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Event:
Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Kokorin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokorin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokorins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kona lands with a good body shot.
Kona scores with a hook to the body. Kokorin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokorin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kona feints and then cracks Kokorin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokorin down.
Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Kokorin off balance momentarily.
Kona tests Kokorin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kokorin looks for a takedown but Kona sprawls well.
Kona throws a shot to the body.
Kokorin needs to keep his hands up - Kona had a free shot at his head there.
Kona scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Kokorin is rocked!
Kona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kona jabs at Kokorin's body.
Kokorin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kona finish him?
Kokorin is holding his hands too far apart here. Kona throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kokorin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kona!
A very excited looking Kai Kona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Madness 26 Kahn vs Johnston
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Holloway gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kokorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kokorin is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kokorin defends it easily.
Kokorin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holloway is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokorin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kokorin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kokorin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokorin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kokorin is trying to get an arm triangle but Holloway is defending well. #SUB#
Kokorin tries for a kimura but Holloway is defending well. #T1#
Holloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Holloway manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kokorin's best efforts.
Holloway is looking to control Kokorin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kokorin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Kokorin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kokorin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holloway is just riding it out for now. Kokorin eventually gives up the hold.
Holloway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Holloway is defending against the submission attempts here by Kokorin.
Holloway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kokorin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kokorin's back!#SUB2#
Holloway looking for the RNC.
Kokorin wants to escape the position.
Kokorin is working hard here to advance position.
Kokorin is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kokorin fending off the submission attempt from Holloway. #SUB2#
Holloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Holloway is hanging on to Kokorin's back as he tries to escape.
Kokorin turns into Holloway and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kokorin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kokorin stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.
Holloway looking to control.
#SUB#
Kokorin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kokorin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kokorin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Kokorin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kokorin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Kokorin drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick Kokorin off! Kokorin jumps back into Holloway's guard.
Kokorin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kokorin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holloway controlling Kokorin's posture. #SUB2#
Holloway is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kokorin frees his head nicely. Oh but Holloway has switched to an armbar! Kokorin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dale Holloway!
As Dale Holloway got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: what else can I say besides, King me! '.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 11
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Kokorin with a poor takedown
and Goon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kokorin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Goon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kokorin! Goon lets Kokorin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Kokorin is rocked!
Goon flashes Kokorin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kokorin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kokorin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Goon punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Southern Goon!
A very excited looking Southern Goon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Kokorin (ranked 4764 p4p, 448 weight class) and Benny Baha (ranked 5527 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Kokorin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benny Baha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Baha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kokorin (0) vs (2) Baha
Baha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baha looking to pass the guard.
Kokorin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baha defends it easily.
Baha advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kokorin (0) vs (5) Baha
Kokorin tries to bench press Baha off him but Baha keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha trying to control the action but Kokorin is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kokorin is looking for a sweep.
Kokorin is not content to let Baha control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha takes a little break here. Kokorin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kokorin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baha trying to control the action but Kokorin is working from the bottom.
Kokorin seems a little lost for a moment, as Baha dominates the positioning.
Kokorin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kokorin is trying to escape the position but Baha is controlling the position.
Kokorin tries to bench press Baha off him but Baha keeps the position.
Kokorin is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kokorin is letting Baha control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokorin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Baha stalls from top position.
Baha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kokorin keeps working.
Baha slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Baha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Baha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kokorin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kokorin is trying to improve his position.
Baha wants to control but Kokorin is keeping him busy.
Kokorin is trying to escape the position but Baha is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokorin is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Baha tries for a kimura but Kokorin is defending well.
Kokorin tries to improve position but can't.
Kokorin seems a little lost for a moment, as Baha dominates the positioning.
Baha is continuing to stall.
Kokorin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baha's best efforts.
Baha works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kokorin (0) vs (8) Baha
Baha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kokorin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baha is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kokorin's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Baha the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Baha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kokorin tries to bench press Baha off him but Baha keeps the position.
Baha controls the position.
Baha is looking to take a break and control but Kokorin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baha controls the position.
Baha trying to control the position but Kokorin is working away.
Kokorin is looking for a sweep.
Baha slows the pace down.
Baha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kokorin, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kokorin is trying to get back to half guard.
Kokorin is working hard here to advance position.
Baha controls the position.
Kokorin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Baha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baha prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kokorin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baha trying to control the position but Kokorin is working away.
Kokorin is looking to regain half guard here but Baha keeps moving and retains side control.
Baha slows the pace down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kokorin tries to improve position but can't.
Baha is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baha.
Kokorin is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kokorin's face as Baha controls the position.
More stalling from Baha.
Kokorin is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kokorin is letting Baha control him for a moment.
Baha trying to control the position but Kokorin is working away.
Kokorin tries to improve position but can't.
Baha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Baha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baha controlling from side mount.
Kokorin is looking to regain half guard here but Baha keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Baha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kokorin is looking for a sweep.
Baha happy to just control the position for now.
Baha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kokorin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kokorin seems a little lost for a moment, as Baha dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kokorin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kokorin actively working from the bottom here.
Baha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kokorin actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kokorin actively working from the bottom here.
Baha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kokorin is looking to improve his position.
Baha is controlling the pace.
Baha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baha wants to pass to mount but Kokorin is defending the position.
Kokorin actively working from the bottom here.
Baha is controlling the pace.
Kokorin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baha wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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