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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto von Bismarck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Kiniski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Bismarck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chris Brown Feat. T-Pain - Kiss Kiss. Gene Kiniski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 cm
26
217 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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193 cm
27
267 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto von Bismarck! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Kiniski! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiniski tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Bismarck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiniski somewhat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiniski. Kiniski fails with the takedown. Otto von Bismarck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Kiniski. Kiniski closes this distance looking for a takedown but von Bismarck circles away. Kiniski tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Bismarck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiniski somewhat. von Bismarck misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiniski closes the distance and clinches up with von Bismarck, looking for a takedown. Kiniski pushes von Bismarck against the cage but von Bismarck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kiniski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. von Bismarck tries to avoid it but Kiniski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag von Bismarck to the ground. von Bismarck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kiniski looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. von Bismarck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and von Bismarck wants it to stay on the feet. von Bismarck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by von Bismarck.
It looks like Gene Kiniski has been cut. von Bismarck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiniski. von Bismarck lands a jab-cross combination. von Bismarck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kiniski's half guard. Still in half guard, von Bismarck seems content to control. von Bismarck wants to free his trapped foot but Kiniski is holding on for dear life with his legs. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiniski can do anything to dispel that myth. von Bismarck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kiniski is defending against the submission attempts here by von Bismarck.
von Bismarck trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kiniski is staying active underneath von Bismarck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto von Bismarck. Kiniski with a poor takedown so von Bismarck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! von Bismarck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiniski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kiniski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. von Bismarck is working Kiniski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. von Bismarck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiniski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. von Bismarck with a nice head shot there. Kiniski keeping moving, preventing von Bismarck from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto von Bismarck. von Bismarck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kiniski misses with a takedown attempt and von Bismarck counters with a stiff right hand. von Bismarck throws a series of strikes that have Kiniski backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kiniski misses with a takedown attempt and von Bismarck counters with a nice double leg into half guard. von Bismarck trying to control the action but Kiniski is working from the bottom. Kiniski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Bismarck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. von Bismarck is controlling the pace.
Kiniski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but von Bismarck scores with a couple of nice shots. von Bismarck passes to side control. von Bismarck controls the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. von Bismarck advances to mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, von Bismarck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Bismarck dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gene Kiniski's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kiniski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and von Bismarck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiniski's guard. Kiniski trying to keep a closed guard but von Bismarck is proving a slippery customer.
von Bismarck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Kiniski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom. Kiniski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiniski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. von Bismarck 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. von Bismarck clinches up against the cage. von Bismarck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiniski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kiniski wants the takedown. von Bismarck is fighting it off but Kiniski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in von Bismarck's guard against the cage. Kiniski tries to free his leg and advance position but von Bismarck is retaining full guard. von Bismarck trying to control the position.
von Bismarck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kiniski! von Bismarck breaks from Kiniski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. von Bismarck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Kiniski tries to reverse the position but von Bismarck maintains control. von Bismarck with good strikes from the mount here! Kiniski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! von Bismarck has Kiniski flattened out and is raining down punches. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting von Bismarck here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. von Bismarck has the hooks in. Kiniski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. von Bismarck scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
A lull in the action here.
von Bismarck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kiniski doesn't escape. Kiniski covers up after that shot from von Bismarck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! von Bismarck punishes Kiniski with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. von Bismarck biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kiniski breaks von Bismarck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kiniski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but von Bismarck manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! von Bismarck looking to control the position here, rather than advance. von Bismarck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Otto von Bismarck. von Bismarck closes the distance and clinches. von Bismarck is working for takedown but Kiniski is calmly controlling the position for now. Kiniski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Bismarck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
von Bismarck looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto von Bismarck. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kiniski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. von Bismarck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. von Bismarck looking for a takedown. von Bismarck wants the takedown. Kiniski is fighting it off but von Bismarck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kiniski's guard against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. von Bismarck wants to control from the top but Kiniski keeps moving. von Bismarck scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Bismarck dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gene Kiniski's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiniski misses with a takedown and von Bismarck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kiniski's guard now. von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom. von Bismarck scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kiniski is trying to control the position but von Bismarck postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kiniski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. von Bismarck is aware though and is defending well. von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom. Otto von Bismarck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kiniski wants to sweep but no luck. Both fighters are breathing heavily. von Bismarck trying to control but Kiniski is working from the bottom. Kiniski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but von Bismarck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kiniski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and von Bismarck counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiniski is not in a great position here, taking some shots. von Bismarck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. von Bismarck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiniski can do to turn this around? Kiniski on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kiniski tries to bench press von Bismarck off him but von Bismarck keeps the position. von Bismarck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiniski, who protects the arm well. von Bismarck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. von Bismarck trying to control the position but Kiniski is working away. You can see the frustration on Kiniski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Otto von Bismarck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. von Bismarck controls the position. von Bismarck working the ground and pound. Kiniski throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
von Bismarck taking a breather here. von Bismarck tries to advance to mount but can't. Kiniski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiniski manages to work his way to half guard, despite von Bismarck's best efforts. von Bismarck wants to pass the guard but Kiniski is defending well. Kiniski wants to get back to full guard but von Bismarck has passed into side control. von Bismarck controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. von Bismarck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kiniski?
Kiniski tries to reverse the position but von Bismarck maintains control. Kiniski tries to hold on but von Bismarck pushes him away. von Bismarck looking to control and managing it successfully. von Bismarck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Gene Kiniski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kiniski is looking to improve his position but von Bismarck isn't that keen on the idea. von Bismarck trying to control but he's not successful this time. von Bismarck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Otto von Bismarck showed his dominance in that final round. Well von Bismarck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto von Bismarck!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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