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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 33 p4p, 138 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Savette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Savette knows he should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hohenthals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hohenthal duly obliges.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Savette.
Savette throws a solid leg kick but Hohenthal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Savette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Savette misses.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Savette's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Savette.
Savette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette thuds his right hand into Hohenthal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savette tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Savette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Savette gets caught napping as Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown. Savette manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savette has momentary wrist control but Hohenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal distracts Savette with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hohenthal connects with a looping right hand.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
That kick from Savette tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Savette cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savette throws a low kick but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savette slips under a jab.
Savette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savette misses with a left hand
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
Savette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
A low kick from Savette is predictable there
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hohenthal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette controls Hohenthal momentarily but Hohenthal frees himself.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hohenthal has Savette in his guard.
Savette wants to stand and escape but instead Hohenthal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal won't allow Savette to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal trying to move into half guard but instead Savette has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savette won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
Hohenthal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savette would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Savette decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Savette as he connects with a hook.
Savette misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Savette. No joy for Hohenthal on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Savette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Savette misses.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Savette lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Savette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Savette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Savette misses.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Savette's midsection.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hohenthal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hohenthal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hohenthal needs to keep his hands up - Savette had a free shot at his head there.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Savette is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
Hohenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Savette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Savette misses the jab.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back.
Lennart Hohenthal's cut is getting worse.
Savette moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Savette blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Savette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savette on the side of the head.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal stalks Savette and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savette's face. Savette staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Hohenthal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Savette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savette.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Savette with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savette lands a jab to the nose.
Savette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hohenthal's hands.
Savette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savette.
That kick from Savette tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savette's head.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette misses with a straight left.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Savette.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Savette lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal lands a jab.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Hohenthal attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.
Hohenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Savette avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Savette avoids it easily.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savette slips a jab and a cross from Hohenthal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jean Paul Savette just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Savette tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Savette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Hohenthal moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hohenthal lands with a cross.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette tries a head kick but it misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Savette, which made it look bad.
Hohenthal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savette doesn't seem bothered though.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Savette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savette throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savette misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Savette.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Savette.
Savette dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Savette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Savette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savette sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette is looking to chop away at Hohenthal's legs.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Hohenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Savette's head.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Savette dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savette wants to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hohenthal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savette wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal trying to mount his opponent but Savette defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal had his way with Jean Paul Savette in that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hohenthal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savette. That one must have hurt.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Savette.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savette doesn't seem bothered though.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Savette scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Savette is looking to get back to is feet but Hohenthal passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Savette manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hohenthal.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Savette has Hohenthal pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohenthal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohenthal is controlling him.
Hohenthal cracks Savette with a solid left hand.
Savette wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal passes into half guard.
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.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savette wants to get back to full guard.
Savette is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Savette misses.
Hohenthal misses the body punch
enabling Savette to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hohenthal misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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