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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mavic Krow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mavic Krow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Spitler's chin.
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210 cm
26
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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201 cm
22
265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mavic Krow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Spitler! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spitler throws a series of strikes that have Krow backpedaling.
It looks like Mavic Krow has been cut. Spitler throws a looping overhand right but Krow ducks down to avoid it. Krow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spitler avoids it really well and circles away. Spitler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spitler misses with a straight right. Spitler misses the shot to the body. Spitler takes a swing at Krow's ribcage but misses. No joy there for Spitler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krow shoots for a double leg takedown but Spitler sprawls well. He's pushed Krow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Spitler misses the shot to the body. Spitler swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spitler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krow moves away. Spitler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krow circles away quickly and effectively. Spitler swings for the body but Krow moves out of range.
Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krow was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. Spitler misses with a two punch combination.
Spitler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krow backs up against the cage.
Josh Spitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spitler takes a swing at Krow's ribcage but misses. Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krow was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. Spitler thows a body shot but no joy. Spitler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krow rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Krow with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavic Krow. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spitler throws a nice looking combination but Krow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Krow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spitler.
Spitler throws a hook but Krow blocks it. Spitler throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spitler misses the target. Krow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spitler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krow somewhat. Krow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spitler pinned against the cage. Spitler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spitler misses with an uppercut. Josh Spitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spitler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krow shoots in but no luck this time. Spitler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A looping hook to the body misses from Spitler. Krow does a little dance to reset his feet. Spitler just misses with a punch to the body.
Krow avoids the body shot from Spitler.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler misses the jab. Spitler misses the jab. Jab from Spitler. Spitler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Krow moves away from the strike by Spitler. Spitler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Krow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spitler throws out the jab. Spitler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Spitler misses with a body shot.
Spitler lands with a shot to the body. Krow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Spitler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mavic Krow's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spitler throws a body punch but Krow moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Krow. Spitler lands a body shot.
Spitler misses with a body shot.
Krow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Spitler. A big right from Spitler misses. Krow tries for a takedown but Spitler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Donk. Spitler catches Krow right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spitler throws a jab when Krow was well out of range. Spitler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krow doesn't seem bothered though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krow was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. Spitler swinging wildly here.
Spitler misses with a hook. Krow ducked under it nicely. Spitler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Spitler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krow.
Spitler just misses with a punch to the body.
Krow avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Spitler just misses with a punch to the body.
Josh Spitler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Krow avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Spitler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spitler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two 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. Krow slips a jab from Spitler. Spitler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spitler throws a hook but Krow avoids it easily. Spitler misses with an uppercut. Krow saw that one coming. No luck with that takedown attempt from Krow. Spitler throws a jab but it's blocked by Krow. Spitler looks to land a left hand but Krow moved out of range nicely. Spitler lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Spitler.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spitler scores with a decent looking hook. Krow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krow was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krow was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. Spitler swings for the body but Krow moves out of range.
Spitler lands a jab to the head.
Krow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice straight punches there by Spitler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spitler. Spitler loads up on a big right hand but Krow slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Spitler.
Spitler throws a body punch but Krow moves out of range. Spitler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spitler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spitler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Krow. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Spitler thows a body shot but no joy. Krow avoids the body shot from Spitler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krow tries for a takedown but Spitler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavic Krow. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spitler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Spitler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mavic Krow'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!
Krow slips under a jab from Spitler. Krow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spitler throws out the jab. Krow dives in and grabs Spitler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spitler pushes down on Krow's head and hops out. Spitler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krow moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Krow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Spitler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Krow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spitler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Spitler. Krow does a little dance to reset his feet. Krow dodges the punch combination from Spitler.
Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krow was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krow looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Krow looking to pass the guard. Krow stops Spitler from standing up. Spitler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Krow looking to stall.
Spitler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Krow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spitler misses with a looping right. Krow moves out of range of the strikes. Spitler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Spitler misses. Spitler misses the shot to the body. Krow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spitler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krow.
Spitler connects with the punch. A lazy left from Spitler finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spitler cracks Krow with a right hand to the side of the head. Krow walks into a left hand. Spitler misses the shot to the body. Spitler looks to land a left hand but Krow moved out of range nicely. Krow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spitler finds it's way round the side to connect with Krow's head. Josh Spitler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Spitler lands with a shot to the body. Spitler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Spitler scores with a decent looking hook. Krow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spitler misses with a body shot.
Mavic Krow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler misses with a body shot.
No luck for Krow with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavic Krow. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spitler takes a swing at Krow's ribcage but misses. Spitler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krow moves away. Spitler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krow. Spitler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spitler is fending him off so far but Krow persists. Nope, Spitler circles away and we're back to standing. Spitler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Josh Spitler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Spitler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Spitler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
63% |
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