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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Kreuger (ranked 4445 p4p, 4465 weight class) and Excision Virus (ranked 525 p4p, 527 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zane Kreuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Excision Virus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kreuger throws a big shot that misses.
And Virus responds with a good body kick, but Kreuger manages to step out the way in time.
Kreuger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virus.
Kreuger looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Kreuger throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Zane Kreuger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreuger throws a hook but Virus blocks it.
Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreuger with a poor takedown
and Virus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Kreuger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Virus or perhaps it was just good defense by Kreuger, which made it look bad.
Kreuger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kreuger misses with a right hand
and Virus counters by moving into the clinch.
Virus pulls guard.
Kreuger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virus has his foot on Kreuger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kreuger works his way back into a safe position though.
Kreuger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreuger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreuger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virus on the ground.
Kreuger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virus is looking to stand up but Kreuger isn't so interested in that idea.
Kreuger postures up and lands a big shot to Virus's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger postures up in Virus's guard and throws a big left but Virus blocks it.
Kreuger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virus wants to get back to his feet but Kreuger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreuger throwing strikes from guard but Virus blocks nicely.
Kreuger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kreuger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Virus's head.
Virus has momentary wrist control but Kreuger slips an elbow through the middle.
Virus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus wants to stand but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Kreuger stands up over Virus, holding on to his feet. Kreuger throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Virus is out cold! Kreuger lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
After the fight, Zane Kreuger 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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