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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filemom Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Krum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filemom Macarenco! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macarenco misses with a double jab
and Krum counters by moving into the clinch. Krum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Krum is leaning against Macarenco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Macarenco looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krum lands a body shot. Good body shot from Krum.
A right hook to the body lands for Krum.
A short right from Krum on the inside. Krum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Krum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macarenco. Krum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macarencos head. Good body shot from Krum.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krum cracks Macarenco with a nice body shot. The referee is keeping an eye on Krum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macarenco backwards. Krum jumps into guard, dragging Macarenco to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Krum is pulling down on Macarenco's head. It's preventing any offense from Macarenco, at least for the moment. Krum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macarenco's guard. Krum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Krum advances position into side control! Krum tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macarenco's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Macarenco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krum asserts his dominance and retains side control. Krum tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macarenco's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krum in side control, just content to control the action for now. Krum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macarenco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Krum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Krum tries to move to mount but Macarenco blocks the move with his legs. Krum is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krum in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Macarenco is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Krum!
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C
A |
G |
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C
B |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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