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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kristina Harebell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Gunner 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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160 cm
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristina Harebell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Gunner! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Harebell in a clinch.
Gunner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harebell.
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harebell gets tackled into the cage by Gunner. Gunner maintains the clinch. Harebell looking to stall.
Gunner tightens his grip and picks Harebell up, before dumping him to the ground. Harebell manages to land in guard. Gunner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Harebell looking to control.
Harebell is breathing heavily. Gunner with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gunner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harebell's head. Harebell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gunner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gunner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gunner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harebell's guard. Gunner trying to control but Harebell is working from the bottom. Harebell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Harebell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gunner drops back looking for a leg! Harebell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harebell manages to kick Gunner off! Gunner jumps back into Harebell's guard. Gunner tries to stand but Harebell is controlling from the bottom. Gunner lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gunner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gunner lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gunner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gunner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gunner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Harebell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Gunner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harebell is rocked! Gunner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Oh Harebell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gunner scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gunner postures up and lands a big shot to Harebell's brow. Gunner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harebell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gunner landing some decent shots from guard. Gunner stands and throws Harebell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Gunner scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Harebell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gunner can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Gunner!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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