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Event:
MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakaromanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut. Kina saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Kina takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakaromanov loads up on a big right hand but Kina slips the punch.
Kina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Kina drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shakaromanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakaromanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kina somewhat.#T1#
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Kina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Shakaromanov backing away here, and Kina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Kina ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Kina is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shakaromanov engages and cracks Kina with a massive lead left hook - Kina tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shakaromanov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Kina shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.
Kina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.#TD#
Machado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Machado goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kina rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machado's guard! Nice work there by Kina!
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kina sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
Kina is stalling here. Machado is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machado has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Machado wants to control but Kina is keeping him busy.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kina is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Kina.#T2#
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kina landing a few strikes.
Kina working away.
Check out the look on Kina's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kina wants to stand but Machado is controlling his arm.
Kina just content to control the position. #T3#
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
Kina is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina scores with punches from side control.
Kina works to advance to full mount. Machado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been informed that Kina has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machado won't allow Kina to pass to mount.
Kina trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kina pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Machado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machado trying to control but Kina postures up.
Kina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Kina looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado has hold of Kina's hands but Kina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Machado closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kina quickly recovers to half guard.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kina is trying to control but can't.
Machado thows a huge punch but Kina dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kina won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Machado is keen to just control but Kina is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Kina defends the submission attempt.
Tai Kina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado is thwarting Kina's attempts to control the position.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Kina defends it.
Kina wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machado controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kina throws a big shot that misses.
Machado wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Kina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Kina settles back down. #TD2#
Kina shoots in and gets a takedown into Machado's guard.
Kina postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow.
Kina connects with a couple of short punches.
Kina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machado trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado 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#
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Kina is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Kina gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Machado's cut.
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#
Kina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Kina is working Machado over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Kina goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kina's guard! Nice work there by Machado!
Kina wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Kina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
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.
Kina working the ground and pound from side control.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Machado's face as Kina controls the position.
Kina tries to advance to mount but Machado instead regains half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
Kina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kina is nestled in close to Machado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kina wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kina's back!
Kina tries to escape but Machado has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Machado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kina! Can he survive? No! He's out! Machado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Machado! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skarphedinsson looks for the body kick but Kina saw that one coming.
Kina misses with a takedown attempt - Skarphedinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skarphedinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick.
Kina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skarphedinsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarphedinsson avoids the head kick by Kina.
Skarphedinsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skarphedinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarphedinsson loads up on a big right hand but Kina slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kina misses the target.
Kina with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Skarphedinsson counter with a right hand.
Skarphedinsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Skarphedinsson misses
and Kina counters with a body kick that stops Skarphedinsson in his tracks momentarily. #TD#
Kina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kina lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kina lands a couple of elbows.
Kina throwing strikes from guard but Skarphedinsson blocks nicely.
Skarphedinsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kina controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skarphedinsson trying to control from the bottom.
Kina wants to pass the guard but Skarphedinsson is defending well.
Kina lands strikes from half guard.
Skarphedinsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Kina from advancing position.
Kina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarphedinsson's head.
Kina trying to control the pace.
Skarphedinsson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Kina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kina passes to side control.
Kina working the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kina misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skarphedinsson parries the strikes from Kina easily there. Kina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skarphedinsson to escape.
Kina controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skarphedinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kina advances to full mount.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kina lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina controlling the position easily from mount.
Skarphedinsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Kina moves into the clinch.
Kina wants to take the fight to the mat but Skarphedinsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skarphedinsson lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Skarphedinsson.
Kina tries to break free but Skarphedinsson pushes him back against the cage.
Kina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skarphedinsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Skarphedinsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kina feints and as Skarphedinsson raises his hands in defense, Kina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarphedinsson is trying to hold Kina in close to prevent damage but Kina has managed to pass into half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kina slows the pace down in half guard.
Skarphedinsson is looking to improve his position.
Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarphedinsson can do to turn this around?
Kina content to control rather than advance.
Kina is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skarphedinsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kina's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Skarphedinsson is posturing up here but Kina has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Skarphedinsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Skarphedinsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Kina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tai Kina!
After the fight, Tai Kina was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Pederson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kina darts in looking for a takedown but Pederson gets double underhooks and turns Kina into the cage.
Kina looking for a takedown.
Kina is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Kina. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kina drags the fight down to the ground.
Pederson distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pederson is aware though and is defending well.
Pederson postures up in Kina's guard and throws a big left but Kina blocks it.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kina is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pederson pushing down on Kina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pederson trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Pederson is trying to work for a kimura but Kina is defending well.
Pederson is trying to control. Kina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pederson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pederson thows a huge punch but Kina dodges it nicely.
Kina is looking to improve his position.
Pederson wants to take a breather but Kina is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Kina defending well.
Pederson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson stalling away here and it's allowed Kina to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Kina looking for a sweep. Not yet Kina, not yet.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Kina keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pederson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pederson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.#CL#
Kina instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kina successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Kina looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pederson passes into half guard.
Pederson wants to control but Kina is keeping him busy. #T4#
Pederson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pederson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kina wants to get back to full guard.
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Kina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pederson prevents Kina from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
That's time! Kina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Pederson misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Kina moves into the clinch.
Kina tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kina lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pederson trying to hold on to Kina's head to control him but Kina postures up.
Kina tries to pass to full mount but Pederson defends it.
Kina lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pederson is just riding it out for now. Kina eventually gives up the hold.
Pederson trying to hold on to Kina's head to control him but Kina postures up.
#T1#
Pederson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kina is staying active.
Kina is looking to stall here but Pederson recovers full guard.
Tai Kina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Kina pushes his legs off easily.
Kina wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Kina pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Kina scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Kina from controlling successfully.
Kina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kina wants to get up but he can't break Pederson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Pederson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kina wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving.
Kina postures up.
#T3#
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pederson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kina has managed to get both his arms back between Pederson's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kina slips nicely into half guard.
Kina is thwarting Pederson's attempts to control the position.
Kina is looking to stall here but Pederson recovers full guard.
Kina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kina throws an elbow that misses. Pederson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kina's guard. Nice move by Pederson!#REVB#
Pederson with a nice head shot there.
Pederson lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Pederson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pederson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kina screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pederson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Ryan has managed to clinch.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan stalling the fight.
Kina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kina's elbow.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kina or not.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kina is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Kina is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kina blocking some punches.
#TD#
Kina is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kina to the mat. Kina regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan gets to his feet and stands over Kina, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kina felt that one! Ryan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kina from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 22
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kina looking to score a takedown here. Al Hikmah is defending well but Kina drives through and ends up in Al Hikmah's guard.
Kina with a nice head shot there.
Kina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Hikmah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Hikmah 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.
Kina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina is in close to Al Hikmah's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Al Hikmah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Hikmah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kina stays in close to Al Hikmah's body and controls the position. #T1#
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kina distracts Al Hikmah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kina lands a couple of elbows.
Kina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Al Hikmah is trying to keep Kina in close.
#SUB#
Kina 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.
Kina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kina scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Kina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Hikmah has momentary wrist control but Kina slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kina postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kina passes Al Hikmah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kina working the head and body with strikes.
Kina controlling the pace.
Kina is nestled in close to Al Hikmah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kina lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Kina working Al Hikmah over with strikes.
Kina passes to side control.
Al Hikmah is looking to reverse the position.
Kina is staying tight to Al Hikmah's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kina working the head with strikes.
Kina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kina trying to control the action but Al Hikmah is working from the bottom.
Al Hikmah struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Al Hikmah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Al Hikmah wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kina working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Kina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Al Hikmah to see if he's OK.
Kina 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.
Al Hikmah tries to buck Kina off but Kina is having none of it.
Kina landing a few strikes.
Al Hikmah is trying to improve his position.
Kina lands a nice forearm strike.
Kina cracks Al Hikmah with a big elbow.
Kina working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Kina advances to full mount. #SUB#
Kina has hold of Al Hikmah's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Hikmah manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BOOM! Kina connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kina postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Hikmah looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Al Hikmah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Kina misses its intended target.
Al Hikmah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Hikmah throws a hook but Kina blocks it.
Al Hikmah cracks Kina with an open hand slap.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Al Hikmah enables Kina to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Al Hikmah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Hikmah's head.
Kina passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kina trying to control the action but Al Hikmah is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Kina in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kina working the head and body with strikes.
Kina working the ground and pound.
Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hikmah can do to turn this around?
Kina advances to full mount. #SUB#
Kina looking for a guillotine from mount but Al Hikmah is having none of it.
Kina lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Kina is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tai Kina!
Tai Kina gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMAHKI 15
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Kina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kina shoots in but Schnieder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Kina darts in and clinches Schnieder up against the cage.
Schnieder has Kina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schnieder is trying to break the clinch but Kina is controlling him.
Schnieder tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kina gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kina wants to pass to mount but Schnieder is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnieder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schnieder trying to control the position.
Schnieder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kina manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kina working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Schnieder is fighting to break Kina's control of his arms but Kina is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schnieder throwing strikes from guard but Kina blocks nicely.
Kina is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schnieder is looking to work some ground and pound but Kina has wrist control.
Kina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schnieder's guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kina throws a big elbow that misses.
Kina stopping the sweep attempt from Schnieder.
Kina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schnieder looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnieder, not yet.
Kina is pushing down on Schnieder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schnieder is fighting to maintain full guard but Kina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schnieder tries to roll over but Kina keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kina is controlling the pace.
Kina prevents Schnieder from improving his position.
Schnieder 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.#T3##SUB#
Kina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schnieder sees it coming and defends easily.
Kina prevents Schnieder from improving his position.
Kina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schnieder taking some punishment here, with Kina in his half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schnieder keeping control of the position.
Schnieder wants to get back to his feet.
Schnieder tries to get to full guard but Kina has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnieder keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnieder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kina content to stall in guard here.
Kina postures up in Schnieder's guard and throws a big left but Schnieder blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnieder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnieder is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schnieder misses with a takedown
enabling Kina to counter with a crisp jab.
Kina scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Kina bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schnieder to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schnieder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schnieder is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it.
Kina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schnieder is looking to regain half guard here but Kina keeps moving and retains side control.
Schnieder prevents Kina from moving into mount.
Schnieder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kina is looking to take a break and control but Schnieder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kina looks up at the clock and then as Schnieder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schnieder sneaks back into half guard.
Schnieder is looking to improve his position.
Kina lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kina connects with a nice short shot to Schnieder's temple. #SUB#
Kina seems to be looking for submissions.
Kina trying to control the action but Schnieder is working from the bottom.
Kina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kina uses his free foot to push down on Schnieder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schnieder. #T2#
Schnieder is trying to escape the mount.
Kina looking to control but Schnieder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schnieder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schnieder looks a forlorn figure.
Schnieder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schnieder is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kina is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kina wants to control from the top but Schnieder keeps moving. #T3#
Kina wants to pass the guard but Schnieder is keeping the position.
Kina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schnieder seems keen to control Kina's posture.
Schnieder trying to keep a closed guard but Kina is proving a slippery customer.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnieder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schnieder keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass.
Kina landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Schnieder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schnieder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schnieder can do to turn this around?
Kina trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schnieder's guard.
Kina slips nicely into half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schnieder!
Schnieder wants to control but Kina is having none of it.
Kina lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Schnieder slaps away a takedown attempt from Kina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schnieder has his takedown stuffed
and Kina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Schnieder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kina kicks Schnieder off and gets back to his feet.
Kina dives in and grabs Schnieder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schnieder pushes down on Kina's head and hops out.#TD2#
Schnieder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kina has momentary wrist control but Schnieder slips an elbow through the middle.
Schnieder won't allow Kina to sweep him here.
Kina wants to get back to his feet but Schnieder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina has control of Schnieder's left arm, preventing Schnieder from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kina looking for a sweep. Not yet Kina, not yet.
Kina keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully.
Kina has Schnieder pulled in close to control his posture.
Kina wants to stand and escape but Schnieder is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Kina closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Schnieder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kina is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schnieder to the mat. Schnieder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schnieder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Schnieder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kina looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kina keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully.
Schnieder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Schnieder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schnieder distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kina is trying to control the position but Schnieder postures up.
Kina has Schnieder pulled in close to control his posture.
Schnieder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kina's head.
Schnieder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina has control of Schnieder's left arm, preventing Schnieder from doing any damage.
Schnieder distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kina trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tai Kina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kina has his foot on Schnieder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnieder works his way back into a safe position though.
Schnieder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Kina misses.
Schnieder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schnieder is defended easily by Kina.#TD#
Kina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schnieder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Schnieder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grip Schnieder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tai Kina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kina!
An out of breath Tai Kina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Kina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joyce.
Kina avoids the body shot from Joyce.
Joyce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joyce looks to land a left hand but Kina moved out of range nicely.
Kina ducks under a wild hook from Joyce.
Kina shoots for a double leg takedown but Joyce sprawls well. He's pushed Kina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joyce.
Joyce throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kina counters with a takedown into side control.
Kina taking a breather here.
Joyce parries the strikes from Kina easily there. Kina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joyce to escape.
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. #T1#
Kina lands some shots froms side control.
Kina working the ground and pound.
Kina in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joyce avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kina.
Kina takes a little break here. Joyce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Joyce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kina in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kina misses with the ground and pound.#T2##SUB#
Kina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kina misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kina working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Kina wants to control but Joyce is keeping him busy.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Kina.#T3#
Joyce dodges the ground and pound from Kina.
Kina grinds an elbow into Joyce's temple.
Kina 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 Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kina 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.
Kina creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kina in side control, throwing shots but Joyce defends.
Kina 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 Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kina scores with punches from side control.
Joyce is looking to reverse the position.
Joyce looks winded!
Joyce trying to remain calm as Kina controls from the top position.
Kina advances nicely into full mount.
Kina scoring with strikes but Joyce is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina content just to control the position here.
Kina is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joyce can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Kina controlling from the full mount.
Kina looking to finish Joyce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joyce!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kina controlling from mount.
Kina postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joyce bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kina and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tai Kina!
A victorious Tai Kina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popizicki.
Kina is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popizicki.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kina drives through and clinches with Popizicki against the cage.
#TD#
Kina lands a takedown into guard.
Popizicki is trying to control the position but Kina postures up. #SUB2#
Kina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kina tries to free his leg and advance position but Popizicki is retaining full guard.
Kina has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Popizicki is proving hard to escape from.
Popizicki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popizicki on the ground.
Kina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina pushes down on Popizicki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Popizicki is looking to control Kina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popizicki avoid being mounted?#T1#
Popizicki is looking for a sweep. Kina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU#
Kina stands up and beckons Popizicki to join him on the feet.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Kina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Kina counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kina.
Kina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popizicki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki controls Kina momentarily but Kina frees himself. #SU#
Popizicki is working an open guard so Kina takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kina. No joy for Popizicki on that attempt. #TD#
Kina drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kina preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popizicki is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Kina decides to stand back up. Kina steps back and let's Popizicki get back to his feet.
Kina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kina prevents a body shot from Popizicki. #TD#
Kina drags the fight down to the ground.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Kina keeps moving.
Popizicki content to stall in guard here.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kina wants to stand up but Popizicki is controlling him.
Popizicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Kina keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki leaves Kina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Kina shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Popizicki's guard.
Kina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Kina has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Popizicki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kina is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Popizicki pulls down on the head and he's put Kina to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chaz Popizicki!
An out of breath Chaz Popizicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tai Kina was interviewed post fight and said 'Back To the gym! '. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Fendley tries to close the distance and clinch but Kina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fendley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kina as he avoids it easily.
Kina feints the counter takedown.
Fendley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kina is fending him off so far but Fendley persists. Nope, Kina circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fendley is defended easily by Kina.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Fendley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fendley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fendley dives in and grabs Kina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kina pushes down on Fendley's head and hops out.
Fendley fails with the takedown
and Kina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kina wants it to stay on the feet.
Kina wants to counter the offense by Fendley and move into the clinch position.#T1##TD2#
Kina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fendley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kina scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kina with a nice head shot there.
Fendley is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fendley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kina stays in close to Fendley's body and controls the position.
Kina stands up over Fendley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Kina working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina postures up and lands a big shot to Fendley's brow.
Kina working some strikes from top position.
Kina is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Kina 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.
Kina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fendley's head.
Kina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kina working some strikes from top position.
Fendley can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kina working Fendley over with strikes. #T3#
Kina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kina is controlling the pace.
Fendley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fendley has hold of Kina's hands but Kina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fendley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fendley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kina connects with a couple of short punches.
Kina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kina postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fendley controlling the position.
Kina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fendley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fendley ducks under a wild hook from Kina.
Fendley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Kina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina landing a few strikes.
Kina in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kina grinds an elbow into Fendley's temple.
Fendley is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it.
Fendley trying to remain calm as Kina controls from the top position.
Tai Kina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fendley is looking for a sweep.
Kina is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fendley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kina working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Fendley is rocked!
Kina scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Fendley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Kina taking a breather here.
Kina lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fendley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kina lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fendley down.
Kina working the ground and pound.
Kina scoring with punches and elbows.
Kina lands an elbow.
Fendley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kina's best efforts.
Kina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Kina 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.
Kina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fendley is trying to control but Kina passes into side control!
Kina looks up at the clock and then as Fendley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fendley is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kina is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Kina is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fendley is trying to escape and Kina transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fendley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kina! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tai Kina!
A less than humble Tai Kina misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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