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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Kemmerling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Lowhanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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205 cm
28
199 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Kemmerling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deuce Lowhanger! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lowhanger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lowhanger throws a right and a left that both miss. Lowhanger throws a hook to the side of Kemmerling's head but Kemmerling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kemmerling shoots in for a takedown but Lowhanger shows good takedown defense. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kemmerling. Kemmerling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lowhanger tries to avoid it but Kemmerling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lowhanger to the ground. Lowhanger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Kemmerling. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kemmerling closes the distance and clinches up with Lowhanger, looking for a takedown. Kemmerling pushes Lowhanger against the cage but Lowhanger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kemmerling looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Lowhanger wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kemmerling thows a huge punch but Lowhanger dodges it nicely.
Kemmerling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kemmerling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lowhanger is not content to let Kemmerling control the position. Lowhanger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kemmerling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kemmerling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kemmerling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kemmerling throwing shots but Lowhanger is blocking nicely. Kemmerling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lowhanger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kemmerling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowhanger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kemmerling with the ground and pound but Lowhanger uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kemmerling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowhanger is keeping the position for now. Lowhanger wants to stand but Kemmerling is controlling the position. Lowhanger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kemmerling won't allow Lowhanger to get back to his feet. Kemmerling lands a couple of digs. Kemmerling wants to control from the top but Lowhanger keeps moving. Kemmerling throws a strike but Lowhanger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Lowhanger won't allow Kemmerling to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lowhanger trying to control but Kemmerling is working from the bottom. Kemmerling looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lowhanger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kemmerling is proving hard to escape from. Kemmerling looking for a sweep. Not yet Kemmerling, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kemmerling is on top in guard.
Kemmerling throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Kemmerling dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kemmerling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lowhanger scores with a shot to the body.
Kemmerling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lowhanger swivels and escapes. Kemmerling tries for a takedown but Lowhanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Kemmerling. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kemmerling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lowhanger circles away. Lowhanger stuffs the takedown. Lowhanger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lowhanger punishes Kemmerling's body with a nice straight punch. Kemmerling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lowhanger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lowhanger lands a left and a right that send Kemmerling crashing to the mat, dazed. Lowhanger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kemmerling is rocked! Lowhanger flashes Kemmerling a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kemmerling's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kemmerling crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lowhanger punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deuce Lowhanger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
73% |
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