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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kameron Kastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Putznaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Putznaya told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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188 cm
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165 lbs
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171 cm
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kameron Kastle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Putznaya! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kastle shoots in and drives through. Putznaya sprawls well. Putznaya moves into range and clinches up with Kastle. Putznaya scores with a knee to the head.
Putznaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Putznaya gets a trip takedown into half guard. Kastle is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kastle wants to control but Putznaya is having none of it. Kastle 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. Putznaya is standing up, even though he is in mount. Putznaya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putznaya decides to take the fight back to the feet. Putznaya closes the distance and clinches. Putznaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kastle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Putznaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Putznaya looking to throw knees to the head but Kastle is blocking nicely.
Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastle blocks it with crossed arms. Putznaya looks gassed! Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Putznaya lands a nice elbow. Kastle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Kastle is looking to break free of the clinch but Putznaya has double underhooks. Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Kastle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kastle is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Putznaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kastle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kastle misses with a takedown and Putznaya counters by clinching up. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Kastle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Putznaya throws an elbow that misses.
Kastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Putznaya controls his hands.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Putznaya pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kastle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putznaya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kastle stalling in the clinch but Putznaya improves position. Kastle tries to pull guard but Putznaya won't allow it.
Kastle fails to pull guard.
Putznaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putznaya keeps control of Kastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kastle wants a takedown.
Putznaya missing with knees to the body.
Kastle is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Putznaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putznaya prevents Kastle from breaking the clinch. Putznaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Putznaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Putznaya keeps control of Kastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Putznaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kastle tries to pull guard but Putznaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Kastle drops back down to his feet.
Kastle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Putznaya.
Kastle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Putznaya prevents it.
Putznaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Putznaya. Putznaya avoiding damage as Kastle throws knees to the body.
Putznaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Putznaya lands an elbow just above Kastle 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kastle is working for takedown but Putznaya is calmly controlling the position for now. Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya is trying to trip Kastle. He has hold of a leg but Kastle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Putznaya persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Putznaya tries to stand but Kastle is controlling from the bottom. Kastle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Putznaya! Putznaya is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kastle has taken his back! Kastle wants to control but Putznaya is keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Putznaya dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kastle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kastle shoots in looking for a takedown. Putznaya tries to sprawl out of it but Kastle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Putznaya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Putznaya clinches. A knee to the head by Putznaya.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putznaya.
A knee to the head by Putznaya.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Putznaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putznaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kastle wants to get back to striking at distance but Putznaya won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Putznaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kastle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kastle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Kastle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Putznaya crunches a lovely knee into Kastle's ribcage. Kastle throws a head punch that misses. Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastle blocks it with crossed arms. Putznaya has Kastle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kastle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kastle avoiding damage as Putznaya throws knees to the body.
Kastle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putznaya just stands there and leans against the cage. Kastle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putznaya just stands there and leans against the cage. Kastle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Putznaya is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kastle to the mat. Kastle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Putznaya wants to get up but he can't break Kastle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kastle trying to keep a closed guard but Putznaya is proving a slippery customer.
Kastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Putznaya wants to stand but Kastle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kastle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Putznaya gets to his feet. Kastle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kastle with a poor takedown and Putznaya counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kastle! Kastle can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Putznaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kastle is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Putznaya is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Putznaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kastle, pushing him back against the cage. Putznaya is working for takedown but Kastle is calmly controlling the position for now. Putznaya misses with an elbow over the top. Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya looking to slow down the pace here. Kastle managing to block the knees to the body from Putznaya.
Kastle tries to score a body lock takedown but Putznaya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Putznaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kastle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kastle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Putznaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kastle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putznaya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kastle with a poor takedown and Putznaya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kastle's guard now. Putznaya wants to stand but Kastle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Putznaya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kastle, up you get! Kastle tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Putznaya counters by moving into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Putznaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kastle darts in trying to clinch and Putznaya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kastle's guard. Victor Putznaya has got the better of the ground game so far. Putznaya stands up from Kastle's guard - Putznaya perhaps looking for a knockout. Putznaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Putznaya wants to stand and escape but instead Kastle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Putznaya wants to stand but Kastle is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kastle looking to sit in guard and control but Putznaya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Putznaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Putznaya wants to stand and escape but instead Kastle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Putznaya wants to stand up but Kastle is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Putznaya is wriggling around but Kastle manages to pass to half guard.
Kastle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kastle is keen to just control but Putznaya is a slippery customer. Kastle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Putznaya is staying active underneath Kastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kastle thows a huge punch but Putznaya dodges it nicely.
Putznaya tries to kick Kastle off but Kastle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kastle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Putznaya counters by clinching up. Putznaya tries a knee to the head but Kastle blocks it.
Come on Putznaya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kastle is looking to break free of the clinch but Putznaya has double underhooks. Putznaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putznaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kastle can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastle blocks it with crossed arms. Kastle tries a body shot but Putznaya blocks it.
Putznaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putznaya has clasped his hands together around Kastle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Kastle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Putznaya off and has taken his back! Kastle struggling to land strikes to the head as Putznaya covers up. Putznaya is trying to stand back up. Kastle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Putznaya to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Victor Putznaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Putznaya 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Putznaya!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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