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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jah Kid (ranked 1701 p4p, 3966 weight class) and Andre Koefti (ranked 204 p4p, 421 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Walk - Pantera. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Koefti!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koefti moves out of range as Kid strikes.
Andre Koefti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koefti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kid throws a hook but Koefti avoids it easily.
Koefti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kid moves in looking to clinch but Koefti pushes him off.
Kid throws a series of punches but Koefti moves out of range.
Koefti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid.
Kid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koefti can't do much from the bottom here.
Kid trying to control the position but Koefti is working away.
Koefti is looking for a sweep.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Koefti is defending well.
Koefti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koefti stops Kid from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koefti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kid's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kid passes to full mount!
Koefti stops Kid from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koefti is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.
Kid wants to control the pace but Koefti is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Koefti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kid moves to the back.
Koefti wants to control his opponent's hands but Kid gets his hands free.
Koefti preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kid.
Kid seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koefti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kid fails to take his opponent's back.
Kid tries to control but Koefti wriggling away.
Kid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koefti stops Kid from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Koefti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koefti is looking to escape.
Kid goes for an armbar but Koefti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Koefti.
Koefti preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koefti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koefti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koefti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kid throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koefti escapes and throws Kid's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koefti's hands.
A jab lands there for Kid.
Koefti ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koefti.
Koefti is looking to chop away at Kid's legs.
Koefti staying out of range there.
Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koefti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koefti.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koefti moves away.
Koefti feints and then cracks Kid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kid down.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Koefti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koefti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koefti tries a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Koefti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koefti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koefti throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koefti gets a clinch.
Koefti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koefti lands a left hand.
Koefti digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
Good body shot from Koefti.
Koefti lands an elbow just above Kid 's eye.
Koefti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koefti lands a right hand.
Koefti is pressed up against the cage. Kid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koefti down to the mat. Koefti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koefti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koefti connects with a solid leg kick.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koefti.
Kid avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Koefti, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Kid.
Kid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koefti gets caught flat footed, as Kid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koefti has Kid pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koefti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koefti trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Koefti is retaining full guard.
Koefti is trying to keep Kid in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koefti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koefti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kid shoots for a takedown but Koefti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koefti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koefti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koefti scores with a leg kick.
Koefti wants to clinch.
Koefti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kid.
Kid blocks the body kick.
Kid throws a hook but Koefti blocks it.
Kid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koefti manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koefti.
Koefti is looking to slow Kid down with leg kicks.
Kid lands with an uppercut that bounces Koefti off the cage and back into range.
Koefti moves away from the strike by Kid.
Kid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koefti's head.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Andre Koefti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koefti.
A big right from Kid misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koefti staying out of range there.
Koefti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid takes a swing at Koefti's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Koefti.
Koefti looks to land a body kick but Kid moved away.
Koefti connects with a solid leg kick.
Koefti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koefti. That's going to slow Kid down.
Kid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koefti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Koefti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koefti tries a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Good leg kick by Koefti.
Koefti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Koefti tenderised Kid's leg. Kid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kid scores with a hook.
Koefti is looking to land body kicks.
Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koefti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koefti is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koefti wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kid is working for a kimura but Koefti is defending it quite comfortably.
Koefti regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koefti keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Koefti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid wants to control from the top but Koefti keeps moving.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Kid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kid advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid has control of Koefti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koefti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koefti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Koefti wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Kid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koefti!
Koefti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to work for an americana but Koefti has managed to regain full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Koefti. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kid trying to control but Koefti is working from the bottom.
Kid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Koefti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koefti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid stands and throws Koefti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kid working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koefti is looking for a sweep.
Jah Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Koefti tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koefti, who protects the arm well.
Koefti is not content to let Kid control the position.
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 Jah Kid.
I think Kid 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Kid!
A relieved looking Jah Kid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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RATING
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