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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven NZonzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berglomi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo. 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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176 cm
29
160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
36
160 lbs
17 - 22 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven NZonzi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! NZonzi lands with a right hand. A big left from NZonzi misses. Berglomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good work by Berglomi as he checks the leg kick. Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick and NZonzi moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Berglomi. NZonzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sloppy strikes from Berglomi. Those never looked like landing. Berglomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. NZonzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berglomi. Berglomi throws a right and a left that both miss. Berglomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Berglomi misses with a head kick.
NZonzi has managed to clinch.
Berglomi is trying to break the clinch but NZonzi is controlling him. NZonzi lands an uppercut. Berglomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. NZonzi breaks from the clinch.
NZonzi misses the jab. NZonzi thows a body shot but no joy. NZonzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round. Berglomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NZonzi throws out the jab. Danga de danga de dang - Berglomi scores with a four punch combination! NZonzi scores with a hook to the body. Berglomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Berglomi throws a right and a left that NZonzi avoids nicely. NZonzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berglomi. Steven NZonzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berglomi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Berglomi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under NZonzi. Berglomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NZonzi is just riding it out for now. Berglomi eventually gives up the hold. NZonzi is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Berglomi 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Berglomi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under NZonzi. NZonzi tries to get to full guard but Berglomi has control of the leg. NZonzi kicks off Berglomi and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Berglomi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces NZonzi back to the cage. Berglomi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Berglomi throws a head kick that misses. Berglomi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Berglomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as NZonzi controls the pace. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. NZonzi stands and steps away. Berglomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. NZonzi looks for a takedown but Berglomi sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven NZonzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Berglomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Berglomi defending well as NZonzi loads up on a big left hand. Berglomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NZonzi checks a low kick from Berglomi. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Berglomi.
NZonzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Berglomi moves away from the strike by NZonzi. NZonzi throws a chopping leg kick but Berglomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Berglomi scores with a hook to the body. NZonzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. NZonzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berglomi as he jumps to the side. Berglomi lands a head kick. NZonzi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Berglomi closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! NZonzi manages to break the clinch.
Berglomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NZonzi throws out the jab. Berglomi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Berglomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. NZonzi wants to clinch. 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 Steven NZonzi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
NZonzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. NZonzi tries to clinch there but Berglomi circles away.
Berglomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berglomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NZonzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Berglomi. Berglomi checks a low kick from NZonzi. NZonzi blocks a head kick by Berglomi.
Berglomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before NZonzi can pounce on him.
NZonzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berglomi as he avoids it easily. NZonzi throws a hook to the side of Berglomi's head but Berglomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. NZonzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Berglomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from NZonzi. NZonzi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! NZonzi misses with a hook. Berglomi ducked under it nicely. Berglomi lands a really nice looking cross but NZonzi seems unphased.
Berglomi lands with a slapping head kick. Berglomi lands a jab to the head.
NZonzi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Berglomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Berglomi takes one on the button. Berglomi clobbers NZonzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. NZonzi misses with a hook. Berglomi ducked under it nicely. NZonzi connects with a single shot there. Berglomi shoots for a takedown but NZonzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. NZonzi throws a leg kick which misses Berglomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Berglomi tries to avoid it. Krilich Berglomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Berglomi misses with a looping left. Berglomi scores with a jab. NZonzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Berglomi throws a right and a left that both miss. Berglomi is breathing heavily. NZonzi tries to clinch up. NZonzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Berglomi off the cage and back into range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! NZonzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Berglomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NZonzi. Berglomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NZonzi. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven NZonzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. NZonzi cracks Berglomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Steven NZonzi is winning the standup battle so far. NZonzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. NZonzi throws a hook but Berglomi avoids it easily. Horrible takedown by NZonzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Berglomi which made him look bad. Berglomi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Berglomi ducks under a wild hook from NZonzi. NZonzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
NZonzi closes the distance and clinches. Berglomi prevents NZonzi from breaking the clinch. NZonzi successfully pulls guard.
Berglomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of NZonzi is proving hard to escape from. Berglomi stands and steps away. NZonzi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. NZonzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Berglomi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. NZonzi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. NZonzi throws a right and a left that Berglomi avoids nicely. Nice sprawl there from Berglomi as NZonzi shoots in. A head kick from Berglomi lands but NZonzi takes it in his stride. NZonzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berglomi is out of range and NZonzi settles back down. Berglomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Berglomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick letting NZonzi counter with a right hand. NZonzi rushes Berglomi and presses him up against the cage. NZonzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berglomi connects with the punch. Berglomi misses with a two punch combination.
NZonzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. NZonzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berglomi swivels and escapes. NZonzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berglomi slips a jab and a cross from NZonzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Berglomi throws a series of punches but NZonzi avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! NZonzi closes the distance and clinches up with Berglomi, looking for a takedown. NZonzi pushes Berglomi against the cage but Berglomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Berglomi throws a nice looking combination but NZonzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. NZonzi moves forwards but Berglomi connects with a nice, crisp jab. NZonzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berglomi under the eye. Berglomi misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. NZonzi catches Berglomi right on the button with a cross. Berglomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A battle for position here, against the cage. Berglomi is trying to push NZonzi away but NZonzi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. NZonzi has Berglomi pressed against the cage, preventing Berglomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! NZonzi is trying to pull guard but Berglomi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Berglomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Berglomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NZonzi has him pressed against the cage. NZonzi is looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krilich Berglomi will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Berglomi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. NZonzi eats them both and turns towards Berglomi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Berglomi moves out of range of the strikes. NZonzi throws a leg kick but Berglomi sees it coming and checks it nicely. NZonzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berglomi's waist but Berglomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing NZonzi off to one side. NZonzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berglomi checks the leg kick nicely there.
NZonzi misses with a straight right. Berglomi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Berglomi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berglomi is defended easily by NZonzi. Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick and NZonzi moves out of range easily. NZonzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berglomi throws a head kick that NZonzi semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Berglomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but NZonzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berglomi somewhat. Berglomi slips under a jab from NZonzi. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. NZonzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berglomi stuffs the takedown attempt from NZonzi. NZonzi gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick from Berglomi lands but NZonzi takes it in his stride.
NZonzi is rocked! Berglomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oh NZonzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Berglomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. NZonzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Berglomi feints with a jab and clips NZonzi right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! NZonzi is sent crashing into the canvas and Berglomi leaps in for the kill! NZonzi tries to get to his feet but Berglomi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that NZonzi is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krilich Berglomi! Our winner, Krilich Berglomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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