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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 782 p4p, 3225 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 47 p4p, 180 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kazimierz's choice of entrance music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aleksander Kazimierz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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11 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazimierz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermann is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermann's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermann manages to get to full guard.
Kazimierz cracks Hermann with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann has his hands on Kazimierz's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazimierz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermann, not yet.
Hermann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazimierz manages to get himself to full guard.
Hermann trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hermann stopping the sweep attempt from Kazimierz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermann gets to his feet. Kazimierz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazimierz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermann as he avoids it easily.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz has his takedown stuffed
and Hermann counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazimierz looks winded!
Hermann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazimierz under the eye.
Hermann jabs at Kazimierz's body.
No luck for Kazimierz with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Hermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazimierz manages to avoid it.
Hermann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermann lands a nice hook to Kazimierz's body. Kazimierz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazimierz is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermann jabs at Kazimierz's body.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazimierz. Kazimierz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazimierz walks into a jab.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Kazimierz with that takedown attempt.
Hermann lands with a right hand.
Hermann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Hermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazimierz feints and as Hermann raises his hands in defense, Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hermann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kazimierz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermann stuffs the takedown.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Kazimierz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermann throws a good cross that connects.
Hermann lands with a nice body punch.
Hermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazimierz's head backwards.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann cracks Kazimierz with a good jab.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazimierz moves away.
Hermann cracks Kazimierz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermann throws a body punch but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hermann.
Hermann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hermann is fending him off so far but Kazimierz persists. Nope, Hermann circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermann throws a right and a left that Kazimierz avoids nicely.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hermann defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Hermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hermann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazimierz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Hermann finds it's target.
Kazimierz takes one to the chin there.
Kazimierz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazimierz.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazimierz.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazimierz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hermann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hermann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann cracks Kazimierz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hermann lands with an overhand left.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kazimierz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazimierz is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hermann finds it's way through Kazimierz's defenses.
Kazimierz is rocked!
Kazimierz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hermann is fending him off so far but Kazimierz persists. Nope, Hermann circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazimierz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermann finish him?
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hermann finds it's way round the side to connect with Kazimierz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann drops Kazimierz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hermann follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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