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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Hoglander (ranked 934 p4p, 1786 weight class) and Cynical Christoph (ranked 124 p4p, 236 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 cm 22 157 7 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm 22 160 7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Good wrestler Lethal high kicks 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hoglander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Christoph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming. Christoph takes one to the chin there. Hoglander misses with a left hand and Christoph counters with a low kick, right behind Hoglander 's knee. Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket. Christoph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoglander's hands. Christoph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Hoglander with a jab. Christoph moves away from the strike by Hoglander. Christoph staying out of range there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoglander takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses. Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoglander throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range. A nice side step and Christoph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Christoph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Christoph.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away. Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander cracks Christoph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander. Hoglander missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hoglander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christoph doesn't seem bothered though. Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christoph slips under a jab. Hoglander throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it. Christoph jabs Hoglander to the body, keeping him at a distance. Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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! Hoglander misses with a straight left. Christoph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christoph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christoph defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand. Christoph lands a front kick. Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Christoph moves away from the strike by Hoglander. Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Christoph throws a nice head kick!
Christoph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoglander if he has to take too many more of those.
Christoph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoglander will feel that in the morning. Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoglander is wise to it. Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Christoph takes one on the button.
Christoph is rocked! A shot to the body from Hoglander misses and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoglander finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Christoph seems to have recovered his senses. Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Christoph misses with a straight right. Christoph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Christoph. Christoph scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoglander should have avoided that one. Christoph throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body. Christoph tries to land a front kick but Hoglander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hoglander throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it. Christoph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoglander rather than just go for the knockout. Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss! Christoph throws a counter combo. Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Hoglander takes one to the side of the head.
Christoph misses with a straight right. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Christoph in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Hoglander. Hoglander misses with a right hand and Christoph counters with a nice body kick. Hoglander misses with a hook
and Christoph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoglander is rocked! Hoglander is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Christoph Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hoglander is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cynical Christoph! In his post fight interview, Cynical Christoph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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