick to the body but Kha blocks it. A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target. Kha throws a head kick that misses. Wright half committed to a counter leg kick. Kha misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kha lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head. Kha looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely. A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wright throws a solid leg kick but Kha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright. Kha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL# Wright darts in and clinches Kha up against the cage.#T4# Wright lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright misses with a knee to the head. Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kha uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Wright. Kha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wright misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Kha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Kha. Wright throws a leg kick and Kha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Kha tries to keep at a distance but Wright has taken the fight into the clinch. Wright missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jermaine Wright will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Nice uppercut there from Wright. Kha cracks the inside of Wright's front leg. Kha misses with a looping right. Wright feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL# Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kha avoids the body shot from Wright.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Kha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kha avoids the body shot from Wright.
Kha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha throws a half hearted mid kick. Good work by Kha as he checks the leg kick. Kha looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range. Kha slips under a jab.#T1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kha.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kha moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright. Kha moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Kha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wright stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kha is trying to counter with his kicks. Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kha thows a left - swing and a miss! Kha swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright. Kha flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.#T2# Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kha lands with a nice body kick. The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kha throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily. Kha circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wright. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wright - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Wright. Kha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wright delivers a nice body kick. Kha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Kha misses with an uppercut. Wright lands a body shot.
Kha takes one to the side of the head.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts. Wright throws a front kick that sends Kha stumbling back into the cage. Wright moves out of range as Kha strikes. Wright lands a body shot.
Kha tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wright. Kha throws a jab when Wright was well out of range. Wright misses with a body shot.
Kha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wright slips under a jab from Kha.#T4# Kha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kha throws a jab when Wright was well out of range. As Kha backs away, Wright returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Wright slips under a jab from Kha. Wright swings for the body but Kha moves out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Kha.
Wright is looking to counter the offense by Kha and move into the clinch. Kha swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kha misses with a body kick. #CL# Wright has closed the distance and engaged Kha in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright. Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kha's efforts to push away. Kha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jermaine Wright. I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Wright! After winning the bout, Jermaine Wright 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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Event:
T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michael's head. Michael thumps Kha with a low kick. Kha avoids the body shot from Michael.
Kha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kha blocks a head kick by Michael.
Bryer Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha digs a good hook to Michael's body.
Michael throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Bryer Michael has been cut. Michael motions for Kha to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Michael takes a shot right to the bread basket. Michael has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michael there as he acknowledges the shot. Michael throws a looping overhand right but Kha ducks down to avoid it. Kha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. 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!#KD# Kha lands a big uppercut and Michael crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Michael looks OK. Kha waves Michael back to his feet! Michael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kha misses with a body kick. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha delivers a nice body kick. Michael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
#T1# A jab from Kha misses. Kha with a hook. Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Kha throws a nice outside leg kick. Kha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kha is looking to counter with head kicks. Michael lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Michael misses with a looping left. Michael blocks the body kick.
Kha misses with a looping right. Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kha throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it. A countering left hand to the body from Michael misses. Michael drops his hands momentarily and Kha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kha keeps Michael at a distance using the push kick. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Michael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab. Michael tries a low kick but Kha avoids it. Michael blocks the body kick.
Michael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Michael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it. Kha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Michael's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Michael tried to score with a low kick but Kha checks it. Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael. Michael throws the kick towards the body but Kha avoids it. Michael scores with a jab to the body. Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Michael misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Michael finds it's target.#T3# Kha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Michael throws a series of punches but Kha moves out of range. Michael moves out of range of the body kick. Kha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kha cracks the inside of Michael's front leg. Michael jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance. Michael blocks the body kick.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice jab. Michael blocks a head kick by Kha.
Kha looks to throw a body kick enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab. Kha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michael if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Kha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kha misses with a body punch
enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab. 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! Michael moves out of range of the body kick. Michael looks for the body kick but Kha saw that one coming. #T4# Michael throws a sloppy body shot
and Kha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michael thinking. A low kick from Michael is predictable there and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kha 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.
#CUT# That has opened up Bryer Michael's cut even more. Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Michael misses with a body shot.
Michael takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kha throws a half hearted mid kick. Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael. Michael throws a head kick but Kha moves out of range.
Kha looks to land a body kick but Michael moved away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD# Kha lands a big head kick that sends Michael tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Michael back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Michael is rocked! Michael gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kha gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Michael is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha! An out of breath and clearly excited Kai Kha thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
T161 - ITFL Team Finale
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# Von Kuschelbär thumps Kha with a low kick. Kha lands with a good body shot. Kha scores with a nice head shot. Kha throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it. Kha throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Kha throws a half hearted mid kick. Von Kuschelbär throws a chopping leg kick but Kha manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it. Kha looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelbär! But no joy. Von Kuschelbär keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Kuschelbär takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Von Kuschelbär blocks a leg kick. Kha misses with a straight left. Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha. Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Crunch! Von Kuschelbär slams his shin into Kha's torso. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Von Kuschelbär misses. Kha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away. Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet. Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses. Kha is looking to counter punch. Kha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2# Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it. Von Kuschelbär smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kha connects with a right hand. Von Kuschelbär shakes it off. Von Kuschelbär takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Kha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Von Kuschelbär to counter with a crisp jab. Von Kuschelbär looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Von Kuschelbär motions for Kha to come forward. Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that misses. Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# A right-left combo lands from Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär misses with a two punch combination.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it. Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily. Von Kuschelbär feints a counter leg kick. Von Kuschelbär throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head. Kha stuffs the takedown. Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Von Kuschelbär cracks a nice hook into Kha's ribs. Von Kuschelbär shoots in looking for a takedown. Kha tries to sprawl out of it but Von Kuschelbär keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Kuschelbär just manages to avoid it. Von Kuschelbär walks into a left hand. #T4# 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! Von Kuschelbär misses with a leg kick and Von Kuschelbär takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Von Kuschelbär connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kha momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut! Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a nice jab. Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Kha. Kha takes one to the chin there. Von Kuschelbär stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha. Von Kuschelbär lands a head shot. Kha clobbers Von Kuschelbär with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelbär. Kha throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Von Kuschelbär's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Kuschelbär scrambles back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Von Kuschelbär connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kha's head backwards. Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. As Von Kuschelbär backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelbär walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kha. Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha. Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown but Kha shows good takedown defense. Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Von Kuschelbär throws a nice outside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kha jabs Von Kuschelbär to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Kha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around? Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming. Kha throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Von Kuschelbär throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand. Von Kuschelbär with a hook. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks. Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far. Kha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Both fighters circling a little - Kha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kha keeps Von Kuschelbär at a distance using the push kick. Kha throws a head kick that misses. Von Kuschelbär thinks about the counter body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kha checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2# Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kha misses the shot to the body. Von Kuschelbär feints a counter leg kick. Von Kuschelbär moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kha. Kha obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Von Kuschelbär fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha. Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there. Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Kuschelbär. #T3# Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelbär. That did some damage! Kha moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha. Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab. Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head. Kha throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it. Von Kuschelbär shoots in looking for a takedown but Kha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Kuschelbär's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kai Kha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelbär.#T4# A big right from Kha misses. Von Kuschelbär looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Von Kuschelbär takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelbär, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target. Good work by Von Kuschelbär as he checks the leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär. Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range. Kha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Nice body kick from Kha. Von Kuschelbär throws a nice looking combination but Kha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kha throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelbär takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha. Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick from Kha.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelbär on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Von Kuschelbär lands with an uppercut that bounces Kha off the cage and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Kha tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelbär steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Von Kuschelbär has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kha. Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Von Kuschelbär shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A jab from Kha misses. Kha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Von Kuschelbär lands a body shot.
Kha throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelbär takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha. Kha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha scores with a hook. Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Kuschelbär is lucky that one didn't land flush. Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kha throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side. Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well.#T1# Kha throws a half hearted mid kick. Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick. Von Kuschelbär looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab. Kha is looking to counter with head kicks. Kha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Von Kuschelbär blocks a leg kick. Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelbär. A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target. Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy. Kha tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelbär has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Kha avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Von Kuschelbär takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet. Von Kuschelbär cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Kha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kha scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Kuschelbär might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kha has got the better of the exchanges. Von Kuschelbär with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target. Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.#T3# A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelbär blocks the low kick. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it. Kha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Kha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick. Von Kuschelbär takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy right hand but Kha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. No joy there for Kha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a hook. Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Von Kuschelbär lands with a hook. Kha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Von Kuschelbär moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kha misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses. Von Kuschelbär keeps Kha at a distance using the push kick. Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Kha misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick. Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that misses. Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off. A low kick from Von Kuschelbär is predictable there and Kha counters with a nice uppercut. Kha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Kuschelbär stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Kha. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelbär! But no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Kuschelbär. Kha is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Kha on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kha throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär working away.#T1# Kha is looking to reverse the position. Von Kuschelbär tries to move to mount but Kha blocks the move with his legs. Kha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Kuschelbär wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound but Kha is defending the strikes. Von Kuschelbär lands a decent elbow from side control. The ground and pound from Von Kuschelbär seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Von Kuschelbär postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Von Kuschelbär are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Kha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Kha is working hard here to advance position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Von Kuschelbär has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Von Kuschelbär cracks Kha with a big right hand but Kha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Von Kuschelbär lands some shots froms side control. Von Kuschelbär tries to score with some ground and pound. Kha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Kha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Von Kuschelbär thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kha's head. #T3# Kha trying to hold on to Von Kuschelbär's head to control him but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control. Kha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Von Kuschelbär with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut. Von Kuschelbär throws a good cross that connects.
Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Von Kuschelbär uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
#T4# Von Kuschelbär misses the jab. Kha digs a good body shot into Von Kuschelbär's ribs. Von Kuschelbär lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelbär backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Kha. Von Kuschelbär lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Von Kuschelbär shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Von Kuschelbär shoots in and drives through. Kha sprawls well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kha on the wrong end of a nice hook. Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round! #R5# Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Von Kuschelbär misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kha counters with a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. Kha is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Von Kuschelbär digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs. Von Kuschelbär chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kha scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelbär should have avoided that one. Von Kuschelbär scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Kuschelbär throws a nice outside leg kick. Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Kha to counter with a crisp jab. Von Kuschelbär thows a body kick. Kha tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1# Kha moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha works the jab nicely. Kha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kha lands with a straight right. Von Kuschelbär didn't see that one coming. Kha looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelbär is out of range. Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kha lands with an overhand left. Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelbär steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Kuschelbär in the body. Kha throws a front kick that sends Von Kuschelbär stumbling back into the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kha connects with a single shot there. Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kha misses with a straight right. Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it. Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kha throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range. Von Kuschelbär comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3# Von Kuschelbär takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Von Kuschelbär connects with an inside leg kick. Nice sprawl there from Kha as Von Kuschelbär shoots in. Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Kuschelbär looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kha jabs Von Kuschelbär right on the nose. Von Kuschelbär blinks but takes it well. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Von Kuschelbär swings widly with a right hand
and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelbär's knee momentarily. Kha with a nice cross. Kha tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick. Kha lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelbär off balance momentarily. Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. That kick from Kha tenderised Von Kuschelbär's leg. Von Kuschelbär is trying to keep his angry face on. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha wants to slow Von Kuschelbär down by chopping away at his legs. Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Kha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Von Kuschelbär walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Donk. Von Kuschelbär catches Kha right on the button with a cross. Kha tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha! Kai Kha very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ITFL 10.1
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Judah misses with a combination
and Kha counters with a straight right hand.#CUT# It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut. Kha cracks Judah with a good jab. Judah checks a leg kick. Judah throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily. Kha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Judah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kha misses with a body kick. Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Kha clinches. Kha throws a head punch that misses. Kha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judah.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Kha controls his hands.
Kha blocking some punches.
#T1# Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Kha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kha takes a shot to the head. Kha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah prevents a body shot from Kha. Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kha lands with a left to the head. #BC# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Judah swings for the body but Kha moves out of range.
Kha misses with an uppercut
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked and Kha counters with a thumping low kick. Kha lands with a hook. Judah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kha's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Judah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kha throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. An inside leg kick from Judah misses. Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Judah just manages to avoid it. Kha throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Kha scores with a nice strike. Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kha loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch. Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Judah misses with a low kick.
#T3# Kha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily. Judah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kha with a body shot. Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kha misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Judah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kha, pushing him back against the cage.#T4# A right hand to the body from Kha.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kha can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah. Kha lands with a short shot to the head. Judah tries a body shot but Kha blocks it.
Kha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Judah has Kha pressed against the cage.
Kha is stalling here.
Judah has had enough of the clinch but Kha keeps him there for the moment. A nice left hand lands by Kha.
Kha has Judah pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kha working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Judah avoids the body shot from Kha.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here. Judah misses the shot to the body. Kha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A cross from Kha lands. Kha swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
A low kick from Judah is predictable there #TD# and Kha counters with a single leg into guard. Judah didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judah wants to sweep here but Kha controlling him for the moment. Kha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Judah's head. Kha landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2# Judah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kha postures up.
Kha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around? Kha postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it. #SUB2# Kha is posturing up here but Judah has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kha tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kha has to tap! Slick submission there by Judah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ras Li Judah! Our winner, Ras Li Judah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1# Kha misses with a straight left. Perry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kha lands a nice looking body shot.
Kha scores with a decent looking hook. That kick from Perry tenderised Kha's leg. Kha is trying to keep his angry face on. Kha throws a big shot that misses. Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry. Kha thows a left - swing and a miss! Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Perry throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perry feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kha throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Perry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kha back to the cage. Perry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Perry scores with a kick to the midsection. Kha jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kha misses with an uppercut
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from Perry misses. Kha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kha throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range.
Kha jabs Perry to the body, keeping him at a distance. Perry cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head. Kha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. Perry tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way. Kha lands with a nice body punch. Kha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kha throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Perry looks to throw a body kick and Kha counters with a body kick. 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! Kha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perry finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2# Kha takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good work by Perry as he checks the leg kick. Kha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha misses the body punch letting Perry counter with a right hand. Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Perry looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab. Perry throws a leg kick but Kha moved away. Perry misses with a body kick. Perry lands the left hand. Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kha motions for Perry to come forward. Kha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kha backing away here, and Perry unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Perry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kha scores with a spinning back kick!#T3# Perry lands a jab. Kha throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand! Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Kha loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch. Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kha half committed to a counter leg kick. Kha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perry is able to avoid easily. Perry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kha. Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Perry as he checks the leg kick. Kha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perry. Kha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kha looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely. Perry avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha backing away here, and Perry unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kha on the wrong end of a nice hook. Perry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Kha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Perry misses with a kick to the body.
Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry scoring well with a low kick there.
Kha scores with a sloppy right hand. Perry should have avoided that one. Perry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Kha. Kha looks to land a body kick but Perry moved away. Perry with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily. Perry throws a nice outside leg kick. Kha connects with a body shot. Kha misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kha loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch. Perry misses with a looping right. Kha throwing a counter right hand but Perry manages to avoid it. Kha throws a body kick that misses. Perry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kha. That one must have hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duane Perry will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely. Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well. A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha throws a shot from downtown. Perry moves away and avoids it. Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kha. Kha looks to land a body kick but Perry moved away. Perry throws out a counter right but Kha avoids it with no problem. Perry throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Kha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Perry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kha wants to slow Perry down by chopping away at his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perry blocks a head kick by Kha.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick. Perry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A slapping leg kick lands for Perry.
Perry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Perry cracks Kha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Perry slips a jab from Kha. Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry. Kha thumps Perry with a low kick. Perry throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily. Kha throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot. Kha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perry is out of range and Kha settles back down. Kha swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Kha misses with a hook. Perry counters with a body kick. A head kick misses from Kha. A big right from Kha misses. Kha throws a quick inside leg kick. Perry ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha. Kha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kha blocks a jab.#T2# Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily. Perry connects with a right hand. Kha shakes it off. Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a nice leg kick. 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! Kha loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch. Kha takes one to the side of the head.
Kha connects with a solid leg kick. Perry looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away. Kha connects with a crisp jab. Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perry doesn't seem bothered though. Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Perry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Perry connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kha misses with a straight left. Kha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand. Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Perry closes the distance and clinches. Perry misses with a short punch on the inside. Kha is trying to break free. Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha blocking some punches.
#BC# Kha breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4# Perry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Kha slips the punch. Kha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kha misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely. 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! A jab from Kha misses. Perry with the counter takedown but Kha avoids it easily. Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry. And Kha counters with a quick kick to the body but Perry blocks it. Kha misses with a left hand and Perry finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Perry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head. Perry is looking to chop away at Kha's legs. A big right from Kha misses. Perry jabs Kha right on the nose. Kha blinks but takes it well. Perry works the jab nicely. Kha throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot. Kha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duane Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Kha scores with a nice body kick.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kha slips a jab from Perry. An inside leg kick lands from Perry. A leg kick checked by Perry. A little jabbing left from Perry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kha misses the shot to the body. Perry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha. It seemed like Perry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perry throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily. Perry scores with a jab. Perry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Perry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Kha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perry. Perry misses with a straight right. Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry. Perry scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheers as Perry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though. Perry lands a head kick. Kha smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Perry takes one on the button. Perry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perry connects with an inside leg kick. Kha needs to keep his hands up - Perry had a free shot at his head there. This has been an exciting period of action! Kha scores with a body shot.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away. The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Kha throws a leg kick but Perry sees it coming and moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha blocks a leg kick. Perry jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kha throws a big counter combination but Perry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Perry with a nice cross. Perry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kha throws a low kick but Perry avoids it. Perry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kha throws out a leg kick but Perry moves out of range and Kha only half commits. Kha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perry. Kha looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range. Perry cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perry, as that shot connected.
Kha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3# Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab. Kha misses with a leg kick. Perry slips under a jab. Kha throws a quick inside leg kick. Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away. Kha throws a leg kick but Perry sees it coming and moves out of range. Kha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kha throws a big shot that misses. Perry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2# Perry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kha struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
#BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
Perry blocks a jab. Perry wants to land a leg kick but Kha is out of range. #T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Perry. That's going to slow Kha down. Kha looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range. Kha throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A clash of legs there as Perry blocks the low kick. Kha throws a leg kick but Perry sees it coming and checks it nicely. Perry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Perry throws a nice inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Perry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Perry misses. Perry misses the shot to the body. Kha checks a low kick from Perry. Perry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Perry throws a leg kick and Kha counters with a stiff right hand. Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Duane Perry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Perry slips under a jab. A jab from Kha misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duane Perry. Well Perry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duane Perry! Duane Perry took some time post fight to say the following; 'ROTFLMAO did you really think you could beat me? LOL hAhahahahah. STFU noob.'.
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Event:
ITFL 8.2
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1# Kha throws the left hand but Aires avoids the punch easily. Aires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Aires throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head.#CUT# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires. A head kick misses from Aires. Kha defending well as Aires loads up on a big left hand. Aires backing away here, and Kha unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kha keeps Aires at a distance using the push kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet. Kha wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aires has a takedown stuffed. Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target. Kha moves away from the strike by Aires. #T1# Kha moves away from the strike by Aires. Aires throws a head kick but Kha moves out of range.
Aires moves out of range as Kha throws a body kick.
Kha throws a hook but Aires blocks it. Aires connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A jab from Aires misses. Aires wants to slow Kha down by chopping away at his legs. Kha slips under a jab. It seemed like Kha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Aires misses with a straight left. Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kha. Kha circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Aires thows a body kick. Kha tries to catch it but that hurt him. Aires missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aires blocks it well. Aires lands the left hand.#T2# A big right from Kha misses. #CL2# Kha drives through and clinches with Aires against the cage.
Aires lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Aires fails to land. Aires is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kha is keeping busy. Aires misses with a punch to the body.
Aires drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aires goes for a double leg but Kha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kha continues to drive forward. It seemed like Kha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kha is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Aires lands a nice hook to Kha's body. Kha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Aires fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Aires throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily. Kha flicks out a counter leg kick but Aires steps away. Kha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Aires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aires misses with a body shot.
Kha misses with a body kick. Aires misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a thumping low kick. Aires throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2# Kha lands a big head kick that sends Aires tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Aires back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Bruno Aires has been cut. Aires tries to move into range but Kha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. 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! Aires throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha counters with a leg kick. Aires throws a leg kick and Kha counters with a slapping leg kick. Aires throws a leg kick but Kha sees it coming and moves out of range. Kha looks like he wants to counter punch here. Aires throws a half hearted mid kick. Kha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aires momentarily.
#ROC2# Aires is rocked! Kha thows a body kick. Aires tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Aires dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut! Aires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Aires shoots for a double leg takedown but Kha sprawls well. He's pushed Aires's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Aires is breathing heavily. Kha misses with an uppercut. Aires saw that one coming. Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Aires has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kha finds it's way round the side to connect with Aires's head. A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target. Kha blocks a leg kick. Kha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick. Aires appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Aires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kha. Kha circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kha throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily. Kha blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nice defenses there by Aires. Aires scores with a jab. Kha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aires checks a leg kick. Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Aires scores with a jab to the body. Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Aires misses with a right hand and Kha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aires thinking. A big right from Aires misses. Aires throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kha lands with a hook. Aires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kha lands a really nice looking cross but Aires seems unphased.
Aires fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range. Kha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aires looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Aires ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Aires walks into a jab. Aires shoots for a double leg takedown but Kha sprawls well. He's pushed Aires's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Aires drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Oh Aires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kha cracks Aires with a hook to the temple - Aires is on wobbly legs here! Kha swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Aires falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kha wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Kha! During a confident post fight interview, Kai Kha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFL 7.1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Kha tries to keep at a distance but Steel Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Steel Penn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kha wants to sweep but no luck. Kha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kha is keeping the position for now. Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there. Steel Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Steel Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1# Kha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Steel Penn preventing the sweep. Steel Penn advances to half guard. Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kha tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg. Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Kha is defending well. #T2# 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. Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kha 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. Kha is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel Penn checks it well. Steel Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kha circles away.
Kha only half commits to the counter leg kick. A cross from Kha lands.#CUT2# It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut. Kha swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn. Kha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Penn under the eye.#T3# Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel Penn. Kha tries to work over Steel Penn's front leg with a kick but Steel Penn checks it. Steel Penn tries to clinch but Kha moves out of range. Kha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kha feints a counter leg kick. Steel Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown and Kha scores with a counter punch that sends Steel Penn to the canvas! Kha smells blood - he's punishing Steel Penn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Steel Penn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha! Our winner, Kai Kha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciprianni is just out of range. Kha looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely. Kha tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Kha is wise to it. Kha misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice cross by Ciprianni. Ciprianni throws a push kick but Kha slaps the foot to one side. Kha cracks Ciprianni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kha misses with a hook
and Ciprianni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slapping body kick lands there for Kha. Ciprianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kha's sensitive parts. Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Kha checks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kha defending well as Ciprianni loads up on a big left hand. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Ciprianni throws a body punch but Kha moves out of range. Kha scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.#T1# Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ciprianni takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kha moves out of range of the body kick. Kha throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ciprianni counters with a nice leg kick. Kha tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Ciprianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ciprianni tries to close the distance and clinch but Kha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ciprianni slips under a jab from Kha. Kha connects with a jab.#KD# Kha feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ciprianni sprawling to the canvas! Ciprianni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kha finish him?!
#ROC# Ciprianni is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Ciprianni cracks Kha with an open hand slap. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha motions for Ciprianni to come forward. Kha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well. Kha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kha drops his hands momentarily and Ciprianni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ciprianni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Kha tries to keep at a distance but Ciprianni has taken the fight into the clinch. Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ciprianni lands with a right to the head. #BC# Kha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2# Ciprianni shoots in and bounces Kha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #T3# Kha can't keep his opponent in guard - Ciprianni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kha tries to get to full guard but Ciprianni has control of the leg. Ciprianni trying to control from half guard but Kha is working away. Kha is pressing down on Ciprianni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kha keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass. Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Kha keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ciprianni preventing the sweep. Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ciprianni controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kai Kha will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Danny Ciprianni's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ciprianni if he has to take too many more of those.
Kha looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ciprianni.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Kha is wise to it. Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kha checks a leg kick. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni darts in looking for a takedown but Kha gets double underhooks and turns Ciprianni into the cage. A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet. Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ciprianni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ciprianni feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down. Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far. Ciprianni lands with a straight right. Kha didn't see that one coming. Ciprianni misses with a leg kick and Kha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ciprianni - the referee stops the clock and Kha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ciprianni. Kha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni defending well as Kha loads up on a big left hand. Kha misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Ciprianni. Ciprianni throws a leg kick that is checked and Kha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kha swings widly with a right hand
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand. Kha misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming. Ciprianni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ciprianni digs a good hook to Kha's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ciprianni. Kha throws a counter high kick but Ciprianni was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2# Kha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ciprianni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It looked like Kha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Ciprianni moves into the clinch. Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow. Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Kha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ciprianni tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ciprianni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kha blocking some punches.
Ciprianni avoiding damage as Kha throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ciprianni.
Kha blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Kha controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Kha has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Ciprianni scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Kha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards. Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Kha working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni. Ciprianni lands a hook to the side of the head. Kha works on Ciprianni's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Kha - that landed with a thud.
Kha lands a hook that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards. Ciprianni trying to control the position but instead, Kha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ciprianni into the cage. Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Kha misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kha. Ciprianni is breathing heavily. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kha. Kha crunches a lovely knee into Ciprianni's ribcage. Danny Ciprianni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ciprianni has Kha pressed against the cage.
#T4# Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kha's elbow. Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Kha. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Kha. Kha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Kha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kha working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kha. Kha throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni. Ciprianni tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kha lands an uppercut. Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprianni lands a left hand.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Danny Ciprianni's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Ciprianni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range. Ciprianni slips under a jab. Ciprianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciprianni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2# Kha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ciprianni to score an easy takedown into full guard. Kha trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #T1# Ciprianni wants to control from the top but Kha keeps moving. Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kha is keeping the position for now. Ciprianni showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciprianni is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kha. Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Kha misses. Kha tries to clinch but Ciprianni is having none of it. Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ciprianni throws a combination that misses and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ciprianni thows a leg kick but Kha checks it and Kha counters with a nice uppercut. Ciprianni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kha misses with a shot to the body and Ciprianni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ciprianni staying out of range there. Kha throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily. Ciprianni throws out a leg kick but Kha moves out of range and Ciprianni only half commits. Ciprianni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ciprianni lands with a nice body punch. #T3# Kha lands a jab to Ciprianni's midsection. Ciprianni connects with a body shot. Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ciprianni is out of range. Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ciprianni. Ciprianni obviously looking to wear him down.
Ciprianni lands the left hand. Ciprianni misses with a low kick. Kha is looking to counter with a shot to the body. That kick from Kha tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on. Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kha tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ciprianni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A nice inside leg kick there by Kha. That's going to slow Ciprianni down. Kha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kha there as he acknowledges the shot. Ciprianni throws out a leg kick but Kha moves out of range and Ciprianni only half commits. Kha lands a front kick.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kha darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jab by Kha. Kha blocks the body kick.
Ciprianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
Ciprianni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha. Ciprianni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ciprianni is still on wobbly legs! Can Kha finish him? Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kha. Ciprianni shrugs it off though. Ciprianni seems to have recovered his senses. Kha scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Kha. Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Kha. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha! Kai Kha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ITFL 5.1
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Kha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Von Kuschelbär avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Kuschelbär looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha. Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kha thows a left - swing and a miss! Kha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range. Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Von Kuschelbär is looking to chop away at Kha's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kha misses with a wild combination.
Kha misses the jab. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Kuschelbär has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. The fighters circle momentarily. Von Kuschelbär darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the jaw. Von Kuschelbär scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kha doesn't seem bothered though. Kha throws a head kick that misses. Kha is looking to score with low kicks. Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Kha.
As Kha backs off Von Kuschelbär throws a huge counter combo but Kha manages to avoid it all. Von Kuschelbär jabs Kha right on the nose. Kha blinks but takes it well. Kha connects with a body shot. We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Kuschelbär has time to react. Kha checks the leg kick. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelbär!
#TD2# Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kha quickly recovers to half guard.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kha. Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom. Von Kuschelbär wants to pass the guard but Kha is keeping the position. Von Kuschelbär won't allow Kha to sweep him here. Von Kuschelbär seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom. #T3# The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Von Kuschelbär being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kha lands a nice shot to the body.
Kha swings away with a leg kick that misses. Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head. Von Kuschelbär takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4# Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab. Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
And Von Kuschelbär responds with a good body kick, but Kha manages to step out the way in time. Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kha. Kha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Kha checks it. Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kha counters with a head kick. Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2# Von Kuschelbär shoots in and bounces Kha off the cage to secure the takedown into 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! Kha wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kai Kha will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and clinches up with Kha, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelbär pushes Kha against the cage but Kha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2# Von Kuschelbär feints and as Kha raises his hands in defense, Von Kuschelbär changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Von Kuschelbär postures up in Kha's guard and throws a big left but Kha blocks it. Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes but missing. Kha is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Kha wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Kuschelbär postures up in Kha's guard and throws a big left but Kha blocks it. #T1# Kha is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Kha being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Von Kuschelbär looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Von Kuschelbär fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot. Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A chopping leg kick lands by Kha. Kha throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelbär's shoulder, as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid the shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha lands a nice hook to Von Kuschelbär's body. Von Kuschelbär takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy body kick and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelbär's knee momentarily. Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelbär crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kha - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelbär gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kha. Von Kuschelbär manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Danga de danga de dang - Kha scores with a four punch combination! 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! Von Kuschelbär scores with a three punch combo!
Von Kuschelbär dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kha. That did some damage! Von Kuschelbär blocks a jab. Kha moves out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick.
Kha quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Kha looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range. Von Kuschelbär digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs. Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily. Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the jaw. Kha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelbär. Kha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice shot by Kha. Kha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far. Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the head.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it. Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick that misses. Kha throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Von Kuschelbär scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a two punch combination.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks. Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kha!
Von Kuschelbär stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A leg kick checked by Von Kuschelbär.#TD2# Von Kuschelbär shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kha's guard. Kha wants to hit a switch here but Von Kuschelbär passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kha there! Von Kuschelbär lands with some strikes. Von Kuschelbär misses with a head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Von Kuschelbär misses with a double jab.
Kha throws a leg kick and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand. Kha scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off. Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in but Kha avoids the takedown attempt easily. Von Kuschelbär throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Kuschelbär avoids a kick to the body.
Kha misses with a straight right. Von Kuschelbär avoids the head kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it.#T1# Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär. And Kha counters with a quick kick to the body but Von Kuschelbär blocks it. Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick. Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2# Von Kuschelbär gets a takedown into half guard. Kha wants to control but Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kha wants to control but Von Kuschelbär passes into side.
Kha keeps Von Kuschelbär under control for a moment.#T2# Von Kuschelbär working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kha is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Kha is keeping him busy. Kha tries to improve position but can't. Von Kuschelbär sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kha is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Kha is trying to control Von Kuschelbär's posture but Von Kuschelbär avoids it. Kha is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to take a break and control but Kha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Von Kuschelbär is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Kha is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kha throws a quick inside leg kick. Kha throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side. Von Kuschelbär lands a glancing blow to the side of Kha's head. Kha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelbär checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily. As Von Kuschelbär backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Von Kuschelbär slips a jab from Kha. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelbär! But no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick. Von Kuschelbär cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Von Kuschelbär lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Friedrich Von Kuschelbär comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Von Kuschelbär 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär! A victorious Friedrich Von Kuschelbär thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ITFL 4.1
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1# Kha scores with a jab to the body. Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Kha. Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kroblur checks a leg kick. Kroblur slips under a jab. And Kroblur counters with a quick kick to the body but Kha blocks it. Kroblur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kha but Kha pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kha lands with a kick to the temple. Kroblur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kha stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroblur. Kroblur gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Kroblur. Kroblur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Kha. Kroblur checks a low kick from Kha. Kha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kroblur ducks right into an uppercut from Kha. Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kroblur tries to land a body kick and Kha counters with a nice body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kha. Kroblur tried to score with a low kick but Kha checks it. A clash of legs there as Kroblur blocks the low kick. Jab from Kroblur. Kha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kroblur.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kha connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kroblur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kroblur scrambles back to his feet. Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kha blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Kha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kroblur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily. Kha flicks out a counter leg kick but Kroblur steps away. Kroblur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kha lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kha checks a leg kick. Kha ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur. Kroblur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kha defends well and Kroblur ends up having to push Kha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kha throws an off balance right hand
and Kroblur counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. An inside leg kick lands from Kha. A chopping leg kick lands by Kroblur. Kroblur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kha throws a big shot that misses. Kroblur throwing a counter right hand but Kha manages to avoid it. Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes. Kroblur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Kroblur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kha is trying to defend but Kroblur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Kroblur is trying to work for a kimura but Kha is defending well.
Kha controlling the position well. #T4# Kha is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Kha dodges it nicely.
Kroblur lands with a punch from half guard. Kha is holding on to half guard well. Kha trying to hold on to Kroblur's head to control him but Kroblur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kroblur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kha lands a jab to Kroblur's midsection. Kha lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming. Kha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Kroblur in the body. Kha throws a solid leg kick but Kroblur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kha cracks Kroblur with a right hand to the side of the head. Kha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kha 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kroblur just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Kha throws a big shot that misses. Kroblur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kha. Kroblur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kha tries to bum rush Kroblur with a series of wild strikes but Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kroblur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kha checks it well. Kha throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it. Kroblur cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Kha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kroblur misses with a leg kick and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kha misses with a hook
and Kroblur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Kha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kroblur on the side of the head. Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Kroblur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A nice side step and Kha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kha takes one on the button. Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kroblur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kha pinned against the cage. Kha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kha is looking to slow Kroblur down with leg kicks. It looks like Kroblur has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Kha lands with a nice body punch. #T3# Kroblur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kha tries to land a front kick but Kroblur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kroblur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kha lands with a nice body kick. Kha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kroblur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kroblur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kha on the side of the head. Kroblur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kha on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kha swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4# Kha walks into a stiff left hand from Kroblur. Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kroblur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kroblur wants to land a leg kick but Kha is out of range. Kha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Kroblur in the body. An inside leg kick lands from Kha. Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Both fighters circling a little - Kroblur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kroblur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kroblur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kroblur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kroblur walks into a straight right hand from Kha. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# A low kick from Kha is predictable there #TD# and Kroblur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kha wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment. Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kroblur won't allow Kha to sweep him here. Kroblur looking to pass the guard. Kroblur wants to control from the top but Kha keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha tries to land a sweep but no joy. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1# Kha keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kroblur checks it well. Kha throws a body kick that misses. Kroblur tries to counter with a takedown but Kha is quick to defend against it. Kha takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses. Kroblur tries a head kick but it misses.
Kha throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range. Kha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The fight stays on the outside here - Kroblur looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kha only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kroblur is looking to score with low kicks. Kroblur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kha throws a body shot but no joy. Kha digs a good hook to Kroblur's body.
#T2##TD# Kroblur gets the takedown into side control. Kha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kroblur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. You can see the frustration on Kha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ground and pound from Kroblur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kroblur throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# Kroblur cracks Kha with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kroblur landing a few strikes. Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Kha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kroblur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kroblur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kroblur trying to control the action but Kha is working from the bottom. Kha struggling a bit here.#T4# Kroblur is trying to ground and pound but Kha uses the momentary lack of control by Kroblur to regain half guard. Kroblur is controlling the pace.
Kha is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Kroblur showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kha 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha! Our winner, Kai Kha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ITFL 3.2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1# Kha misses the jab. Puleveski tries to counter with a takedown but Kha is quick to defend against it. Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puleveski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kha throws a leg kick and Puleveski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Kha finds it's way through Puleveski's defenses. Kha wants to land a leg kick but Puleveski is out of range. A quick step to the side and Puleveski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kha. Puleveski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kha. That one must have hurt.#T1# Kha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puleveski is looking for a counter combo. Puleveski walks into a left hand. Kha checks a low kick from Puleveski. Kha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Puleveski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puleveski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kha manages to circle out of the way. Kha throws out a leg kick but Puleveski moves out of range and Kha only half commits. Kha misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Puleveski misses the target. Puleveski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2# Kha cracks Puleveski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Puleveski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kha finish him?
#ROC2# Puleveski is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kha is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Puleveski flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Puleveski is out cold! Kha holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kha! During a confident post fight interview, Kai Kha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFL 2.1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# Yamato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT# It looks like Akihiko Yamato has been cut. Kha with a jab. Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Kha. Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamato manages to avoid it. Yamato staying out of range there. Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Yamato moves out of range easily. Kha misses with an uppercut. Yamato saw that one coming. Kha blocks a head kick by Yamato.
Kha misses with a hook. Yamato tries a quick counter leg kick but Kha is wise to it. Kha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kha connects with the punch.#ROC# Yamato is rocked!#CL2# Yamato instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Nice defenses there by Yamato.#T1# Kha ducks right into an uppercut from Yamato. Kha lands a nice shot that snaps Yamato's head back.
Yamato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
Yamato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamato.
Yamato lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kha swings for the body but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kha misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamato as he connects with a hook.#CL2# Yamato rushes Kha and presses him up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yamato misses with the head strike.
Kha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yamato scores with a shot to the side of Kha's head. Kha tries to break the clinch but Yamato is controlling the position. #T2# Kha dodges an elbow strike from Yamato.
Yamato lands a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Yamato. Kha struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamato controls his hands.
Kha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice left hand lands by Kha.
Kha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kha takes a shot to the head. Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kha backwards. Yamato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha tries to break free but Yamato pushes him back against the cage. Kha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kha's brow. Yamato throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Yamato drives through and clinches with Kha against the cage.
#T3# Yamato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kha crunches a lovely knee into Yamato's ribcage. Yamato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Kha breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kha. That snapped Yamato's head back.
Kha throws a hook to the side of Yamato's head but Yamato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamato's knee momentarily. Yamato tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamato just manages to avoid it. Yamato needs to keep his hands up - Kha had a free shot at his head there. Yamato is still on wobbly legs! Can Kha finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Akihiko Yamato's cut even more. A slapping leg kick lands for Kha.
Yamato seems to have recovered his senses. Kha lands a brutal head kick. Yamato looks out on his feet and Kha throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kai Kha! During a confident post fight interview, Kai Kha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFL 1.1
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuiness in the body. Kha misses with a looping right. McGuiness with a nice cross.#CUT# It looks like Kai Kha has been cut. Kha misses the shot to the body. McGuiness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've been told by McGuiness's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kha scores with a jab. McGuiness acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Good standup being displayed there by McGuiness as he connects with a hook. Kha slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuiness throws a right hand that misses
and Kha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGuiness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jab by McGuiness.#T1# Kha throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and McGuiness counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kha! McGuiness lets Kha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Kha is rocked! Kha throws the kick towards the body but McGuiness avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from McGuiness misses the target. A low kick from Kha is predictable there and McGuiness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kha is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuiness finish him? Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kha loads up on a big right hand but McGuiness slips the punch. McGuiness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kha seems to have recovered his senses. McGuiness takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kha connects with a jab. Kha connects with a leg kick. McGuiness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kha throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends McGuiness stumbling backwards into the cage! McGuiness bounces back off the cage towards Kha, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kha lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kha celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Kha! An out of breath Kai Kha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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