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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Melven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adnan Kusmic Klingvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusmic Klingvall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dino - Look at me now. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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165 cm
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155 lbs
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170 cm
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Melven! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adnan Kusmic Klingvall! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Melven fails with the takedown and Kusmic Klingvall counters by moving into the clinch. Kusmic Klingvall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Melven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kusmic Klingvall as he avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Kusmic Klingvall. Kusmic Klingvall fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Melven. Melven wants to clinch but Kusmic Klingvall slips to the side and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kusmic Klingvall throws a series of punches but Melven avoids them all with ease. Melven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a left and a right that stings Melven. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Melven. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kusmic Klingvall has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Melven stalling in the clinch but Kusmic Klingvall improves position. Melven is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kusmic Klingvall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Melven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kusmic Klingvall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melven tries to clinch but Kusmic Klingvall moves away and Kusmic Klingvall moves into the clinch. Kusmic Klingvall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melven moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice shot lands for Kusmic Klingvall. Melven closes the distance but Kusmic Klingvall moves to the side and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a left and a right that stings Melven. Melven tries to clinch but Kusmic Klingvall moves away and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Melven closes the distance but Kusmic Klingvall moves to the side and Kusmic Klingvall moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kusmic Klingvall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kusmic Klingvall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Melven shoots in for a takedown but Kusmic Klingvall shows good takedown defense. Melven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kusmic Klingvall as he jumps to the side. Kusmic Klingvall has Melven up against the cage in a clinch.
Kusmic Klingvall manages to break the clinch.
Melven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kusmic Klingvall counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Melven is trying to break free. Kusmic Klingvall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kusmic Klingvall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kusmic Klingvall circles away from the clinch attempt and Kusmic Klingvall moves into the clinch. Kusmic Klingvall manages to break the clinch.
Melven on the wrong end of a nice jab. Melven shoots in but no luck this time. Kusmic Klingvall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mark Melven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Melven is breathing heavily. Melven tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a left and a right that stings Melven.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall is looking to score with low kicks. Melven shoots in for a takedown but Kusmic Klingvall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Melven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kusmic Klingvall but Kusmic Klingvall pushes him off and we're back to square one. Melven tries to clinch and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a straight right hand. Melven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kusmic Klingvall throws a right hand that Melven ducks under and follows up with a left that Melven also avoids with ease. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kusmic Klingvall, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Kusmic Klingvall dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kusmic Klingvall scores with a hook to the body. Melven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Melven wants to clinch but Kusmic Klingvall slips to the side and Kusmic Klingvall moves into the clinch. Kusmic Klingvall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusmic Klingvall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kusmic Klingvall throws a right and a left that both miss. Melven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kusmic Klingvall to counter with a crisp jab. Melven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kusmic Klingvall but Kusmic Klingvall pushes him off and we're back to square one. Melven dives in and grabs Kusmic Klingvall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusmic Klingvall pushes down on Melven's head and hops out. Kusmic Klingvall clinches. Kusmic Klingvall lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Melven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Kusmic Klingvall breaks from the clinch.
Kusmic Klingvall looks to land a combination but Melven avoids it well. Melven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Melven. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Melven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kusmic Klingvall tries to avoid it but Melven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kusmic Klingvall to the ground. Kusmic Klingvall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Melven throws a head kick but Kusmic Klingvall moves out of range.
Melven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Adnan Kusmic Klingvall seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kusmic Klingvall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Melven. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall scores with a one two! Melven had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Adnan Kusmic Klingvall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kusmic Klingvall avoids the body shot from Melven.
Kusmic Klingvall connects with a body shot. Kusmic Klingvall closes the distance and clinches. Melven being controlled against the cage. Kusmic Klingvall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kusmic Klingvall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melven's efforts to push away. 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! Kusmic Klingvall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Melven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kusmic Klingvall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Melven looks to land a body kick but Kusmic Klingvall moved away. Kusmic Klingvall works over Melven's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mark Melven has been cut. Kusmic Klingvall moves into the clinch. Kusmic Klingvall breaks from the clinch.
Melven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kusmic Klingvall lands a nice hook to Melven's body. Melven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kusmic Klingvall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melven. Kusmic Klingvall drives through and clinches with Melven against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall breaks the clinch.
Kusmic Klingvall lands a jab-cross combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Kusmic Klingvall moves into the clinch successfully.
Kusmic Klingvall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melven throws a wild body kick that Kusmic Klingvall sees coming a mile off. Melven tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a thumping low kick. Kusmic Klingvall throws a one two combo.
Melven wants to clinch and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a nice body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kusmic Klingvall with a body punch. A glancing blow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adnan Kusmic Klingvall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mark Melven's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Melven misses with a right hand and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kusmic Klingvall circles away from the clinch attempt and Kusmic Klingvall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kusmic Klingvall clinches up with Melven and pushes him back against the cage. Melven has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kusmic Klingvall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kusmic Klingvall lands an elbow that stopped Melven in his tracks for a moment. Kusmic Klingvall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Melven dives in and grabs Kusmic Klingvall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusmic Klingvall pushes down on Melven's head and hops out. Melven tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kusmic Klingvall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kusmic Klingvall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kusmic Klingvall wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Melven. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kusmic Klingvall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Melven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kusmic Klingvall is keeping busy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kusmic Klingvall. Melven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kusmic Klingvall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kusmic Klingvall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kusmic Klingvall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kusmic Klingvall throws a low kick, looking for Melven's leg but Melven calmly moves out of range. Melven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kusmic Klingvall sprawls well. Kusmic Klingvall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melven gets slowly back to his feet. Kusmic Klingvall throws a head kick but Melven moves out of range.
Melven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kusmic Klingvall. Kusmic Klingvall misses with the combination.
Melven takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kusmic Klingvall dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kusmic Klingvall clinches with his opponent.
Kusmic Klingvall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kusmic Klingvall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kusmic Klingvall slowing the pace effectively. Kusmic Klingvall manages to break the clinch.
Melven shoots in looking for a takedown but Kusmic Klingvall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kusmic Klingvall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melven.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kusmic Klingvall clinches up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Kusmic Klingvall. A right handed body shot lands from Kusmic Klingvall.
Kusmic Klingvall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melven.
Kusmic Klingvall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kusmic Klingvall misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Kusmic Klingvall. Adnan Kusmic Klingvall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kusmic Klingvall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! Adnan Kusmic Klingvall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kusmic Klingvall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Adnan Kusmic Klingvall! Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Adnan Kusmic Klingvall! Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Adnan Kusmic Klingvall!
Adnan Kusmic Klingvall wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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