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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
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144 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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169 cm
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135 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Micheal Havel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Havel clinches with his opponent.
Havel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Havel is working Christoforidis over against the cage. Christoforidis tries to pull guard but Havel won't allow it.
Havel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Havel is stalling here.
Havel lands a body punch. A right hand to the body from Havel.
Havel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Christoforidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havel walks away with a smile on his face. Christoforidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Christoforidis throws a right and a left that Havel avoids nicely. Havel misses with a body shot.
Christoforidis throws a hook to the side of Havel's head but Havel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Christoforidis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Micheal Havel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Havel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christoforidis. Christoforidis throws a good cross that connects.
Havel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Christoforidis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Havel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Christoforidis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Havel. Havel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoforidis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Havel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christoforidis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Christoforidis throws a lazy uppercut
and Havel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Christoforidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havel counters with a nice uppercut. Havel cracks Christoforidis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Christoforidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Havel counters with a stiff right hand. Havel moves into range and clinches up with Christoforidis. Good body shot from Havel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havel. Christoforidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Micheal Havel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Christoforidis. Havel lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Havel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christoforidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havel walks away with a smile on his face. Christoforidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Havel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A punch combination from Havel misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christoforidis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christoforidis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christoforidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Havel moves into range and clinches up with Christoforidis. Havel presses Christoforidis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Havel lands a body punch in the clinch. Havel works on Christoforidis's body with a couple of short punches. Havel works on Christoforidis's body with a couple of short punches. Christoforidis looks gassed! Havel lands a left hand.
Christoforidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Havel lands a hook that snaps the head of Christoforidis backwards. Havel lands a body punch in the clinch. Havel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Havel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Havel. Havel taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christoforidis backwards. A right hand to the body from Havel.
Havel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christoforidis tries to pull guard but Havel won't allow it.
Christoforidis tries to pull guard but Havel won't allow it.
Havel cracks Christoforidis with a nice body shot. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Havel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Good body shot from Havel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havel. Havel lands with a short head shot on the inside. Havel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Havel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforidis or not. Havel controlling the action here for a moment.
Havel lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Havel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Havel stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Havel.
Havel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havel. Havel digs a right hand into Christoforidis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforidis's gas tank. A nice left hand lands by Havel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice body punch from Havel - that landed with a thud.
Havel lands a body punch in the clinch. Havel lands an uppercut. Havel lands a nice shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Havel.
Havel scores with a nice hook to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A left hand lands to the body for Havel.
Havel lands a body punch. Good body shot from Havel.
Havel cracks Christoforidis with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Havel dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christoforidis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Havel finds it's way round the side to connect with Christoforidis's head. Havel closes the distance and clinches. Christoforidis fails to pull guard.
Havel lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Havel.
Havel digs a right hand into Christoforidis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforidis's gas tank. Havel lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Havel.
Havel digs a right hand into Christoforidis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforidis's gas tank. Havel lands a body punch in the clinch. Havel is leaning against Christoforidis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Havel is leaning against Christoforidis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A hook to the body from Havel.
Havel is working Christoforidis over against the cage. Christoforidis is breathing heavily. Havel lands a nice shot to the body. Havel lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Havel lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havel lands a shot to the body. Havel works on Christoforidis's body with a couple of short punches. Havel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Havel leaning his opponent against the cage. Havel lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Havel.
Havel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Havel avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Havel scores with a nice short uppercut. Havel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Havel digs a right hand into Christoforidis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforidis's gas tank. Havel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Christoforidis jumps guard but Havel stands there with Christoforidis around his waist. Christoforidis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Havel lands a body shot. Havel presses Christoforidis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Havel stalls. A left hand lands to the body for Havel.
A right hand to the body from Havel.
Havel digs a right hand underneath Christoforidis's ribcage. Christoforidis let out a lung full of air as it connected. Havel slowing the pace effectively. Nice body punch from Havel - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Havel. Havel is working Christoforidis over against the cage. Havel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christoforidis can do to turn this around? Havel stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havel lands a nice shot to the body. Havel scores with a hook to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Havel. Havel is working Christoforidis over against the cage. Christoforidis fails to pull guard.
Micheal Havel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Christoforidis. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A left hand lands to the body for Havel.
Havel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havel pushes Christoforidis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havel. Micheal Havel has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short body shot lands from Havel as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Havel.
Havel cracks Christoforidis with a nice body shot. Havel is pushing Christoforidis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Havel lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Havel lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Havel - that landed with a thud.
Havel works on Christoforidis's body with a couple of short punches. A hook to the body from Havel.
A short uppercut from Havel. Havel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Havel scores with a hook to the body. Havel pushes Christoforidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Christoforidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havel walks away with a smile on his face. Christoforidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Havel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Havel clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short body shot lands from Havel as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Christoforidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havel walks away with a smile on his face. Christoforidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Havel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Havel dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Havel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christoforidis on the side of the head. Anton Christoforidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Christoforidis throws a nice looking combination but Havel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Havel closes the distance and clinches. Havel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Havel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christoforidis. Christoforidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havel walks away with a smile on his face. Christoforidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Havel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Havel forces Christoforidis back against the cage and clinches. Havel pushes Christoforidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Havel is struggling to control the position. Havel lands a shoulder strike. Havel digs a right hand into Christoforidis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforidis's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Havel digs a right hand into Christoforidis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforidis's gas tank. Havel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Havel lands a shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Havel.
Christoforidis takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Havel.
Havel stalling.
Havel lands a nice shot to the body. Havel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforidis or not. Havel works on Christoforidis's body with a couple of short punches. Havel pushes Christoforidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Havel scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havel. Havel controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Havel. Christoforidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Havel scores with a nice hook to the head. Havel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Havel lands a body punch. Anton Christoforidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Havel.
A body shot lands from Havel.
Havel lands a nice shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Havel. Havel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoforidis backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Havel is leaning against Christoforidis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Havel cracks Christoforidis with a nice body shot. Havel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Havel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christoforidis. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Havel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short body shot lands from Havel as the two fighters clinch.
Havel scores with a shot to the side of Christoforidis's head. A hook to the body from Havel.
A left hand lands to the body for Havel.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havel stalls. Christoforidis jumps guard but Havel stands there with Christoforidis around his waist. Christoforidis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havel lands a body punch in the clinch. Havel has Christoforidis pressed against the cage.
Christoforidis tries to pull guard but Havel won't allow it.
Micheal Havel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Christoforidis. Havel pushes Christoforidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A body shot lands from Havel.
Nice body punch from Havel. A short body shot lands from Havel as the two fighters clinch.
Havel digs a right hand underneath Christoforidis's ribcage. Christoforidis let out a lung full of air as it connected. A right hand to the body from Havel.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Havel lands a body punch in the clinch. Havel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Havel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Havel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforidis or not. Havel is stalling here.
Havel lands with a short shot to the head. Havel lands a shot to the body. Havel is working Christoforidis over against the cage. Havel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havel. Havel lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Havel - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Havel.
Havel scores with a nice hook to the head. Christoforidis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Havel.
Havel scores with a hook to the body. Havel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Micheal Havel showed his dominance in that final round. Well Havel 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Havel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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