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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antun Simunic (ranked 743 p4p, 1833 weight class) and Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 112 p4p, 259 weight class). Simunic comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Antun Simunic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunic feints a jab promting Bonzela Franco to slip. Simunic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonzela Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Simunic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonzela Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Simunic misses.
Bonzela Franco moves forwards but Simunic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simunic throws a solid leg kick but Bonzela Franco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simunic.
Simunic misses with a left hand
and Bonzela Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonzela Franco.
A right hook to the body lands for Simunic.
Simunic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
Simunic has a couple of punches blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Simunic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simunic scores with a shot to the side of Bonzela Franco's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Bonzela Franco breaks from the clinch.
Bonzela Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simunic. Simunic obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonzela Franco throws the kick towards the body but Simunic avoids it.
Simunic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut even more.
Simunic with the inside leg kick.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Simunic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonzela Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simunic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simunic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You can see that Bonzela Franco has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunic throws a leg kick which misses Bonzela Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Simunic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into range but Simunic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The cut above Ezio Bonzela Franco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simunic lands a big right hand that sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat! Simunic stays standing though and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!
Bonzela Franco is rocked!
Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antun Simunic!
An out of breath Antun Simunic 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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hype
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