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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Knell (ranked 699 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 104 p4p, 156 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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13 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
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7 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Knell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skallagrimsson.
We've been told by Knell's head coaches at Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skallagrimsson swings for the body but Knell moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Knell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skallagrimsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knell's head.
Skallagrimsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knell.
Skallagrimsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnell.
Nice straight punches there by Skallagrimsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Knell's head.
Skallagrimsson throws a front kick aimed at Knell's knee but Knell avoids it well.
Knell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skallagrimsson misses with a head kick.
Knell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knell on the side of the head.
Knell walks into a stiff left hand from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knell is just out of range.
As Skallagrimsson backs away, Knell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Knell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knell is looking to counter punch.
Knell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skallagrimsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knell scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skallagrimsson - that will leave a mark!
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skallagrimsson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knell has his hands on Skallagrimsson's head, controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but Knell is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Knell is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Knell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson with the ground and pound but Knell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knell controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson cracks Knell with a solid left hand.
Knell can't keep his opponent in guard - Skallagrimsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skallagrimsson wants to free his trapped foot but Knell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knell's head.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Knell is defending the position.
Skallagrimsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knell is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
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.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body shot.
Knell is looking to counter punch.
Skallagrimsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skallagrimsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Knell tries to sprawl out of it but Skallagrimsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson misses with a head kick.
Knell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knell takes a step back to recover.
Skallagrimsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knell defends well and Skallagrimsson ends up having to push Knell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lunges at Knell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knell's hand.
Skallagrimsson throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Knell misses the target.
Jab by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson looks to throw the jab but Knell is out of range.
Skallagrimsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knell.
It looked like Knell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skallagrimsson.
Knell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skallagrimsson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Knell to counter with a crisp jab.
Death Knell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyvind Skallagrimsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Knell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skallagrimsson cracks Knell with an open hand slap.
Skallagrimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knell counters with a nice right hand that sends Skallagrimsson toppling to the canvas! Skallagrimsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knell finish him?!
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skallagrimsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knell swivels and escapes.
Skallagrimsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knell pinned against the cage. Knell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knell moves away.
Knell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skallagrimsson throws a good cross that connects.
Knell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Knell blocks the leg kick.
Knell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Skallagrimsson scores with a jab to the body.
Skallagrimsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knell counters with a hugh head kick that removes Skallagrimsson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Death Knell!
A very excited looking Death Knell 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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pop
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RATING
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