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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Daebak (ranked 1706 p4p, 3758 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 91 p4p, 185 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Lennon.
Daebak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lennon is out of range.
Lennon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daebak connects with an inside leg kick.
Daebak misses with a body shot.
Daebak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lennon misses with a wild combination.
Lennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak gets tackled into the cage by Lennon. Lennon maintains the clinch.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lennon just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Daebak.
A body shot lands from Daebak.
Daebak scores with a shoulder strike.
Lennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daebak tries to pull guard but Lennon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
Daebak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Daebak.
Daebak pushes Lennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lennon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daebak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lennon cracks Daebak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Lennon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lennon throws a lazy right hand but Daebak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daebak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daebak has managed to clinch.
Lennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lennon lands with a light punch inside.
Daebak prevents a body shot from Lennon.
Daebak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lennon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Daebak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak digs a right hand into Lennon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lennon's gas tank.
Daebak dodges an elbow strike from Lennon.
Daebak jumps guard.
Lennon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daebak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lennon has managed to get both his arms back between Daebak's legs - danger averted.
Daebak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Lennon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lennon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daebak is trying to keep Lennon in close.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Lennon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Daebak working for a triangle but Lennon defends it easily.
Lennon pushing down on Daebak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lennon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daebak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lennon.
Lennon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daebak defending well though.
Daebak tries to get to full guard but Lennon has control of the leg.
Lennon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daebak's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lennon pulls his head out easily.
Daebak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Daebak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daebak working for a triangle but Lennon defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennon throwing strikes but missing.
Daebak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lennon defends well.
Lennon trying to control but Daebak 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.
Lennon throws a big right hand that misses.
Daebak is looking for a triangle but Lennon pushes his legs off easily.
Daebak has his foot on Lennon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lennon scoring with some ground and pound.
Daebak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lennon defends well.
Daebak is looking for a triangle but Lennon pushes his legs off easily.
Lennon being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Daebak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daebak defending well as Lennon loads up on a big left hand.
Lennon scores with a nice body kick.
Lennon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daebak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lennon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daebak throws a shot to the body.
Daebak lands with a nice body kick.
Lennon thows a leg kick but Daebak checks it
and Daebak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Lennon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daebak doesn't seem phased though.
Lennon moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lennon fails to land.
Lennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Lennon.
Nice body punch from Daebak - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
A head punch on the inside from Lennon fails to land.
Harry Daebak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Daebak.
Daebak jumps guard but Lennon stands there with Daebak around his waist. Daebak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon throws an elbow that misses.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daebak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daebak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lennon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lennon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lennon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lennon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daebak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lennon has managed to get both his arms back between Daebak's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daebak keeping moving, preventing Lennon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lennon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lennon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daebak's head.
Daebak wants to sweep here but Lennon controlling him for the moment.
Daebak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lennon is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lennon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daebak controls Lennon momentarily but Lennon frees himself.
Daebak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daebak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lennon throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lennon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daebak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lennon manages to get himself to full guard.
Daebak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennon is keeping the position for now.
Daebak throws a strike but Lennon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daebak is on top in guard.
Daebak tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennon is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebak trying to control but Lennon is working from the bottom.
Daebak throws a big elbow that misses.
Lennon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lennon working a defensive guard here.
Daebak tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennon is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Daebak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lennon.
Daebak missing with a left hand there. Lennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daebak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lennon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lennon.
Daebak misses with a leg kick
and Lennon counters with a thumping low kick.
Lennon misses with a looping right.
Lennon connects with a single shot there.
Daebak misses with a looping left.
Lennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daebak.
Lennon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daebak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lennon throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daebak at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lennon.
Lennon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Daebak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Lennon lands.
Good shot there by Lennon.
Daebak is rocked!
Lennon cracks a nice hook into Daebak's ribs.
Oh Daebak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lennon! Daebak is backing up but he can't get away as Lennon lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Daebak and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Lennon!
A very excited looking John Lennon 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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