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 DMMA Week in Review 5/1/23
Dynasty MMA had to spectacular shows last week, that was kicked off with DMMA 188 live from the Wombley Arena in London with 93K screaming fans present. The Main Event saw Cooper Roos take out yet another former DMMA Middleweight champion in Ansis Kaupens as he eyes another future showdown with the Champ Macca Outback. Most recently DMMA nearly sold out the Tokyo Bowl last Saturday night for DMMA 189 with 93,317 fans showed out in the Rising sun. DMMA 189 was highlighter with a huge Rubber match that saw Light Heavyweight champ Camara's Account retain his strap over Devonte Pinks.
There were a few action-packed fights but let's take a brief look at what went down on DMMA 188's key fights first.
Aubrey Grant def Renji Abarai via Unanimous Decision
Two DMMA legends met for the first time in their careers as Former Lightweight champ Aubrey Grant came into this bout riding a two-fight win streak at his new weight class of 145. His opponent was one of the Inaugural DMMA Hall of Famers Renji "Champ" Abarai whom had a unfortunate 2 fight loss streak heading into this altercation and was in dire need of a Win. Both men were studs out there going toe to toe but in the end, it was a clean sweep for Grant who's Volume of strikes were likely the difference maker.
Renji Abarai has had a great career here at Dynasty MMA. A four-time DMMA Featherweight champ and as mentioned HOF status but with his recent 3 fight losing streak Abarai has decided to hang up the gloves to focus on his Teammates down at Outlaw MMA. We wish him the best and the door is always open if he ever gets that itch to fight inside the Dynasty Cage again.
As for Mr. Grant he already has his next fight lined up and it's a big one, as he needs just one more win to rocket him atop the Featherweight Division. He meets Dmitri Kersikov on 2023-05-21 in a rematch and a chance to avenge a previous loss in his Featherweight Debut.
Benji Torres def Bofur Widenose via Unanimous Decision
Next up at Middleweight Benji Torres a Former title contender at Lightweight looked to keep his winning ways going and he did so with the Unanimous Decision verdict over Bofur Widenose who had his 2-fight win streak snapped in the process. All three Judges scored it the same 29-27 for Torres, as Bofur struggled to get his Takedowns through the fight. Round three he did however manage to get the upper hand, but it was too little too late.
Benji has had some up and downs at 185 pounds recently losing three straight, but this win has lifted his spirits surely. Benji will meet Ansis Kaupens next at DMMA 195.
As for Bofur its back to the drawing board as he will try to get back in the winner's circle at DMMA 196 against Eric Distefano.
Sheikh Mahmut def Roman Zhdanov KO (Head Kick) Rd 1 4:59
Probably the biggest upset of the weekend came in the DMMA 188 Co-Main Event when Sheikh Mahmut took out Roman Zhdanov with a Vicious Head Kick Ko with just 1 second left on the Clock. Both Men struck blood on their foe early in the fight, but it was Mahmut who played the role of the aggressor. After a Knockdown around the halfway point Sheikh took control and ended the bout just in time sending Roman to the mat via Head kick from hell.
Mahmut will step back in the cage in just 19 days from now as he meets the former Light Heavyweight champ Constantin Niculescu at DMMA 194.
It wasn't long ago the Roman was on a four-fight win streak and looking to get back in the #1 Contender seat but now after two straight losses Hes back to climbing that Heavyweight Ladder. Don't be surprised if Zhdanov comes charging up that ladder once again though.
Cooper Roos def Ansis Kaupens TKO (Strikes)
In the evenings Main Event Cooper Roos made short work of the former 185 pound champ here at DMMA in Ansis Kaupens. Cooper took the fight to the Clinch early on and completely man handled Ansis. Kaupens was like a fish out of water in there as he could neither amount any offensive strikers nor get out as Roos battered him with Knees and Punches. A thunderous Uppercut around the 3 minute mark sealed the deal for Cooper as the ref eventually halted the bout.
Cooper is ready for another scrap and the Dynasty Head Chief has granted him one in just 13 days from now against a DMMA Newcomer Arthur Menezes who is currently the 5th ranked Middleweight in the world. If he can get past this guy expect to see Roos fighting for that DMMA Middleweight strap again very soon.
Ansis Kaupens has struggled with consistency as of late but Hes always in the hunt at 185. He will face Benji Torres next as mentioned earlier, at DMMA 195 on May 21rst.
Full results of DMMA 188
Thufir Hawat def Klinx Maxwell Unanimous Decision
Kill Shot Jackson def Gaius Marius Unanimous Decision
Ricky Greene def Jean Luc Petit Unanimous Decision
Ray Luciano drew with Osiris Maharajah Draw
Paavali Kontiainen def Mark Antony Unanimous Decision
Jacob White def Bobby Mercer Unanimous Decision
DMMA 189 review
Satoshi Ekaku def Ilari Rahamies via Unanimous Decision
two ironmen of sorts took to the catch in a Featherweight affair, as the Black Jap battled the Asian Fin. Ekaku and Rahamies both had similar stats in terms of Strikes, but Satoshi Ekaku was clearly ahead in the accuracy category. This played an obvious factor as the fight went the distance and the Judges all agreed on a 30-27 verdict in favor of Satoshi. IIari may have come up short but the fight was fire for the Tokyo crowd and the Asian Fin himself picked up some fans in the losing effort. Both Men were awarded for their efforts with a Performance bonus as well earning the "Fight of the Night".
Satoshi Ekaku will return to Bantamweight for at least one fight as he meets another former Featherweight and Featherweight champ at that in Sean O Malley. "Kusuguru" has now won 3 straight "Fight of the Night" awards and this showdown with the Heavy-handed O Malley has potential to be his best fight ever if he can avoid being "Super" Sean's next KO victim.
IIari Rahamies has been through some dog fights since signing with Dynasty MMA and has picked up 5 Performance bonuses in his 10 fights here, 4 of which were fight of the Night. Rahamies is still awaiting his next challenger to present himself but whomever it might be, they better be ready for this firecracker!
Kwasi Kwong def Pierre Ledoux via KO (Punch) Round 2 2:13
Two recent victims of former Welterweight champ Gustav Harakka battled it out next with both men eager to get back into the win column. Pierre Ledoux struggled to get any offense going in round one after scoring his Takedowns, this would wear the Frenchman down big time. Round two proved that as he failed to secure a successful takedown and the Island Welterweight Tournament winner made him pay for his lake of fighter fuel with a Monstrous Uppercut that shut out Pierres lights, Good Night the Parties over!
Kwasi has come up short in two title fights at Welterweight and has decided to try his luck down a weight class. He has just inked a new 5 fight deal for the Lightweight division and with a 21-3-0 pro record he looks to bring some experience to the group not to mention that KO ability is there as well. We likes that shit here at DMMA my friends!
This is a tough spot for the French Pierre Ledoux now 0-3 in his last three bouts as he has struggled to work his world class Grappling against the top fighters of this DMMA welterweight Division. The Red belt in BJJ now sits and weights for his next foe with eagerness to get back in the game and in the title picture once more.
Kareem Johnson def Hendrix Cabrera via Submission (Strikes) Round 3 2:09
In the Evenings Co-Main Event we had an electrifying Middleweight scrap with two Men who have had some huge High points in their Careers. Hendrix Cabrera looked to be running away with his fight with Former DMMA 185-pound champ Kareem Johnson with what looked to be back-to-back rounds in his favor. Round Cabrera controlled the fight on the ground and round two he looked to be the aggressor in the standup, but Johnson looking and waiting for an opening. Kareem found his opening not long past the 1-minute mark of round two sending Hendrix to the mat with a crisp one, two counter. Cabrera may have never fully recovered from that Knockdown as Kareem continued to apply pressure to his reeling opponent. The end came at 2 minutes and 9 seconds of round three when Kareem landed a big Left hand on the button as Hendrix tried to hold on to a clinch, Johnson simply pushes him to the ground and continues his onslaught forcing Cabrera to Tap out due to strikes.
Kareem has had his fair share of title fights here at DMMA, and as of late they have been him coming up short in recapturing his once prized procession. The Tennessee native is currently in fight Negations with Dynasty Contenders about a potential matchup with the newly crowned DC Middleweight champ Pate Mfer.
As for Hendrix Cabrera I just got off the phone with his Manager Marky Mark who was very adamant about his disgust for Cabrera's Tapping to strikes in this bout. As we just inked his next fight which will be against former Sucker Punch Light Heavyweight champ Jacob Parker on 2023-05-27
Camaras Account def Devonte Pinks
To conclude this week in review we have the long-awaited rubber match between Light Heavyweight King Camaras "Fourth Multi" Account and the "The War Cat" Devonte Pinks. The Pre-Fight Walkins may have been the real show, as the fight itself was over in just a little past the minute mark. Pinks was looking to take off Accounts head early but left himself open and Account took full advantage with a big right hand just seconds into the fight. Devonte just couldn't get back in this one after that knockdown and once another opening was their Account took it with yet another Big Right sending Pinks tumbling to the cage and then to his knees were Camara went in for the finish via Referee stoppage.
This Marks Account's first title defense since his recent and now third title run with the DMMA Light heavyweight Strap. Account is now waiting for a potential Fight with the Dynasty Contenders Light Heavyweight Champ Borowa Gora who has been tearing shit up on the Contenders brand winning an Org record 5 straight Title Defenses thus far. This fight is still under negations but if sealed will be the very first DMMA vs DC champ vs Champ showdown, of many more to come.
Meanwhile Tough night in the Office once again for Devonte Pinks, man I hate to see such top-level talent fall short but it's not easy to dethrone guys like Account and some of the other champs here at Dynasty. Manager Action Jackson has since parted ways with Mr. Pinks meaning, he is now in the market for a new Manager and Fight Team.
Full Results of DMMA 189
Sone Fujimaro def Jack McScramble via Unanimous Decision
Koos Van Asch def Tiaoali Lvavatai via TKO (Strikes) Round 3 0:24
Tarik Oren def Jim Longchain via KO (Punch) Round 2 2:55
Hudson Clarkson def Gee Gutsu via Submission (Triangle) Round 1 3:57
Dewey Decimal def Klay Dee via Unanim ous Decision
Domonic Dilbrandt drew with Aristotle Sparbot via Majority Draw
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