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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Elsner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Michal Elsner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
189 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Lannister! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Elsner! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Lannister drives through with a takedown into 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. Lannister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lannister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Elsner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lannister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Our spies down at at Russian Fighting Community Gym inform us that Elsner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Elsner looks winded! Lannister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lannister drops back looking for a leg! Elsner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elsner manages to kick Lannister off! Lannister jumps back into Elsner's guard. Elsner is looking for a triangle but Lannister pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lannister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lannister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lannister stands and throws Elsner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Lannister tries for a kimura but Elsner is defending well. Lannister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elsner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lannister has knee on belly and moves into mount. Elsner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elsner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lannister. Lannister wants to finish this one by submission but Elsner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lannister. Lannister looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. We've been hearing that Lannister has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lannister working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Elsner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lannister. Lannister working for a guillotine from mount but Elsner is in no mood to give up. Lannister has control of Elsner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elsner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lannister is working for a guillotine from mount but Elsner frees his head quite easily.
Lannister looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. 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! Elsner is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lannister looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lannister wants to finish this one by submission but Elsner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lannister. Lannister looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Lannister looking for a guillotine from mount but Elsner is having none of it. Lannister looking to secure an arm triangle but Elsner defends it well. Lannister has hold of Elsner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Elsner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lannister looking for a guillotine from mount but Elsner is having none of it. Elsner is trying to escape the mount.
Lannister is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Elsner is surviving well by controlling Lannister's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lannister prevents Elsner from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Elsner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lannister. Lannister has control of Elsner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Elsner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Elsner is working to get back to half guard.
Lannister working for a submission but Elsner is keeping him at bay. Lannister wants to finish this one by submission but Elsner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lannister. Lannister wants to finish this one by submission but Elsner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lannister. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Elsner is working to get back to half guard.
Lannister is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lannister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrion Lannister! Tyrion Lannister very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caccane Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco comes to the cage accompanied by Hanna Ekola - Villihevosia. 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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188 cm
32
192 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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179 cm
36
186 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caccane Berzevaco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soderberg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Caccane Berzevaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses. Soderberg misses with a jab to the body
and Berzevaco counters with a head kick that drops Soderberg to the mat! Soderberg scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Berzevaco cracks the inside of Soderberg's front leg. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soderberg checks a leg kick. Berzevaco throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily. Soderberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Soderberg swings for the body but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Berzevaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Soderberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Berzevaco pushes his down on his head and steps out. Berzevaco doesn't manage to clinch there - Soderberg circles away.
Soderberg with a nice cross. Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. 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! Berzevaco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Berzevaco misses with a head kick.
Soderberg connects with a body shot that sends Berzevaco's belly button to the back. Soderberg lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Soderberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soderberg. Soderberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Berzevaco moves forwards but Soderberg connects with a nice, crisp jab. Soderberg scores with a punch to the head. Soderberg blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soderberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soderberg.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses. Soderberg works the jab nicely.
Berzevaco is rocked! Caccane Berzevaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! and Soderberg counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Berzevaco! He's just covering up as Soderberg starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Soderberg! Rufus Soderberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambang comes into the arena with Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears blaring out of the sound system. 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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212 lbs
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214 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krynn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Krynn scores with a jab.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut. Krynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambang was well out of range. Poor timing from Krynn. Bambang throwing a counter right hand but Krynn manages to avoid it. Krynn tries to bum rush Bambang with a series of wild strikes but Bambang uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bambang misses with an uppercut. Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krynn is just out of range. Bambang throws a right hand that Krynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Krynn also avoids with ease. Krynn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice defenses there by Krynn. Krynn blocks a jab. Krynn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bambang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Krynn avoids the body shot from Bambang.
Krynn moves out of range as Bambang strikes. Krynn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bambang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bambang scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bambang with a nice cross. Krynn lands a body shot.
Krynn throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Bambang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bambang scores with a body shot.
Bambang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krynn moves away. Krynn scores with a hook. Bambang misses with a wild body shot. Krynn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bambang walks into a straight right hand from Krynn. Bambang darts in trying to clinch and Krynn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bambang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bambang throws out a loose jab but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it. Bambang throws out a loose jab but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it. Krynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bambang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krynn is just out of range. 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! Bambang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krynn.
Bambang misses with a body shot.
Bambang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Bambang misses. A little jabbing left from Krynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Krynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krynn throws a combination. Bambang tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Krynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krynn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Krynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bambang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bambang avoids the head kick by Krynn.
Bambang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krynn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Krynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bambang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Bambang. Krynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bambang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bambang is looking to clinch but Krynn is avoiding it.
Krynn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bambang rather than just go for the knockout. Bambang lands with a good body shot. Krynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bambang. Bambang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bambang takes a swing at Krynn's ribcage but misses. Bambang throws a body punch but Krynn moves out of range. Bambang misses with a wild body shot. Krynn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bambang under the eye. Krynn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krynn paws at him with a jab and circles away. A countering left hand to the body from Krynn misses. Bambang misses with a straight right. Krynn thinks about the counter body kick. Bambang is looking to clinch. Krynn slips under a jab from Bambang. Bambang throws a hook but Krynn avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Bambang misses the target. A little jabbing left from Krynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krynn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bambangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Krynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bambang. Bambang tries to bum rush Krynn with a series of wild strikes but Krynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action! Krynn moves into the clinch. Bambang leaning against his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bambang's brow. Bambang leaning his opponent against the cage. Bambang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bambang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Krynn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bambang stalls. Bambang looking to stall.
Bambang working hard to break the clinch. Krynn scores with a shoulder strike. 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 Arto Bambang will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krynn pushes Bambang up against the cage in a clinch. Krynn lands a damaging elbow. Bambang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Krynn tries to throw a body punch but Bambang avoids it by throwing Krynn back against the cage. Bambang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bambang takes an elbow to the temple. Bambang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krynn lands a nice uppercut. Krynn working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn. Krynn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bambang swings wildly with an uppercut but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it. Krynn lands a nice uppercut. Bambang tries to throw a body punch but Krynn avoids it by throwing Bambang back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Krynn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bambang scores with an uppercut up the middle. Krynn lands with a right to the head. Krynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bambang controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bambang can't break the clinch.
Huma Krynn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Krynn can't find room to land a body shot as Bambang controls the action.
Bambang dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bambang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Krynn moves out of range of the strikes. Krynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bambang with a body shot. Krynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bambang. Bambang misses the body punch and Krynn counters with an inside leg kick. Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krynn is just out of range. Krynn throws a solid leg kick but Bambang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krynn. Bambang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krynn to score with a decent uppercut. Krynn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Krynn misses with a combination
and Bambang counters by clinching up. Krynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bambang's efforts to push away. Bambang can't find room to land a body shot as Krynn controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krynn avoids the elbow strike from Bambang, against the cage.
Krynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bambang. Bambang lands a hook that snaps the head of Krynn backwards. Bambang breaks from the clinch.
Arto Bambang is winning the standup battle so far. Krynn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krynn. Bambang shrugs it off though. Krynn throws a shot to the body.
Arto Bambang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krynn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bambang scores with the left hand. Krynn knows he should have avoided that one. Krynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bambang throws a jab but it's blocked by Krynn. Bambang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Krynn moves into the clinch. Bambang avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Bambang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krynn up against the cage. Bambang throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bambang working some nice short punches in the clinch. Krynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bambang trying to control the position but instead, Krynn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bambang into the cage. Bambang breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bambang. Bambang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krynn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bambang's head. Bambang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krynn scores with a jab. Bambang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arto Bambang's cut is getting worse. Krynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bambang.
Krynn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bambang under the eye. Krynn misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krynn misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Bambang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bambang tries to move into range but Krynn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bambang misses with a low kick. Krynn moves out of range as Bambang strikes. Krynn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bambang misses with a hook. Krynn connects with a solid leg kick. Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krynn is just out of range. Krynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krynn motions for Bambang to come forward. Krynn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bambang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bambang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krynn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Krynn blocks a body shot from Bambang. Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Krynn misses with the head strike.
Bambang is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huma Krynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bambang thuds his right hand into Krynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Krynn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bambang. Bambang throws a leg kick but Krynn sees it coming and moves out of range. Krynn jabs Bambang to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bambang misses with a wild body shot. Bambang takes one on the button. Krynn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krynn connects with a solid leg kick. Bambang just misses with a punch to the body.
Krynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Bambang misses. Krynn lands with a nice body punch. Krynn slips under a jab. Krynn connects with a body shot that sends Bambang's belly button to the back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krynn circles away from the clinch attempt and Krynn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambang.
Bambang throws a big counter combination but Krynn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Krynn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Krynn lands with a cross. Nice defenses there by Krynn. Bambang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bambang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krynn lands a nice hook to Bambang's body. Bambang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bambang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Krynn. Krynn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bambang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krynn connects with a looping right hand.
Bambang missing with a left hand there. Krynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krynn connects with a right hand. Bambang shakes it off. Krynn misses with a body shot.
Bambang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krynn counters with a three punch combo that has Bambang backing up. Bambang nods at Krynn to acknowledge the strikes. 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! Krynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bambang manages to avoid it. Good leg kick by Krynn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Bambang finds it's way through Krynn's defenses. Bambang throws a nice looking combination but Krynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Krynn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bambang tries to clinch but Krynn moves out of range. Krynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bambang. Bambang misses with a straight left. A bone on bone clash there as Bambang blocks the leg kick.
Bambang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krynn counters with a nice uppercut. Bambang misses with a straight left. A clash of legs there as Bambang blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donk. Krynn catches Bambang right on the button with a cross.
Arto Bambang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bambang scores with a nice strike. Krynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bambang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bambang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krynn doesn't seem bothered though. Bambang checks a leg kick. Bambang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krynn. Bambang swings for the body but Krynn moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bambang. Those never looked like landing. Krynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bambang. Bambang throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheers as Bambang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krynn doesn't seem phased though. Bambang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bambang misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krynn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Krynn scores with a leg kick.
Bambang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bambang. Krynn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Krynn ducks under a wild hook from Bambang. Krynn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Bambang avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bambang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bambang misses with a low kick as Krynn jumps back. Bambang throws a sloppy body shot
and Krynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Krynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krynn. Bambang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Krynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krynn lands a head kick!
Bambang is rocked!
Jeez, Arto Bambang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A looping hook to the body misses from Krynn. Bambang does a little dance to reset his feet. Bambang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krynn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bambang is able to avoid easily. Bambang avoids the head kick by Krynn.
And that's the end of the fight! Huma Krynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Krynn 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huma Krynn! After the fight, Huma Krynn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Mclovin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dama takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses. Dama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mclovin. Dama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclovin moves away. Mclovin misses with a takedown attempt - Dama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mclovin takes one on the button. Dama fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mclovin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nice jab there from Dama. Mclovin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dama looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range. Mclovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mclovin's calf. Dama throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range. Dama connects with a body shot that sends Mclovin's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mclovin's waist but Mclovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dama off to one side. Jab, jab by Mclovin - just one landing. Dama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mclovin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. John Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama. Mclovin thuds his right hand into Dama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mclovin. Mclovin throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range. Dama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mclovin. Mclovin feinted with a counter takedown. Mclovin gets a clinch. Dama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mclovin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dama checks a leg kick. John Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama throws a right hand that Mclovin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mclovin also avoids with ease. Dama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dama looks to score with a jab to the body but Mclovin is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dama staying out of range there. Mclovin looks for a takedown but Dama sprawls well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mclovin throws a leg kick but Dama sees it coming and moves out of range. Dama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mclovin with a body shot. Dama misses with a low kick.
Mclovin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dama. Mclovin looks to throw the jab but Dama is out of range. Dama misses the jab. Dama misses the shot to the body. Dama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mclovin rather than just go for the knockout. Dama checks a low kick from Mclovin. Good standup being displayed there by Mclovin as he connects with a hook. Dama misses the shot to the body. Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Dama. Mclovin cracks Dama with a right hand to the side of the head. Mclovin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dama's guard. Dama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mclovin trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom. Mclovin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dama is retaining full guard. Dama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Dama pulls Mclovin in close to prevent any damage. Mclovin trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dama looking for a guillotine here but Mclovin defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mclovin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dama being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice straight punches there by Mclovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mclovin. Mclovin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dama on the side of the head. Mclovin moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
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 John Mclovin will probably get the nod. That's time! Mclovin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab. Dama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mclovin throws a leg kick that is checked and Dama counters with a good low kick that Mclovin was not able to check. Mclovin slips a jab from Dama. Dama swinging wildly here.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin lands a nice shot that snaps Dama's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Dama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mclovin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dama scores with a jab to the jaw. A jab from Mclovin misses. Genki Dama seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mclovin thows a left - swing and a miss! Dama lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin throws a counter high kick but Dama was just alert enough to avoid it. A combination from Dama does no damage. Dama digs a good hook to Mclovin's body.
Mclovin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mclovin lands with a good body shot. Mclovin walks into a stiff left hand from Dama. Mclovin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dama under the eye. Mclovin is looking to clinch but Dama is avoiding it.
Dama goes for a double leg but Mclovin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mclovin continues to drive forward. Mclovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Dama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mclovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dama. Mclovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dama. Mclovin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dama but Dama pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mclovin tries to clinch but Dama is having none of it. Mclovin thuds his right hand into Dama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Mclovin dives in for a single leg takedown but Dama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mclovin cracks Dama with a good jab. Mclovin with a jab. Dama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mclovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mclovin misses with a hook. Dama ducked under it nicely. Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Dama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mclovin lunges at Dama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dama's hand. Dama stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclovin. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dama lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Mclovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mclovin staying out of range there. Mclovin tries to clinch but Dama is having none of it. Dama looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range. Dama lands with a nice body kick. A leg kick checked by Dama. Mclovin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dama misses the jab. Dama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mclovin tests Dama's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dama looks to throw a body kick and Mclovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dama throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Dama. That's going to slow Mclovin down. A punch lands to the side of Dama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mclovin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dama circles away.
Dama with the counter takedown but Mclovin avoids it easily. Dama missing with a left hand there. Mclovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dama tries to keep at a distance but Mclovin has taken the fight into the clinch. Mclovin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Dama is controlling him. Mclovin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dama breaks from the clinch.
Dama ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin. And Dama tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out. Mclovin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dama only half commits to the counter leg kick. Mclovin defending well as Dama loads up on a big left hand. An inside leg kick lands from Dama. Dama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 John Mclovin will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mclovin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mclovin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mclovin looks to land a right hand but Dama moved out of range. Dama throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily. Mclovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A swing and a miss from Dama. Mclovin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dama stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclovin. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet. Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily. Mclovin tries to counter with a takedown but Dama is quick to defend against it. Dama throws a shot from downtown. Mclovin moves away and avoids it. Dama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mclovin throws a leg kick but Dama sees it coming and moves out of range. Mclovin lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mclovin as he connects with a hook. Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick from Dama.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dama misses with an uppercut
letting Mclovin counter with a right hand. Mclovin misses with a left hand and Dama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mclovin throws a low kick but Dama moves out of range easily. Mclovin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dama has time to react. Mclovin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dama. Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Mclovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin. Dama lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dama. Mclovin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dama's head backwards. Dama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclovin pinned against the cage. Mclovin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. John Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama. 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! Dama misses with a takedown attempt and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand. Dama throws a right and a left that both miss. Dama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mclovin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dama shoots and misses and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut. Dama misses the shot to the body. Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Dama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Dama takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses. Dama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dama throws a poor cross that misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut. Mclovin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dama thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice uppercut lands for Mclovin. That snapped Dama's head back.
Dama avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Mclovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mclovin. Dama misses with a looping right. A jab from Mclovin does it's job there. Mclovin slips under a jab from Dama. Mclovin throwing a counter right hand but Dama manages to avoid it. That kick from Dama tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on. Dama ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mclovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dama's hands. Dama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mclovin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mclovin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Dama moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mclovin to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dama throws a big shot that misses. Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mclovin throws a right and a left that both miss. Genki Dama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mclovin dips to his left and cracks Dama with an uppercut! Mclovin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mclovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mclovin moves into range and clinches up with Dama. Mclovin tries to circle away but Dama has him pinned against the cage. Mclovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mclovin successfully pulls guard.
Dama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mclovin trying to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mclovin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! John Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mclovin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Mclovin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sithole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Miss The Misery. Velasquez has chosen Accept's Balls To The Wall as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Velasquez! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sithole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Velasquez lands a high kick!
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut. Velasquez lands a big head kick that sends Sithole tumbling to the mat! Velasquez takes a step backwards and waves Sithole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sithole is rocked! Sithole wants to stay close but Velasquez steps back to make room for something. Sithole seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Velasquez and Sithole drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Velasquez! Juan Velasquez gave a mention to BeastMode in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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