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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Antoni Kristofer Hong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivar Lodbrok's chin.
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205 cm
27
220 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
206 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Kristofer Hong! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick. Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming. Hong is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs. Lodbrok feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage! Lodbrok lands a jab to Hong's midsection. Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong. A thudding body kick lands there by Lodbrok!
Lodbrok misses with a kick to the body.
Lodbrok cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lodbrok seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fighters circle momentarily. Lodbrok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hong throws a nice outside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lodbrok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hong is in Lodbrok's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lodbrok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lodbrok pulls Hong in close to prevent any damage.
That's two 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. Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lodbrok is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut. Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok backing away here, and Hong unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Lodbrok pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hong back to the cage. Lodbrok follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lodbrok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lodbrok scores with a jab. Hong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lodbrok throws a leg kick that misses. Hong lands a front kick. Lodbrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Lodbrok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hong throws a nice inside leg kick. Lodbrok walks into a jab. Hong is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs. Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodbrok throws out the jab. Hong ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok. Hong throws a solid leg kick but Lodbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong. Lodbrok thinks about countering with a body kick. Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hong thows a leg kick but Lodbrok checks it and Lodbrok counters with a nice body kick.
Lodbrok throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more. Hong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lodbrok in his tracks. Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it. Hong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lodbrok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hong scrambles back to his feet. Hong lands a jab to Lodbrok's midsection. Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lodbrok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease. And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Lodbrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok. Hong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lodbrok lands a front kick. Decent striking displayed by Hong there. Hong tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way. Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range. Hong throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lodbrok tumbling to the canvas!
Lodbrok is rocked! Lodbrok working a defensive guard here.
Oh Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lodbrok is trying to control the position but Hong postures up. Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hong trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom. Lodbrok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Hong throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily. A jab from Lodbrok misses. Lodbrok checks a leg kick nicely. Hong connects with an inside leg kick. An inside leg kick from Hong misses. Ivar Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far. Lodbrok moves into the clinch. Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Hong taking a breather. Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Lodbrok.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside. Hong blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Hong lands a shoulder strike. Lodbrok stalling in the clinch.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target. Hong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lodbrok steps away. Hong cracks Lodbrok with a right hand to the side of the head. Lodbrok misses with a looping right. Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away. Lodbrok jabs Hong right on the nose. Hong blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hong lands a lovely overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hong scores with a three punch combo!
Lodbrok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hong connects with an inside leg kick. A big right from Lodbrok misses. Lodbrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hong walks into a straight right hand from Lodbrok. Lodbrok stuffs the takedown attempt from Hong. Hong gets slowly back to his feet. Hong moves out of range as Lodbrok throws a body kick.
Lodbrok delivers a nice body kick. Hong misses with a looping left. A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet. Lodbrok throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hong.
Lodbrok catches Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss. Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Hong on that attempt. Ivar Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hong with a lazy takedown attempt and Lodbrok counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ivar Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Kristofer Hong. Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Lodbrok. Hong scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Lodbrok - that landed with a thud.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hong working aggressively here.
Lodbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hong moves out of range of the strikes. Hong moves out of range of the strikes. Lodbrok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hong. Hong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lodbrok checks it well. Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot. Lodbrok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hong throws a leg kick that is checked and Lodbrok counters with a nice kick to the body. Hong is breathing heavily. Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hong lands with a cross. Lodbrok blocks a jab. Lodbrok thumps Hong with a low kick. Lodbrok moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off. Lodbrok lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hong misses with a looping left. Lodbrok throws out a powerful jab. Hong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lodbrok scores with a jab to the head.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lodbrok connects with a looping right hand.
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Lodbrok tries to score with a low kick but Hong moves his leg out of the way. Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Hong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hong misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok scores with a shot to the body.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it. Lodbrok thows a body kick. Hong tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lodbrok scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivar Lodbrok! A less than humble Ivar Lodbrok misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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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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