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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kalenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bones (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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189 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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192 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Kalenth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Bones! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kalenth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bones gets in close and instigates a clinch. The referee calls for Kalenth to work.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalenth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bones. Kalenth tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Kalenth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bones has Kalenth pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalenth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kalenth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalenth misses with a punch to the body.
Kalenth stalling in the clinch but Bones improves position. Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalenth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kalenth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalenth as Bones tries to tie him up. Kalenth tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Kalenth back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bones is working for takedown but Kalenth is calmly controlling the position for now. Bones is trying to drag Kalenth to the mat but Kalenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Kalenth stalling against the ropes.
Kalenth stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones misses with a hook from the clinch. Bones has Kalenth pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalenth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kalenth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bones tries for a takedown but Kalenth manages to get underhooks.
Kalenth misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalenth's brow. The referee calls for Bones to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalenth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kalenth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bones misses with the head strike.
Bones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalenth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalenth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Kalenth sprawls well. Kalenth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bones backs up against the ropes.
Bones closes the distance and clinches. Kalenth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalenths head. Kalenth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kalenth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow. Bones tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalenth shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kalenth lands a nice shot to the body. Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Kalenth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bones backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kalenth blocking some punches.
Bones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalenth's elbow. Kalenth lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee calls for Kalenth to work.
Bones tries for a takedown but Kalenth manages to get underhooks.
Bones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalenth pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cyril Kalenth will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalenth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kalenth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bones gets a clinch. Kalenth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bones tries to stall but Kalenth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalenth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones trying to stall but Kalenth improves his position.
Bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalenth just stands there and leans against the ropes. Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bones. Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalenth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bones is looking to control Kalenth's arms but Kalenth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bones has his back to the ropes. Bones has Kalenth pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalenth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kalenth is pressed up against the ropes. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalenth down to the mat. Kalenth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kalenth lands with a good body shot. Bones has Kalenth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kalenth gets underhooks to prevent Bones's takedown attempt.
Bones is working for takedown but Kalenth is calmly controlling the position for now. Bones is breathing heavily. A short body shot lands from Kalenth as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kalenth tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Kalenth back against the ropes. Bones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalenth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bones forces Kalenth back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bones misses with the head strike.
Kalenth taking a breather. Bones tries to pull guard but Kalenth won't allow it.
Bones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalenth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bones tries to pull guard but Kalenth holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bones drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalenth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalenth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalenth jabs Bones right on the nose. Bones blinks but takes it well. Bones clinches with his opponent.
Bones misses with a short punch on the inside. Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones goes for a takedown attempt but Kalenth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kalenth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
Cyril Kalenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kalenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bones gets tackled into the ropes by Kalenth. Kalenth maintains the clinch. Bones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalenth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bones tries to throw a body punch but Kalenth avoids it by throwing Bones back against the ropes. Jonny Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kalenth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones is trying to drag Kalenth to the mat but Kalenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalenth walks away with a smile on his face. Bones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Bones will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kalenth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
Kalenth is looking to wear down Bones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kalenth digs a good hook to Bones's body.
Kalenth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bones wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalenth is working Bones over against the ropes. Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalenth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Bones. Kalenth pressing his opponent against the ropes. A short uppercut from Kalenth. Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalenth controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalenth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kalenth can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Bones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalenth walks away with a smile on his face. Bones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bones moves into range and clinches up with Kalenth. Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalenth prevents it.
Bones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bones tries for a takedown but Kalenth manages to get underhooks.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kalenth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalenth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalenth lands a slapping body shot.
Jonny Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones prevents a body shot from Kalenth. Bones throws a head punch that misses. Bones blocks a body shot from Kalenth. Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalenth lands a shot to the body. Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalenth stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones is trying to drag Kalenth to the mat but Kalenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Kalenth lands a shot to the body. Kalenth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalenth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy. Bones wants a takedown.
Kalenth is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bones looking for a takedown. Kalenth lands a body shot. Bones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bones looking to slow down the pace here. Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalenth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalenth pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kalenth breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bones clinches up against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kalenth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kalenth to the mat. Kalenth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kalenth wants to stand but Bones is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cyril Kalenth. I think Kalenth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jonny Bones! Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!
The fight ends as a draw!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
68% |
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