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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz's entrance music is Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiebknecht wants to clinch up but Munoz keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Munoz misses the target.
Hiebknecht lands a jab to Munoz's midsection.
Munoz dives in and scores a takedown into Hiebknecht's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Hiebknecht keeps moving.
Hiebknecht has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Munoz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Munoz trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munoz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hiebknecht for as long as he can get away with.
Hiebknecht tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Hiebknecht is refusing to be controlled, as Munoz sits in half guard.
Hiebknecht wants to get back to full guard.
Hiebknecht has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munoz is working away from the top position though.
Munoz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiebknecht as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiebknecht wants to clinch.
Hiebknecht throws the left hand but Munoz avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Hiebknecht as he checks the leg kick.
Hiebknecht throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.
Hiebknecht fails to land with a series of punches.
Munoz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Munoz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munoz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hiebknecht. No joy for Munoz on that attempt.
Hiebknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munoz's hands.
A big left from Hiebknecht misses.
Hiebknecht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munoz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiebknecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiebknecht manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munoz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiebknecht lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munoz scores with a takedown into Hiebknecht's guard.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hiebknecht controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiebknecht is looking to sweep but instead, Munoz has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is staying active underneath Munoz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiebknecht is looking to improve his position.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Hiebknecht is working away.
Hiebknecht is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiebknecht wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Hiebknecht's temple.
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. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Hiebknecht's temple.
Munoz wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping him busy.
Hiebknecht is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiebknecht working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiebknecht is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munoz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht trying to control the position.
Munoz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiebknecht!
Hiebknecht checks a low kick from Munoz.
A jab from Hiebknecht finds it's way through Munoz's defenses.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Hiebknecht avoids them all with ease.
Hiebknecht blocks a jab.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiebknecht throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munoz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hiebknecht just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a hook.
Hiebknecht misses with the combination.
Munoz lands a nice shot that snaps Hiebknecht's head back.
It looks like Gottlieb Hiebknecht has been cut.
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiebknecht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz looks for a takedown but Hiebknecht sprawls well.
Hiebknecht tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Munoz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gottlieb Hiebknecht's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hiebknecht throws a series of punches but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munoz lands in his opponent's guard.
Hiebknecht is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hiebknecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiebknecht, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiebknecht has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munoz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiebknecht has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
Munoz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiebknecht on the ground.
Munoz content to stall in guard here.
Munoz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiebknecht looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
Munoz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munoz won't allow Hiebknecht to sweep him here.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiebknecht falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hiebknecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiebknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munoz's hands.
Munoz throws a body punch but Hiebknecht moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiebknecht drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munoz defends it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiebknecht!
Hiebknecht connects with a looping right hand.
Munoz dives in and grabs Hiebknecht's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hiebknecht pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Hiebknecht is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiebknecht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiebknecht.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiebknecht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
A very excited looking Gottlieb Hiebknecht made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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