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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Shumaker (ranked 8274 p4p, 304 weight class) and Joh Fabnik (ranked 8278 p4p, 305 weight class). Fabnik has chosen COLD as his entrance music. Brandon Shumaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joh Fabnik's chin.
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
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130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Shumaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Fabnik!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Shumaker.
Shumaker throws a sloppy head kick and Fabnik moves out of range easily.
Shumaker misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fabnik. Beautiful body shot.
Brandon Shumaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shumaker throws a sloppy head kick and Fabnik moves out of range easily.
Shumaker is breathing heavily.
Shumaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shumaker is trying to break the clinch but Fabnik has him pressed against the cage.
Shumaker is trying to break the clinch but Fabnik has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fabnik.
Shumaker being controlled against the cage.
Fabnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shumaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Brandon Shumaker has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabnik.
Fabnik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabnik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Fabnik.
Fabnik leaning against his opponent.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Fabnik effectively controlling the action here.
Shumaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabnik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Shumaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fabnik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shumaker checks it well.
Shumaker throws a head kick that misses
and Fabnik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fabnik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Fabnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head.
Fabnik is struggling to control the position.
Fabnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabnik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shumaker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Fabnik scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Fabnik.
Fabnik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shumaker's defenses.
Fabnik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabnik lands a good knee to the midsection. Shumaker won't want to take too many of those.
Fabnik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fabnik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik with a knee to the head.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fabnik won't allow it.
Fabnik landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Fabnik.
Shumaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabnik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Fabnik.
The referee calls for Fabnik to work.
Fabnik leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Shumaker throws a lazy head kick
and Fabnik moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fabnik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Shumaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Fabnik has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Fabnik.
Fabnik landing knees to the body.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Shumaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabnik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fabnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Fabnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Shumaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fabnik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shumaker's calf.
Fabnik swinging wildly here.
Fabnik just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShumaker.
Fabnik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shumaker throws a lazy head kick
and Fabnik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fabnik.
Fabnik keeps control of Shumaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shumaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabnik.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumaker is rocked!
Fabnik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oh Shumaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabnik leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shumaker seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabnik taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fabnik.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Fabnik clinches.
Fabnik connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fabnik.
Fabnik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fabnik slows down the pace here.
Fabnik stalling.
The referee calls for Fabnik to work.
Shumaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabnik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shumaker's efforts to push away.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik has Shumaker pushed against the cage.
Fabnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shumaker tries to break free but Fabnik pushes him back against the cage.
Fabnik is leaning against Shumaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Fabnik stalls.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Fabnik crunches a lovely knee into Shumaker's ribcage.
Fabnik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fabnik connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Fabnik.
Fabnik lands an elbow just above Shumaker 's eye.
Brandon Shumaker's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabnik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fabnik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fabnik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik has Shumaker pressed against the cage, preventing Shumaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fabnik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shumaker working hard to break the clinch.
Fabnik landing knees to the head.
Fabnik controlling the action here for a moment.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shumaker tries to circle away but Fabnik has him pinned against the cage.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shumaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fabnik.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabnik.
Fabnik leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Fabnik to work.
Shumaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fabnik has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabnik.
Shumaker tries to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling the position.
Joh Fabnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fabnik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fabnik lands a good knee to the midsection. Shumaker won't want to take too many of those.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joh Fabnik.
Fabnik throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabnik blocks a head kick by Shumaker.
Shumaker avoids the head kick by Fabnik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joh Fabnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Shumaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fabnik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shumaker throws a sloppy head kick and Fabnik moves out of range easily.
Fabnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Shumaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Fabnik wants to counter the offense by Shumaker and move into the clinch position.
Fabnik closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fabnik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fabnik with a knee to the head.
Shumaker can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabnik.
Fabnik lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Fabnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shumaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fabnik lands an elbow just above Shumaker 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabnik is struggling to control the position.
Fabnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shumaker backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabnik is working Shumaker over against the cage.
Fabnik lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabnik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabnik stalling in the clinch.
Shumaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fabnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fabnik lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabnik.
Fabnik scores with a knee to the head.
Fabnik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shumaker is trying to break the clinch but Fabnik is controlling him.
Shumaker tries to circle away but Fabnik has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fabnik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joh Fabnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shumaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabnik prevents Shumaker from breaking the clinch.
Shumaker wants to break free but Fabnik has control.
Shumaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Fabnik effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Shumaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fabnik stalling.
Shumaker tries to break free but Fabnik pushes him back against the cage.
Shumaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabnik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head.
Fabnik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Fabnik.
Fabnik digs a right hand into Shumaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shumaker's gas tank.
Fabnik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shumaker up against the cage.
Fabnik keeps control of Shumaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fabnik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shumaker's efforts to push away.
Fabnik lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabnik avoiding damage.
Fabnik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shumaker's face.
Fabnik crunches a lovely knee into Shumaker's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabnik just leaning against Shumaker, taking a breather.
Fabnik lands a left hand.
Fabnik crunches a lovely knee into Shumaker's ribcage.
Fabnik is pushing Shumaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabnik has Shumaker pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fabnik's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fabnik prevents Shumaker from breaking the clinch.
Shumaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fabnik prevents Shumaker from breaking the clinch.
Fabnik keeps control of Shumaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shumaker tries to break free but Fabnik pushes him back against the cage.
Brandon Shumaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shumaker tries a knee to the head but Fabnik blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joh Fabnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fabnik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joh Fabnik!
As Joh Fabnik got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: How cold-blooded these killers may seem. The ice ax makes it through every cold.......'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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