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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koltun has chosen Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem as his entrance music. Mr Azure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 cm
28
148 lbs
25 - 5 - 0 |
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172 cm
28
152 lbs
26 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice jab there from Koltun. Azure closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koltun circles away. Azure lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Azure lands a slapping body shot.
Azure rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut. Azure throws a half hearted mid kick. Koltun throws a head kick that misses and Azure counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Koltun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azure momentarily.
Koltun takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses. Azure throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koltun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azure. Nice defenses there by Koltun. Azure scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Koltun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koltun clinches with his opponent.
Koltun scores with a shoulder strike. Azure blocks an uppercut.
Azure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Azure misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely. Decent striking displayed by Azure there. Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koltun with a jab. Koltun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azure pinned against the cage. Azure gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Azure throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot. Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azure counters with a nice uppercut. Koltun misses with a hook. Azure ducked under it nicely. A punch combination from Azure misses. Koltun lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook. A leg kick checked by Koltun. Koltun misses with a straight left. Nice defenses there by Koltun. Koltun throws an off balance right hand
and Azure counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Azure connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koltun. Koltun circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Azure ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. That kick from Azure tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on. Azure attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Azure thumps Koltun with a low kick. Azure lands with an overhand left. Azure comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Donk. Koltun catches Azure right on the button with a cross. Koltun misses with a straight right. Koltun looks to land a body kick but Azure moved away. Azure lands the left hand. Azure throws a leg kick that misses. A low kick from Azure misses and Koltun counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Azure looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range. Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koltun throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
Azure lands the left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koltun throws a leg kick but Azure checks it. Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A low kick from Koltun misses and Azure counters with a stiff right hand. Azure takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Azure connects with an inside leg kick. Koltun tries a low kick but Azure avoids it. Koltun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Koltun throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range. Azure connects with a jab. 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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azure uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Koltun wants to clinch up but Azure keeps it at a distance. Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Azure throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Koltun throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it. Koltun swinging wildly here.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Azure. Azure slips under a jab from Koltun. Koltun clinches up against the cage. Azure jumps into guard, dragging Koltun to the mat.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Azure not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azure keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Azure is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koltun defends well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azure is on top in guard.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Azure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Azure looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Azure postures up and lands a big shot to Koltun's brow. Koltun managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Azure trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom. Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Koltun pulls Azure in to control the position. Azure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Azure throws a big right hand that misses. Azure throws a big elbow that misses. Azure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Koltun can't keep his opponent in guard - Azure advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Azure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koltun defending well though. Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Azure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Azure looking to pass the guard. Azure throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely. Azure throws a big right hand that misses. Azure looking to pass the guard. Azure won't allow Koltun to sweep him here. Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Azure throws a big elbow that misses. Azure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now. Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Azure scoring with some ground and pound. Azure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mr Azure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Azure is working Koltun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Azure wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. Azure looking to pass the guard. Azure looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koltun scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Azure lands with a right hand. Koltun lands with a right hand. Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azure has time to react. Koltun scores with a hook to the body. Azure takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Azure misses with a looping left. Koltun throws a leg kick but Azure checks it. Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azure holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Azure looking to slow down the pace here. Koltun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Koltun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azure backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koltun is looking for a takedown. Azure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target. Koltun tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Azure uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Azure closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Azure lands in his opponent's guard. Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koltun tries to strike from the bottom.
Azure tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Azure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Azure looking to pass the guard. Azure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koltun's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Koltun 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. Azure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Koltun is pulling down on Azure's head. It's preventing any offense from Azure, at least for the moment. Azure wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Azure throwing strikes but missing. Koltun is pulling down on Azure's head. It's preventing any offense from Azure, at least for the moment. Azure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard. Azure chips away with some ground and pound. Azure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Azure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard. Azure is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control. Azure looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Azure wants to hit a switch here but Koltun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Azure there! Azure is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action. Azure is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure clearly takes that 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.
Azure throws a series of strikes that have Koltun backpedaling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Azure down. Koltun swings for the body but Azure moves out of range.
Azure misses with the combination.
Azure is looking to chop away at Koltun's legs. Azure fakes the leg kick and cracks Koltun in the body. Azure fails to land with a series of punches.
Azure throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azure. Azure lands a jab to the head.
Koltun blocks a jab. Azure drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Azure walks into a stiff left hand from Koltun. Koltun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Koltun thumps Azure with a low kick. Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing. Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azure.
Koltun connects with a looping right hand.
Koltun throws a half hearted mid kick. Azure feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down. Koltun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azure momentarily.
Koltun tries to clinch but Azure moves out of range. Azure swats away the attempt to clinch by Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koltun closes the distance and clinches. Koltun misses with a body punch.
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! Azure jumps into guard, dragging Koltun to the mat.
Azure is looking for a triangle but Koltun pushes his legs off easily.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss. Azure is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Koltun frees his head nicely. Oh but Azure has switched to an armbar! Koltun is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Azure! Mr Azure retains his featherweight title! Mr Azure took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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