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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer comes to the cage accompanied by The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line". Suarez has chosen Skindred - Rat Race as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 cm
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139 lbs
17 - 29 - 1 |
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165 cm
26
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Suarez! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Stokenhizer. Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Stokenhizer shows good takedown defense. A head kick misses from Stokenhizer. Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokenhizer is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Stokenhizer circles away and we're back to standing. Stokenhizer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hanz Stokenhizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez. Suarez tries for a takedown but Stokenhizer circles away easily and Stokenhizer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Suarez really felt that one! Stokenhizer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stokenhizer counters with a head kick. That will keep Suarez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A right-left combo lands from Suarez. Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Suarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Suarez.
Suarez with a lazy takedown attempt and Stokenhizer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Stokenhizer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokenhizer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stokenhizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Suarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stokenhizer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suarez to the mat. Suarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stokenhizer wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. Stokenhizer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanz Stokenhizer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Suarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stokenhizer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suarez pulls Stokenhizer in close to prevent any damage. Stokenhizer stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez. Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Stokenhizer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hanz Stokenhizer just wasn't active enough. A head kick misses from Stokenhizer. Antonio Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Suarez tries for a takedown but Stokenhizer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stokenhizer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanz Stokenhizer dominated that round. That's time! Stokenhizer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stokenhizer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez. Stokenhizer tries to clinch up but Suarez circles away and keeps his distance. Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stokenhizer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stokenhizer wants it to stay on the feet. Stokenhizer lands with a slapping head kick. Suarez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stokenhizer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hanz Stokenhizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez. Suarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokenhizer defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokenhizer sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Suarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stokenhizer's half guard. Suarez works his foot free and advances to mount. Stokenhizer taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suarez goes for an armbar but Stokenhizer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stokenhizer. Suarez 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Suarez pushes down on Stokenhizer's leg and manages to get into half guard. Stokenhizer tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control. Suarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. Suarez is working for a kimura but Stokenhizer is defending it quite comfortably.
Stokenhizer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Suarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stokenhizer sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Suarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stokenhizer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Suarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Suarez! After winning the bout, Antonio Suarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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