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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Allison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Korent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 cm
18
140 lbs
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172 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugenio Allison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikola Korent! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Korent closes the distance and pushes Allison back into the cage. Korent throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allison blocks it with crossed arms. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Korent manages to break the clinch.
Korent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Korent not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korent is thwarting Allison's attempts to control the position. Allison is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Allison wants to get back to his feet. Korent is controlling the pace.
Allison kicks Korent off and gets back to his feet. Allison with a poor takedown and Korent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Korent. Allison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Korent manages to pass to side control. Allison is looking to control Korent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allison avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allison gets full guard. Korent controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Allison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korent is controlling him. Korent showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Allison wants to get back to his feet but Korent is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Allison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Korent controls from within his opponent's guard. Korent stops Allison from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nikola Korent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Korent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allison sprawls well initially but Korent persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Allison tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Korent manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Korent landing punches. Korent avoids the attempt from Allison to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Korent controlling from the full mount. Allison is bucking up trying to escape but Korent cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Allison tries to lock up and control but Korent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Korent unloading with bombs! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Allison wants to control but Korent is having none of it. Allison is breathing heavily. Korent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. A nice elbow there by Korent. Korent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Korent dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Korent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allison did well to prevent Korent getting side control. Korent stalling. Allison won't allow Korent to pass to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korent wants to stand up but Allison has a hold of him and won't allow it. Allison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Korent is looking to take a break and control but Allison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Korent is trying to work for a kimura but Allison is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Allison wants to get back to his feet. Korent is trying to control. Allison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Allison is trying to stand up here but Korent is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A head kick by Korent misses and Allison counters with a nice body shot. Korent tries for a takedown but Allison circles away easily enabling Allison to counter with a crisp jab. Korent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Korent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allison circles away. Eugenio Allison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Korent. Korent is breathing heavily. Korent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Korent just misses with a punch to the body.
Allison feinted with a counter takedown. Korent has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Korent closes the distance and clinches up with Allison, looking for a takedown. Korent pushes Allison against the cage but Allison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Korent doesn't manage to clinch there - Allison circles away.
Allison attempts a counter takedown but Korent avoids it well and moves away. Korent is looking to clinch. Allison shoots for a double leg takedown but Korent sprawls well. He's pushed Allison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Allison shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Korent misses and Allison counters with a stiff right hand. Korent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Korent gets a takedown into half guard. Allison wants to get back to his feet. Korent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Allison is controlling Korent's trapped leg to prevent Korent from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allison has hold of Korent's hands but Korent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Allison wants to get back to his feet.
Allison is trying to control but can't.
Korent wants to control but Allison is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Korent scores with a takedown into Allison's guard. Korent looking to sit in guard and control but Allison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eugenio Allison will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Korent circles away from the clinch attempt and Korent counters with a nice double leg into guard. Allison wants to get back to his feet but Korent passes into half guard.
Allison is in trouble now - Korent has advanced to mount! Korent wants to get back to his feet but Allison is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Allison tries to lock up and control but Korent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Allison throwing hammer fists to the chest of Korent. What's that going to do exactly? Korent with shots to the head and body - Allison looks very uncomfortable down there. Korent looking to control but Allison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Korent with shots to the head and body - Allison looks very uncomfortable down there. Korent is looking to stand but Allison has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Korent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Korent scoring with strikes but Allison is staying in there. Korent trying to control but he's not successful this time. Allison wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Korent jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Allison manages to avoid the submission attempt. Allison is trying to get back to his feet. Korent stands up and beckons Allison to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Korent forces Allison back against the cage and clinches. Allison misses with some punches.
Allison is trying to push Korent away but Korent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Allison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korent manages to break the clinch.
Korent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allison moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Korent forces Allison back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allison is trying to push Korent away but Korent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Korent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allison napping and manages to drive through into side control! Allison is looking to get back to his feet here but Korent is keeping cool and he's managed to take Allison's back. Korent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Allison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Korent.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Korent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Allison is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Nikola Korent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Korent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Korent!
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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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