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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Ree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Craftt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantin Ree!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ree or perhaps it was just good defense by Craftt which made him look bad.
Craftt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ree's waist but Ree gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Craftt off to one side.
Craftt stuffs the takedown attempt from Ree. Ree gets slowly back to his feet.
Ree tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craftt swivels and escapes.
Martin Craftt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Ree.
Ree misses with a two punch combination.
Ree shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Craftt is trying to defend but Ree finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ree wants to work for an arm triangle but Craftt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ree seems to be looking for submissions.
Craftt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ree keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ree looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craftt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ree's face.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ree wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Ree looks winded!
Nice elbow from Craftt.
Craftt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ree's defenses.
Craftt gets underhooks to prevent Ree's takedown attempt.
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
Craftt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craftt stops a takedown attempt from Ree.
Ree goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craftt prevents it.
Craftt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craftt obliges.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ree takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Craftt.
Craftt scores a nice knee to the body.
Craftt stalling.
Ree is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craftt obliges.
Ree has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Craftt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ree can turn it around.
Craftt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt prevents the takedown attempt.
Craftt stalling the fight.
Craftt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
Ree takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craftt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craftt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craftt is stalling here.
Craftt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ree goes for a takedown attempt but Craftt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Craftt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt controlling the action here.
Craftt trying to control the action but Ree is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Craftt.
Craftt is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Craftt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craftt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craftt.
Ree thuds a left hand into Craftt's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ree shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craftt pinned against the cage. Craftt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ree with a lazy takedown attempt
and Craftt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Craftt.
Ree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craftt smiles and moves away.
Ree fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Craftt avoids it really well and circles away.
Ree shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ree looks for a takedown but Craftt sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craftt moves into range and clinches up with Ree.
Ree fails to pull guard.
Craftt scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ree wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craftt obliges.
Craftt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craftt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craftt controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Craftt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ree chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Craftt can pounce on him.
Ree misses with a takedown
and Craftt counters by clinching up.
Craftt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craftt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martin Craftt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craftt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ree's face.
Craftt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craftt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Craftt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ree is breathing heavily.
Craftt crunches a lovely knee into Ree's ribcage.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Craftt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craftt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ree's defenses.
Ree is rocked!
Craftt crunches a lovely knee into Ree's ribcage.
Ree is still on wobbly legs! Can Craftt finish him?
Craftt landing knees to the head.
Craftt has Ree pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ree is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Craftt - that's hurt Ree badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ree is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ree doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Martin Craftt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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