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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Sinisterra (ranked 2236 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 275 p4p, 241 weight class). Tannenbaum has chosen Andrea Bocelli: O Tannenbaum as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240
6 - 8 - 0 |
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11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sinisterra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Tannenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinisterra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tannenbaum feints a counter leg kick.
Tannenbaum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sinisterra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sinisterra throws a sloppy body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Sinisterra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinisterra misses with a two punch combination.
Sinisterra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinisterra misses with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannenbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Tannenbaum looks to move away, Sinisterra throws a big counter combo but Tannenbaum just gets out of the way.
Sinisterra missing with a left hand there. Tannenbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinisterra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Sinisterra's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tannenbaum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sinisterra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinisterra misses the target.
Sinisterra throws a shot from downtown. Tannenbaum moves away and avoids it.
Sinisterra throws a push kick but Tannenbaum slaps the foot to one side.
Sinisterra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sinisterra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Sinisterra was not able to check.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sinisterra swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a left to the body.
Tannenbaum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinisterra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tannenbaum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sinisterra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinisterra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with an inside leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws an off balance right hand
and Tannenbaum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinisterra tried to counter with a leg kick but Tannenbaum avoided it.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick.
Tannenbaum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Sinisterra catches Tannenbaum right on the button with a cross.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinisterra manages to avoid it.
Sinisterra throws a leg kick but Tannenbaum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luis Sinisterra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinisterra just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinisterra misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sinisterra misses.
Sinisterra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinisterra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tannenbaum to score with a decent uppercut.
Luis Sinisterra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra cracks Tannenbaum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sinisterra staying out of range there.
Sinisterra misses with a body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice body shot.
Tannenbaum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Sinisterra misses.
Sinisterra misses with a combination
and Tannenbaum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sinisterra throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinisterra connects with a solid leg kick.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Sinisterra's ribcage but misses.
Sinisterra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tannenbaum jabs at Sinisterra's body.
Tannenbaum shoots in and drives through. Sinisterra sprawls well.
Tannenbaum throws a body punch but Sinisterra moves out of range.
Sinisterra moves away from the strike by Tannenbaum.
Sinisterra throws a series of strikes that have Tannenbaum backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tannenbaum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sinisterra throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinisterra. Tannenbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinisterra misses with a lunging right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a left to the body.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Tannenbaum looks to move away, Sinisterra throws a big counter combo but Tannenbaum just gets out of the way.
Sinisterra misses with an uppercut. Tannenbaum saw that one coming.
A combination from Sinisterra does no damage.
Sinisterra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tannenbaum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinisterra throws a nice looking combination but Tannenbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tannenbaum throws a right hand that Sinisterra ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinisterra also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra drops his hands momentarily and Tannenbaum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tannenbaum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sinisterra thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Sinisterra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannenbaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinisterra.
Sinisterra takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tannenbaum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tannenbaum looks to land a body kick but Sinisterra moved away.
Sinisterra throws out a powerful jab.
Sinisterra looks to score with a jab to the body but Tannenbaum is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice body shot.
Sinisterra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tannenbaum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinisterra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Sinisterra swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot
and Sinisterra counters with a left and a right that stings Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum is looking to chop away at Sinisterra's legs.
Sinisterra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinisterra misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tannenbaum shoots in for a takedown but Sinisterra shows good takedown defense.
Sinisterra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tannenbaum lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinisterra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tannenbaum.
Sinisterra misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Sinisterra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Sinisterra. Those never looked like landing.
Sinisterra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tannenbaum dodges the punch combination from Sinisterra.
Tannenbaum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Sinisterra dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tannenbaum connects with a looping right hand.
Tannenbaum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinisterra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinisterra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tannenbaum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinisterra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tannenbaum throws a big counter head kick but Sinisterra avoids it with no problem.
Tannenbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinisterra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinisterra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum stalks Sinisterra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinisterra's face. Sinisterra staggers backwards, shaken.
Tannenbaum blocks a head kick by Sinisterra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum looks to land a right hand but Sinisterra moved out of range.
Tannenbaum misses with a leg kick
letting Sinisterra counter with a right hand.
Tannenbaum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice cross by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum swings for the body but Sinisterra moves out of range.
Tannenbaum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinisterra circles away quickly and effectively.
Tannenbaum digs a good body shot into Sinisterra's ribs.
Sinisterra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tannenbaum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinisterra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tannenbaum misses with the combination.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab.
Tannenbaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sinisterra lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinisterra tries to bum rush Tannenbaum with a series of wild strikes but Tannenbaum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sinisterra throws a wild body kick that Tannenbaum sees coming a mile off.
Tannenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinisterra counters with a three punch combo that has Tannenbaum backing up. Tannenbaum nods at Sinisterra to acknowledge the strikes.
Luis Sinisterra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tannenbaum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinisterra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tannenbaum manages to circle out of the way.
Tannenbaum with a hook.
Sinisterra throws a right and a left that Tannenbaum avoids nicely.
Tannenbaum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tannenbaum works the jab nicely.
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sinisterra.
A little jabbing left from Tannenbaum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sinisterra tries to land a leg kick but Tannenbaum saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tannenbaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinisterra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that Sinisterra semi-blocks.
Tannenbaum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sinisterra throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a body kick.
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!
Sinisterra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinisterra misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tannenbaum 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Tannenbaum!
Klaus Tannenbaum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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