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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krishnanuevo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008. Ben Hicks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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133 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Hicks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krishnanuevo fails with a takedown attempt.
Krishnanuevo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krishnanuevo somewhat.
Krishnanuevo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hicks is fending him off so far but Krishnanuevo persists. Nope, Hicks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krishnanuevo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
Hicks tries to clinch but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks moves into the clinch.
Hicks trying to control the position but instead, Krishnanuevo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hicks into the cage.
Krishnanuevo has Hicks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krishnanuevo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hicks tumbling to the mat - Krishnanuevo dives into Hicks's guard.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krishnanuevo controlling from the top position.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.
Krishnanuevo throws a big right hand that misses.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hicks has momentary wrist control but Krishnanuevo slips an elbow through the middle.
Krishnanuevo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krishnanuevo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Krishnanuevo working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo chips away with some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krishnanuevo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.
Krishnanuevo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krishnanuevo throws a big right hand that misses.
Krishnanuevo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
The ground and pound from Krishnanuevo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee asks Krishnanuevo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krishnanuevo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krishnanuevo is working Hicks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Krishnanuevo wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Krishnanuevo is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo dominated that round.
That's time! Krishnanuevo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krishnanuevo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hicks swivels and escapes.
Krishnanuevo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krishnanuevo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krishnanuevo somewhat.
Krishnanuevo misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krishnanuevo shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Krishnanuevo with that takedown attempt.
Hicks works over Krishnanuevo's head and body with a nice combination.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hicks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily.
Krishnanuevo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krishnanuevo landing a few strikes.
Krishnanuevo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Hicks prevents Krishnanuevo from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hicks pushes Krishnanuevo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krishnanuevo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krishnanuevo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hicks is avoiding damage well.
Krishnanuevo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hicks stops Krishnanuevo from passing to mount.
Krishnanuevo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hicks defending against the ground and pound.
Hicks is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hicks taking a bit of punishment here - Krishnanuevo scoring with strikes.
Krishnanuevo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hicks is avoiding damage well.
Krishnanuevo lands an elbow.
Krishnanuevo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krishnanuevo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krishnanuevo tries to score with some ground and pound. Hicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hicks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krishnanuevo working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Krishnanuevo crashes against the mat.
Hicks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Krishnanuevo scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krishnanuevo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krishnanuevo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krishnanuevo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krishnanuevo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Krishnanuevo thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Krishnanuevo thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Hicks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krishnanuevo is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krishnanuevo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Krishnanuevo connects with a couple of short punches.
Krishnanuevo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krishnanuevo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krishnanuevo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krishnanuevo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks wants to stand up but Krishnanuevo is controlling him.
Krishnanuevo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krishnanuevo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hicks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krishnanuevo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishnanuevo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krishnanuevo working some strikes from top position.
Krishnanuevo stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position.
Ben Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krishnanuevo throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castaneda Krishnanuevo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krishnanuevo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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