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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Dewit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danzka Cranraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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225 cm
27
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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193 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Dewit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danzka Cranraz! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dewit fails in his attempt to clinch. Cranraz fails with the takedown. Dewit wants to clinch up but Cranraz keeps it at a distance. Dewit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cranraz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dewit to the mat! Dewit manages to get full guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Cranraz is working Dewit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dewit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cranraz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dewit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dewit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cranraz on the ground. Cranraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cranraz throwing strikes from guard but Dewit blocks nicely. Cranraz working some strikes from top position. Dewit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Cranraz thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dewit keeping moving, preventing Cranraz from controlling successfully. Cranraz with a nice head shot there. Cranraz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Cranraz throwing shots but missing, from side control. Dewit taking a bit of punishment here - Cranraz scoring with strikes. Cranraz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dewit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cranraz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dewit is breathing heavily. Cranraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dewit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cranraz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Cranraz crashes against the mat.
Cranraz throws an elbow but Dewit slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cranraz scores with a couple of short elbows. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cranraz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dewit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cranraz lands a few punches from side control. Cranraz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dewit down.
Cranraz cracks Dewit with a big elbow. Dewit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cranraz. Cranraz in side control, throwing shots but Dewit defends. Dewit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cranraz.
Cranraz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dewit to his feet. Dewit wants to clinch. Cranraz shoots in for a double leg but Dewit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dewit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cranraz. Carl Dewit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danzka Cranraz. Dewit tries to clinch up and Cranraz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Cranraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cranraz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cranraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cranraz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dewit's head. Cranraz slips nicely into half guard. Cranraz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cranraz is looking to take a break and control but Dewit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cranraz thows a huge punch but Dewit dodges it nicely.
Cranraz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Cranraz throwing shots but Dewit is blocking nicely. Dewit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cranraz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Cranraz feints and as Dewit raises his hands in defense, Cranraz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cranraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cranraz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dewit's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cranraz postures up in Dewit's guard and throws a big left but Dewit blocks it. Cranraz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cranraz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cranraz won't allow Dewit to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danzka Cranraz dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cranraz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cranraz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dewit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewit. Cranraz is trying to drag Dewit to the mat but Dewit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Carl Dewit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danzka Cranraz. Cranraz has Dewit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dewit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dewit stops a takedown attempt from Cranraz.
Cranraz blocks a body shot from Dewit. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cranraz. Cranraz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dewit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cranraz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dewit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dewit scores with a shoulder strike. Cranraz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cranraz is breathing heavily. Cranraz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Cranraz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cranraz throwing strikes but missing. Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cranraz being controlled here momentarily. Cranraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cranraz trying to control but Dewit is working from the bottom. Dewit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dewit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dewit has Cranraz pulled in close to control his posture. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Cranraz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cranraz throwing strikes from guard but Dewit blocks nicely. Cranraz distracts Dewit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cranraz being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cranraz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cranraz throws a big right hand that misses. Dewit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dewit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dewit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cranraz landing with the ground and pound. Cranraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cranraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cranraz thows a big elbow that misses. Danzka Cranraz has got the better of the ground game so far. Cranraz chips away with some ground and pound. Cranraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cranraz lands a couple of digs. Cranraz lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dewit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cranraz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cranraz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dewit's head. Dewit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dewit has momentary wrist control but Cranraz slips an elbow through the middle. Dewit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cranraz. Cranraz slips nicely into half guard. Cranraz scores with a couple of good hammerfists. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cranraz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cranraz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danzka Cranraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cranraz shoots in but Dewit avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cranraz tries for a takedown but Dewit circles away easily and Dewit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cranraz tries to score a body lock takedown but Dewit shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Carl Dewit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danzka Cranraz. Cranraz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cranraz tries for a takedown but Dewit manages to get underhooks.
Cranraz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dewit lands with a short shot to the head. Dewit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranraz is working for takedown but Dewit is calmly controlling the position for now. Cranraz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cranraz fails to pull guard.
Cranraz is working for takedown but Dewit is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dewit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cranraz backwards. A nice left hand lands by Dewit.
Dewit lands a body punch in the clinch. Cranraz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dewit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dewit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cranraz backwards. Dewit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cranraz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dewit moves in looking to clinch but Cranraz pushes him off. Dewit wants to clinch up but Cranraz keeps it at a distance. Carl Dewit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dewit moves in looking to clinch but Cranraz pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cranraz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dewit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cranraz with a poor takedown and Dewit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dewit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewit. Dewit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dewit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranrazs head. Well,Dewit is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Cranraz takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dewit gets underhooks to prevent Cranraz's takedown attempt.
Dewit working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cranraz tries to pull guard but Dewit holds him up against the cage and eventually Cranraz drops back down to his feet.
Dewit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dewit pushes Cranraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dewit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranrazs head. Dewit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cranraz is rocked! Dewit lands with a left to the head. Cranraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewit finish him? Cranraz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dewit prevents it.
Dewit lands a shot to the body. Dewit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cranraz backwards. Dewit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cranraz or not. Dewit digs a right hand into Cranraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cranraz's gas tank. A short left from Dewit. Dewit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dewit scores with a shot to the side of Cranraz's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Dewit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Dewit - that landed with a thud.
Dewit working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dewit scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dewit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cranraz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dewit is unloading with more strikes now! Cranraz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Dewit!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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