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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Kalnoky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haha Urajoke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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146 lbs
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176 cm
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145 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Kalnoky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalnoky misses with a takedown attempt - Urajoke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalnoky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urajoke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalnoky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urajoke tries for a takedown but Kalnoky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalnoky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalnoky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalnoky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urajoke avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Kalnoky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urajoke throws a series of punches but Kalnoky avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalnoky.
Urajoke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kalnoky!
Urajoke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Urajoke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Urajoke swings around for an armbar but Kalnoky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Urajoke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky drops back looking for a leg! Urajoke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Urajoke manages to kick Kalnoky off! Kalnoky jumps back into Urajoke's guard.
Kalnoky 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.
Kalnoky trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Kalnoky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Urajoke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalnoky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalnoky with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky lands a couple of elbows.
Kalnoky tries to free his leg and advance position but Urajoke is retaining full guard.
Kalnoky trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform us that Urajoke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Urajoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalnoky throwing strikes from guard but Urajoke blocks nicely.
Kalnoky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urajoke is keeping the position for now.
Urajoke has momentary wrist control but Kalnoky slips an elbow through the middle.
Urajoke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalnoky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalnoky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalnoky trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Kalnoky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalnoky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalnoky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Urajoke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalnoky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalnoky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Urajoke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Urajoke has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urajoke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalnoky is keeping the position for now.
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 Tomas Kalnoky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalnoky clinches with his opponent.
Kalnoky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urajoke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalnoky wants the takedown. Urajoke is fighting it off but Kalnoky persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Urajoke's guard against the cage.
Kalnoky wants to control from the top but Urajoke keeps moving.
Kalnoky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalnoky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urajoke is keeping the position for now.
Kalnoky trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalnoky pushes down on Urajoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalnoky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kalnoky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urajoke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tomas Kalnoky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalnoky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Urajoke defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke wants to control but Kalnoky is keeping busy.
Kalnoky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalnoky prevents Urajoke from improving his position.
Kalnoky wants to work for an arm triangle but Urajoke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalnoky lands a nice short elbow.
Kalnoky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urajoke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalnoky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Urajoke to regain full guard.
Urajoke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalnoky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalnoky trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalnoky postures up.
Kalnoky wants to control from the top but Urajoke keeps moving.
Urajoke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalnoky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalnoky pushing down on Urajoke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalnoky is trying to work for a kimura but Urajoke is defending well.
Kalnoky is controlling the pace.
Urajoke wants to improve his position but Kalnoky is controlling well.
Kalnoky moves nicely into side control.
Kalnoky lands an elbow.
Kalnoky grinds an elbow into Urajoke's temple.
Kalnoky is trying to get an arm triangle but Urajoke is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalnoky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalnoky prevents Urajoke from escaping the position.
Kalnoky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urajoke keeps working.
Kalnoky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalnoky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Urajoke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalnoky trying to control the action but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kalnoky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kalnoky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalnoky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Kalnoky dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalnoky moves into the clinch.
Kalnoky turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kalnoky manages to end up in side control.
Kalnoky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Urajoke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Urajoke gets back to half guard.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalnoky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Kalnoky seems to be working for a kimura but Urajoke defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urajoke is looking to escape.
Kalnoky drops an elbow to the side of Urajoke's head.
Kalnoky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Urajoke defends it well.
Urajoke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Urajoke is refusing to be controlled, as Kalnoky sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalnoky lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke is staying active underneath Kalnoky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Urajoke wants to improve his position but Kalnoky is controlling well.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Kalnoky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalnoky seems to be working for a kimura but Urajoke defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalnoky is working for a submission of some sort.
Kalnoky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalnoky pulls his head out easily.
Kalnoky 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urajoke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalnoky trying to pass the guard but Urajoke defending well.
Kalnoky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urajoke sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalnoky is looking for a kimura here.
Kalnoky stops Urajoke from getting back to his feet.
Kalnoky is trying to control. Urajoke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalnoky is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
Kalnoky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urajoke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalnoky is trying to work for a kimura but Urajoke is defending well.
Kalnoky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Haha Urajoke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalnoky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urajoke keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Kalnoky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalnoky, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Tomas Kalnoky!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Tomas Kalnoky!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Tomas Kalnoky!
Tomas Kalnoky wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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