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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Majewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermias is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gang Starr - Code Of The Streets . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuba Majewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majewski slips under a jab.
Hermias blocks a head kick by Majewski.
Majewski misses with a wild body shot.
Majewski throws the kick towards the body but Hermias avoids it.
Majewski throws a sloppy head kick and Hermias moves out of range easily.
Majewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Majewski ducks under a wild hook from Hermias.
Majewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuba Majewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Hermias blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hermias as Majewski shoots in.
Majewski misses with a head kick.
Majewski looks to land a body kick but Hermias moved away.
Majewski tries to move into range but Hermias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Majewski throws a sloppy head kick and Hermias moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermias lands a right hook to the body.
Majewski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Majewski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Majewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Majewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majewski misses with a body shot.
Hermias misses with a wild combination.
Majewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hermias counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermias. Majewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majewski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermias shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Majewski's guard.
Hermias stops Majewski from standing up.
Hermias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majewski is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias pushes Majewski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Majewski.
Majewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Majewski quickly recovers to half guard.
Majewski looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski wants to control but Hermias is keeping busy.
Hermias is trying to control. Majewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Majewski wants to get back to his feet.
Hermias is trying to control. Majewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Majewski trying to control but Hermias postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Majewski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Majewski fails with the takedown.
Majewski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Majewski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Majewski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hermias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hermias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majewski throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Majewski.
Majewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majewski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majewski throws a push kick but Hermias slaps the foot to one side.
Hermias gets the takedown into side control.
Hermias trying to control the action but Majewski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Hermias dominated that round.
That's time! Majewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Majewski misses.
Nice defenses there by Majewski.
Majewski tries for a takedown but Hermias circles away easily
and Hermias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermias swings for the body but Majewski moves out of range.
Majewski looks to land a combination but Hermias avoids it well.
Majewski throws a front kick that sends Hermias stumbling back into the cage.
Majewski throws a lazy head kick
and Hermias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermias avoids a kick to the body.
Majewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermias.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Majewski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hermias has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermias and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Majewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Majewski. Majewski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Majewski wants to land a leg kick but Hermias is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majewski throws a lazy right hand but Hermias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majewski circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from Hermias.
Majewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majewski throws a body punch but Hermias moves out of range.
Hermias blocks a head kick by Majewski.
Majewski scores with a nice body kick.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hermias is breathing heavily.
Majewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majewski tries to hold on but Hermias postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majewski is looking to escape.
Majewski wants to control but Hermias is having none of it.
Majewski trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski is squirming around, avoiding Hermias's attempts to control the action.
Hermias misses with a head shot.
Hermias thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Majewski is desperately trying to improve his position but Hermias has a good base and remains in mount.
Hermias looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Majewski is looking to get to half guard.
Hermias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majewski tries to hold on but Hermias pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kuba Majewski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hermias avoids the head kick by Majewski.
Hermias blocks a head kick by Majewski.
Hermias throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Majewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermias drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hermias distracts Majewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Majewski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hermias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Majewski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majewski has his foot on Hermias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermias works his way back into a safe position though.
Majewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majewski is trying to keep Hermias in close.
Hermias trying to control but Majewski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Majewski tries to clinch but Hermias is having none of it.
Majewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majewski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Majewski throws a sloppy head kick and Hermias moves out of range easily.
Majewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Majewski throws a sloppy head kick and Hermias moves out of range easily.
Majewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Majewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Majewski gets the takedown into side control.
Hermias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Majewski off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias connects with a big shot to the side of Majewski's head.
Can Majewski hold on?! Hermias is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hermias trying to control momentarily.
Hermias wants to control but Majewski manages to buck him off and is now in Hermias's guard! Nice work there by Majewski!
Hermias keeping full guard, as Majewski tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Hermias keeping moving, preventing Majewski from controlling successfully.
Majewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Hermias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Hermias!
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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
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