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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Irish Rebel Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 cm
39
231 lbs
18 - 41 - 0 |
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195 cm
42
256 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hussein keeps the fight on the outside. Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hussein closes the distance and clinches. Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hussein is working for takedown but Collins is calmly controlling the position for now. Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hussein is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Collins. Collins throws a combination that misses and Hussein counters by moving into the clinch. Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hussein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hussein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Hussein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hussein has Collins in his guard. Hussein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hussein is trying to hold Collins in close to prevent damage but Collins has managed to pass into half guard.
Collins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hussein trying to control from the bottom.
Hussein actively working from the bottom here. Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hussein's head. Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hussein keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. Hussein looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussein, not yet. Hussein is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard. Hussein trying to control here.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Hussein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. Hussein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hussein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hussein looking to control but Collins passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow. Collins is thwarting Hussein's attempts to control the position. Collins prevents Hussein from improving his position. Hussein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots. Collins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hussein! Collins punishing his opponent with strikes. Collins wants to finish this one by submission but Hussein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Collins. Collins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hussein hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hussein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hussein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hussein regains half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hussein looking for submissions off his back. Collins works his way into full mount! Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Collins with the ground and pound from mount.
Hussein is rocked! Collins unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hussein wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Collins celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Collins! Max Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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