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Event:
Bloody Bloody Island
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1# Kaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karalopolous swivels and escapes. Karalopolous shoots in but Kaka avoids the takedown attempt easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Karalopolous or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaka, which made it look bad. #TD# Kaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kaka trying to control the action but Karalopolous is working from the bottom. Kaka is really struggling to control Karalopolous but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Kaka is working for a kimura but Karalopolous is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Karalopolous throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1# Kaka trying to control the action but Karalopolous is working from the bottom. Karalopolous flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2# Karalopolous looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Karalopolous wants to control but Kaka is keeping busy.
Karalopolous is looking for a sweep. Kaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Karalopolous looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karalopolous taking some punishment here, with Kaka in his half guard. #SUB# Kaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karalopolous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaka. Karalopolous wants to get back to full guard.#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. Karalopolous is refusing to be controlled, as Kaka sits in half guard. Kaka throwing shots but Karalopolous is blocking nicely. Kaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karalopolous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Karalopolous looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Karalopolous trying to hold on to Kaka's head to control him but Kaka postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kaka slows the pace down in half guard. Kaka 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. Kaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karalopolous keeps working. #T3# Karalopolous wants to get back to full guard. Kaka is keen to just control but Karalopolous is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Karalopolous stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaka. Kaka gets slowly back to his feet. Karalopolous 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. Kaka feinted with a counter takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaka. A countering left hand to the body from Karalopolous misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaga Kaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaka takes one to the chin there. Kaka needs to keep his hands up - Karalopolous had a free shot at his head there. Dimi Karalopolous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karalopolous shoots in but no luck this time. Kaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Karalopolous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaka avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD2# Karalopolous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karalopolous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karalopolous landing strikes. #SUB2# Karalopolous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Karalopolous prevents Kaka from escaping the position. Kaka is trying to control Karalopolous's posture but Karalopolous avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't. Karalopolous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimi Karalopolous will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kaka shoots and misses and Karalopolous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Karalopolous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Kaka gets a takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Kaka. Kaka content to control rather than advance. Kaka is nestled in close to Karalopolous, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaka not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karalopolous keeps working. #SUB# Kaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Kaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karalopolous sees it coming and defends easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB# Kaka is looking for a kimura here.
Karalopolous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gaga Kaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Karalopolous actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karalopolous gets full guard. Karalopolous trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karalopolous can do anything to dispel that myth. Karalopolous thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Karalopolous keeping moving, preventing Kaka from controlling successfully. Kaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Karalopolous looking for a sweep. Not yet Karalopolous, not yet. Kaka scoring with punches to the head and body. Karalopolous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Karalopolous throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karalopolous keeping moving, preventing Kaka from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Karalopolous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Karalopolous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaka sprawls well. Kaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karalopolous gets slowly back to his feet. Gaga Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karalopolous is defended easily by Kaka.#T3# Karalopolous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karalopolous but Karalopolous pushes him off and we're back to square one. Karalopolous fails with a takedown attempt. Kaka attempts a counter takedown but Karalopolous avoids it well and moves away. Gaga Kaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karalopolous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Karalopolous persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing. Kaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Karalopolous, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kaka shoots in for a double leg but Karalopolous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Karalopolous lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaka's head. Kaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kaka goes for a double leg but Karalopolous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karalopolous continues to drive forward.#T4# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karalopolous. Karalopolous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Karalopolous persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing. Karalopolous darts in looking for a takedown but Kaka gets double underhooks and turns Karalopolous into the cage. Karalopolous tries for a takedown but Kaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Karalopolous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaka circles away. Karalopolous lands a nice hook to Kaka's body. Kaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Karalopolous scores with a takedown into Kaka's 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! Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Karalopolous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karalopolous has Kaka in his guard.#REVR# Karalopolous looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaga Kaka dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Karalopolous throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Karalopolous finishes the takedown easily into guard. Karalopolous stands up over Kaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous. Karalopolous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaka's guard. #SUB2# Karalopolous seems to be looking for submissions.
Karalopolous trying to mount his opponent but Kaka defends it. Kaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaka. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaka wants to get back to his feet but Karalopolous is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Kaka blocks nicely. #T1# Kaka 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. Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Kaka blocks nicely. Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kaka keeping moving, preventing Karalopolous from controlling successfully. Karalopolous might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Karalopolous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karalopolous, into his guard. #REVR# Karalopolous manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2# Karalopolous chips away with some ground and pound. Kaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Karalopolous doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Karalopolous controls Kaka momentarily but Kaka frees himself. Karalopolous striking off his back but it's not causing Kaka any problems. Kaka wants to control from the top but Karalopolous keeps moving. Kaka 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. #T3##SUB2# Karalopolous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karalopolous's guard. Karalopolous is not content to let Kaka control the position. Kaka winds up and cracks Karalopolous with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2# Karalopolous actively working from the bottom here. Kaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karalopolous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Karalopolous is trying to get back to full guard. Kaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4# Kaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karalopolous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Karalopolous wants to control but Kaka is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Kaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kaka 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. Kaka keeping full guard, as Karalopolous tries to pass. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight! Dimi Karalopolous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Karalopolous 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimi Karalopolous!
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Event:
zombie Tiki overlord
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Kaka fails with a takedown attempt. Wehmer has a takedown stuffed. Kaka shoots in for a takedown but Wehmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wehmer tries to counter with a takedown but Kaka is quick to defend against it. Gaga Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kaka doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Wehmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Barney Wehmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaga Kaka. Wehmer stopping the sweep attempt from Kaka. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaka wants to control the position but Wehmer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Nice strikes from Wehmer there. Kaka regains full guard. Nicely done. Kaka wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Kaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wehmer passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Kaka tries to bench press Wehmer off him but Wehmer keeps the position. #SUB# Wehmer tries for a kimura but Kaka is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wehmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wehmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wehmer trying to control the position but Kaka is working away. Kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# Wehmer landing a few strikes. Kaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wehmer is controlling him well. Kaka 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.#SUB# Wehmer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kaka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wehmer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wehmer lets go of the hold and Kaka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barney Wehmer! A very excited looking Barney Wehmer 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:
Island Feast
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Karl. Karl scores with a three punch combo!
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt. Karl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Karl punishes Kaka's body with a nice straight punch. Kaka has his takedown stuffed and Karl counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaka is defended easily by Karl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaga Kaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Kaka drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Kaka drops back looking for a leg! Karl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karl manages to kick Kaka off! Kaka jumps back into Karl's guard. Kaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kaka looking to pass the guard. Karl looking for a sweep. Not yet Karl, not yet. Kaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kaka throwing strikes but missing. Kaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kaka lands a couple of digs. Karl has momentary wrist control but Kaka slips an elbow through the middle. Kaka working some strikes from top position. Karl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Kaka scoring with some ground and pound. Kaka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kaka distracts Karl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kaka working some strikes from top position. Kaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC# Karl is rocked! Kaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Karl looks winded! Kaka chips away with some ground and pound. Karl is still in real trouble! Can Kaka finish him? Kaka lands a couple of elbows. Kaka landing with the ground and pound. 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!#SUB# Kaka 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. Kaka advances position into side control! Karl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Karl trying to remain calm as Kaka controls from the top position. Karl seems to have recovered his senses. Kaka is chipping away with strikes.
#T3# Kaka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kaka lands an elbow. Kaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kaka lands a strong strike to the head of Karl. That's dazed him! Kaka looking to finish here. Karl is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kaka lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaga Kaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Lawrence digs a good body shot into Kaka's ribs. Lawrence tries to clinch there but Kaka circles away.
#TD# Kaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence 's half guard. Lawrence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We've been hearing that Kaka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Kaka trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom. Kaka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Lawrence is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ground and pound from Kaka. Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Kaka has control of the leg. Kaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kaka scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Kaka drops an elbow to the side of Lawrence 's head. #ES2# Lawrence kicks off Kaka and gets to his feet. Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lawrence 's coach down at Evolution MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawrence 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kaka is breathing heavily. Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaka. Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaka with a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence punishes Kaka's body with a nice straight punch. Kaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
#T2# Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lawrence stuns Kaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lawrence lands a jab to the head.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawrence circles away. Lawrence now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaga Kaka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Donk. Lawrence catches Kaka right on the button with a cross. Lawrence lands with a good body shot. Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lawrence punishes Kaka's body with a nice straight punch. Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Kaka's ribs.#T3# Lawrence thuds a left hand into Kaka's body. Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kaka takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lawrence thuds a left hand into Kaka's body. Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence connects with a body shot. Lawrence throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kaka stumbling backwards into the cage! Kaka bounces back off the cage towards Lawrence , who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Lawrence lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Lawrence celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence ! Johnny Lawrence spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1# Keem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaka's hands. A head kick by Keem misses #TD# and Kaka counters with a shoot takedown. Keem fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Keem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Keem looks winded! Kaka advances position into side control! Kaka scoring with punches from side control. Keem taking a bit of punishment here - Kaka scoring with strikes. Kaka lands an elbow. Keem is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kaka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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! Keem tries to buck Kaka off but Kaka is having none of it. Kaka happy to just control the position for now. Keem is trying to improve his position. Kaka lands an elbow. Kaka works to advance to full mount. Keem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Kaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keem can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1# BOOM! Kaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keem tries to reverse the position but Kaka maintains control. Keem is squirming around, avoiding Kaka's attempts to control the action. Kaka controlling the pace for now. Keem tries to reverse the position but Kaka maintains control. Kaka lands a big shot there that rocks Keem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Kaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Keem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. BOOM! Kaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Keem tries to reverse the position but Kaka maintains control. A nice elbow there by Kaka. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keem is looking to get to half guard. Kaka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC# Keem is rocked! Oooooh, big shot lands for Kaka! Keem is hurt baaadly! Kaka is firing away with more strikes - Keem is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaga Kaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1# Kaka slips a straight right by Nizzola. Kaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kaka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Kaka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Nizzola regains half guard. Kaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nizzola tries to roll over but Kaka keeps him under control. Kaka misses with a head shot. Nizzola uses the momentum to regain guard. Kaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nizzola works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nizzola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nizzola has Kaka pulled in close to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nizzola is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1# Kaka has control of Nizzola's left arm, preventing Nizzola from doing any damage. #SUB2# Kaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nizzola stops Kaka from standing up. Kaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nizzola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nizzola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nizzola trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom. Kaka wants to improve his position but instead Nizzola has moved into half guard.
#SUB# Nizzola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Nizzola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaka sees it coming and defends easily.#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. Kaka is refusing to be controlled, as Nizzola sits in half guard. Nizzola performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Nizzola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nizzola trying to control the action but Kaka is working from the bottom. Kaka wants to improve his position but Nizzola is controlling well.
#SUB# Nizzola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaka has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Kaka is staying active underneath Nizzola, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Nizzola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaka is just riding it out for now. Nizzola eventually gives up the hold. Nizzola is keen to just control but Kaka is a slippery customer. Kaka moves into full guard.
Nizzola sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kaka 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.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nizzola looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Nizzola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Nizzola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nizzola. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaka can do anything to dispel that myth. Kaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Nizzola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nizzola. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucilio Nizzola dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nizzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka. Nizzola throws a body shot but no joy. And Kaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Nizzola pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nizzola throws a looping overhand right but Kaka ducks down to avoid it. Nizzola misses with a wild body shot. Kaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nizzola sprawls well. Nizzola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaka gets slowly back to his feet. Nizzola thows a left - swing and a miss! Nizzola stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Kaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaka lands in his opponent's guard. Kaka is fighting to break Nizzola's control of his arms but Nizzola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Nizzola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Nizzola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaka throwing strikes from guard but Nizzola blocks nicely. Kaka postures up and lands a big shot to Nizzola's brow. Nizzola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaka's guard. #REVR# Nizzola trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom. Kaka keeping full guard, as Nizzola tries to pass. Kaka wants to stand and escape but Nizzola is having none of it. #SUB2# Kaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nizzola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nizzola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Nizzola wants to control from the top but Kaka keeps moving. Lucilio Nizzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nizzola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaka is keeping the position for now. Nizzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaka can do to turn this around? Kaka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nizzola puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Kaka is holding on to half guard well.#T3# Nizzola trying to control the pace. Kaka won't allow Nizzola to pass to mount. #SUB# Nizzola is trying to work for a kimura but Kaka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nizzola sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kaka is not content to let Nizzola control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Nizzola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nizzola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Lucilio Nizzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaga Kaka. Nizzola misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaka. Nizzola misses with a straight right. Kaka moves out of range as Nizzola strikes. Nizzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka. Nizzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaka moves away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kaka fails to land the takedown. Kaka is breathing heavily. Nizzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucilio Nizzola dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nizzola misses the shot to the body. #TD2# Kaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaka lands in his opponent's guard. Nizzola wants to sweep but no luck. Kaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nizzola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nizzola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaka landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nizzola managing to control the position. Kaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nizzola works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Nizzola tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nizzola wants to stand up but Kaka is controlling him. Nizzola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nizzola 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. Nizzola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaka. Kaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kaka throwing strikes from guard but Nizzola blocks nicely. Kaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Kaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kaka is looking to pass Nizzola's guard but actually Nizzola recovers to full guard. Kaka working some strikes from top position. Nizzola working a defensive guard here.
Kaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nizzola's head. Kaka lands a couple of digs. Kaka with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Nizzola has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Nizzola has managed to lock this one up! Can Kaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nizzola on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucilio Nizzola!
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