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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZARNA CRONICA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZARNA CRONICA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CRONICA drives through and clinches with Flynn against the cage.
CRONICA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flynn clinches with his opponent.
The is referee keeping an eye on CRONICA - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
CRONICA manages to break the clinch.
CRONICA clinches but Flynn breaks the clinch
and Flynn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flynn.
CRONICA has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flynn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Flynn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
CRONICA tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flynn counters with a left and a right that stings CRONICA.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CRONICA tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CRONICA to the ground. CRONICA escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flynn connects with a good right hand that stumbles CRONICA. CRONICA circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CRONICA swivels and escapes.
ZARNA CRONICA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Flynn.
CRONICA tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CRONICA swivels and escapes.
CRONICA wants to clinch
and Flynn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in CRONICA's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CRONICA pushes Flynn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Flynn looks gassed!
CRONICA moves into range and clinches up with Flynn.
Flynn letting CRONICA take a breather here.
CRONICA with an attempt at a knee that misses.
CRONICA is pressed up against the cage. Flynn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag CRONICA down to the mat. CRONICA avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
CRONICA closes the distance but Flynn moves to the side
and Flynn moves into the clinch.
Flynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but CRONICA gets the underhooks and prevents it.
CRONICA gets a trip takedown into half guard.
CRONICA stands up out of the half guard.
ZARNA CRONICA is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CRONICA fails with an attempt to clinch.
CRONICA gets a clinch.
CRONICA gets a trip takedown into half guard.
CRONICA stands up and beckons Flynn to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. CRONICA sprawls well.
Flynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but CRONICA sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with CRONICA, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes CRONICA against the cage but CRONICA circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA tries to kick Flynn off but Flynn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn decides to return to a standing position.
CRONICA takes the fight into the clinch.
Flynn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
CRONICA with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
CRONICA lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
CRONICA lands a takedown into guard.
Flynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CRONICA.
CRONICA passes Flynn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
CRONICA postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Flynn to stand up.
CRONICA tries to clinch up but Flynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but CRONICA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
CRONICA tries to clinch but Flynn is having none of it.
CRONICA fails with an attempt to clinch.
CRONICA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
CRONICA misses with a two punch combination.
CRONICA takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
CRONICA stands and steps away. Flynn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CRONICA but CRONICA pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CRONICA wants to clinch.
CRONICA fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flynn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn landing shots from mount.
The referee warns CRONICA that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flynn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flynn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish CRONICA?
Flynn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Flynn fails to move to back control.
Flynn with shots to the head and body - CRONICA looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flynn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with CRONICA. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flynn lands a heavy elbow.
CRONICA wants to try and get back to his feet.
CRONICA really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
CRONICA is squirming around, avoiding Flynn's attempts to control the action.
CRONICA gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flynn blocks the strikes from CRONICA.
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 ZARNA CRONICA will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
CRONICA clinches up with Flynn and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from CRONICA.
CRONICA is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by CRONICA.
CRONICA is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flynn can't fight it off and eventually CRONICA manages to take the fight to the floor. Flynn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
CRONICA stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by CRONICA.
CRONICA closes the distance and clinches.
CRONICA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by CRONICA.
CRONICA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
CRONICA scores with a nice hook to the head.
CRONICA will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flynn up against the cage.
Flynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
CRONICA stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
CRONICA tries a knee to the head but Flynn blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CRONICA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CRONICA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flynn is fending him off so far but CRONICA persists. Nope, Flynn circles away and we're back to standing.
CRONICA tries to clinch but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by CRONICA.
CRONICA fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flynn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but CRONICA checks it well.
Flynn throws the kick towards the body but CRONICA avoids it.
CRONICA tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CRONICA wants to clinch.
ZARNA CRONICA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn is looking to clinch.
Flynn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flynn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flynn looking to stall.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for CRONICA.
Flynn jumps into guard, dragging CRONICA to the mat.
Flynn throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst CRONICA is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
CRONICA bucks up and throws Flynn to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Flynn shoots in and drives through. CRONICA sprawls well.
ZARNA CRONICA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Flynn.
CRONICA pushes Flynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn avoiding damage as CRONICA throws knees to the body.
CRONICA tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
CRONICA avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
CRONICA tries to score a body lock takedown but Flynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flynn has CRONICA pushed against the cage.
CRONICA gets underhooks to prevent Flynn's takedown attempt.
CRONICA gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
CRONICA stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as CRONICA backs up against the cage.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. CRONICA tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. CRONICA manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
CRONICA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flynn counters by clinching up.
CRONICA looking to throw knees to the head but Flynn is blocking nicely.
Flynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but CRONICA stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flynn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
CRONICA lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
CRONICA lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
CRONICA with an attempt at a knee that misses.
CRONICA with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
CRONICA avoiding damage as Flynn throws knees to the body.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but CRONICA has him pressed against the cage.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but CRONICA has him pressed against the cage.
CRONICA landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
CRONICA has picked Flynn up - he's going for a ride! CRONICA dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Flynn wants to improve his position but CRONICA is controlling well.
CRONICA decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A leg kick checked by CRONICA.
CRONICA wants to clinch
and Flynn counters with a three punch combo that has CRONICA backing up. CRONICA nods at Flynn to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from CRONICA.
CRONICA tries a knee to the head but Flynn blocks it.
Flynn wants to break free but CRONICA has control.
Flynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
CRONICA misses with a knee strike.
Flynn is trying to maintain a safe position but CRONICA gets an underhook and turns Flynn into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as CRONICA takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
CRONICA breaks from the clinch.
CRONICA lands with a kick to the temple. Flynn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
CRONICA tries to clinch
and Flynn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
CRONICA clinches but Flynn breaks the clinch
and Flynn counters with a one-two to the body.
Flynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flynn.
CRONICA clinches but Flynn breaks the clinch
and Flynn counters with a three punch combo that has CRONICA backing up. CRONICA nods at Flynn to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
CRONICA closes the distance but Flynn moves to the side
and Flynn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CRONICA's guard now.
CRONICA has a closed guard, preventing Flynn from standing up.
CRONICA kicks Flynn off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZARNA CRONICA dominated that second round.
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!
Flynn rushes CRONICA and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but CRONICA stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but CRONICA stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flynn wants a takedown.
ZARNA CRONICA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Flynn.
CRONICA using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flynn trying to land knees to the body.
CRONICA tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
CRONICA misses with a knee to the head.
CRONICA tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
CRONICA has Flynn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. CRONICA pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flynn tumbling to the mat - CRONICA dives into Flynn's guard.
CRONICA lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
CRONICA pushes down on Flynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
CRONICA decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
CRONICA closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. CRONICA won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CRONICA tries to escape but Flynn is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CRONICA sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CRONICA moves into full guard.
Flynn stands up and waves to CRONICA to follow him.
CRONICA closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flynn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flynn.
CRONICA scrambles and gets back to his feet.
CRONICA closes the distance but Flynn moves to the side
and Flynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flynn fails with the takedown.
ZARNA CRONICA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
CRONICA has taken the fight to the clinch.
CRONICA leaning his opponent against the cage.
CRONICA throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flynn blocks it with crossed arms.
CRONICA is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flynn blocks it with crossed arms.
CRONICA pushes Flynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CRONICA just leaning against Flynn, taking a breather.
Flynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Flynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flynn controlling CRONICA's posture.
CRONICA gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flynn is looking to clinch but CRONICA is avoiding it.
Flynn tries to clinch but CRONICA moves out of range.
Flynn is looking to clinch.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and CRONICA moves out of range easily.
Flynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent CRONICA stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
CRONICA looks to clinch
and Flynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
Flynn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
CRONICA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. CRONICA won't be happy with that.
CRONICA manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flynn's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA pushes Flynn off and gets back to his feet.
CRONICA wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
CRONICA fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flynn, pushing him back against the cage.
Flynn jumps guard but CRONICA stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
CRONICA wants to stall.
CRONICA avoiding damage as Flynn throws knees to the body.
Flynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Flynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flynn tries to stall but CRONICA uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flynn tries to break the clinch but CRONICA is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by CRONICA.
CRONICA leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flynn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from CRONICA.
CRONICA scores with a knee to the head.
CRONICA trying to land knees to the body.
Flynn wants to get back to striking at distance but CRONICA won't allow it.
CRONICA throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
CRONICA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
CRONICA tries to clinch there but Flynn circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA closes the distance but Flynn moves to the side
and Flynn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flynn is fighting off a takedown attempt but CRONICA is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Flynn to the mat. Flynn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
CRONICA makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flynn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in CRONICA's guard.
CRONICA has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flynn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CRONICA chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flynn can pounce on him.
Flynn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
CRONICA wants to clinch
and Flynn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flynn tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
CRONICA scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
CRONICA lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. CRONICA just stands there and leans against the cage.
CRONICA lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnny Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CRONICA blocks a punch to the side of the head.
CRONICA stalling against the cage.
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 ZARNA CRONICA.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CRONICA, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... ZARNA CRONICA!
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