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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Stupko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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167 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bogdan Stupko! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stupko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Claw! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Claw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Claw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Claw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Stupko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stupko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Claw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard. Claw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stupko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Stupko looking for a guillotine here but Claw defends easily.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard. Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard. Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stupko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stupko looks gassed! Claw drops back looking for a leg! Stupko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupko manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Stupko's guard. Stupko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bogdan Stupko will probably get the nod. That's time! Claw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Claw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stupko sprawls well initially but Claw persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stupko has managed to free his arm - good work. Stupko is defending against the submission attempts here by Claw.
Stupko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claw is working away from the top position though. Stupko is breathing heavily. Claw works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Claw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stupko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Claw is trying to get an arm triangle but Stupko is defending well. Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Claw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stupko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stupko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Claw goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stupko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Claw's guard! Nice work there by Stupko! Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stupko defends it easily. Stupko drops back looking for a leg! Claw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claw manages to kick Stupko off! Stupko jumps back into Claw's guard. Claw has his foot on Stupko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stupko works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stupko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stupko! Claw looking to secure an arm triangle but Stupko defends it well. Claw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stupko turns into him and now he's in Claw's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussak Claw dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Claw wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stupko with a lazy takedown attempt and Claw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stupko won't be happy with that. Claw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Claw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round. Claw has knee on belly and moves into mount. Stupko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Claw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stupko turns into him and now he's in Claw's guard.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stupko defends it easily. Claw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stupko passes into half guard.
Claw actively working from the bottom here. Claw wants to get back to full guard. Claw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claw. Claw wants to sweep here but Stupko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stupko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Claw wants to sweep here but Stupko controlling him for the moment. Stupko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Claw has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stupko is looking to defend but Claw has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stupko! Claw pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stupko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hussak Claw!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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