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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Even Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodies Hit the Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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169 cm
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 Los Angeles, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Even Steven!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krishnanuevo gets the takedown into side control.
Steven tries to bench press Krishnanuevo off him but Krishnanuevo keeps the position.
Steven is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krishnanuevo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Steven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krishnanuevo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krishnanuevo is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Even Steven has been cut.
Check out the look on Krishnanuevo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krishnanuevo in side control, throwing shots but Steven defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steven trying to hold on to Krishnanuevo's head to control him but Krishnanuevo postures up.
Krishnanuevo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krishnanuevo prevents Steven from standing back up.
Krishnanuevo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steven defending well though.
Steven is refusing to be controlled, as Krishnanuevo sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Krishnanuevo seems content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steven looks to land a combination but Krishnanuevo avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steven.
Steven shoots and misses
and Krishnanuevo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steven looks gassed!
Krishnanuevois looking to pass into half guard but Steven pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steven is in guard.
Steven trying to control the position from guard on top but Krishnanuevo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krishnanuevo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steven won't allow Krishnanuevo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo working a defensive guard here.
Krishnanuevo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steven is one step ahead there.
Krishnanuevo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt
and Krishnanuevo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steven's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krishnanuevo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steven has momentary wrist control but Krishnanuevo slips an elbow through the middle.
Krishnanuevo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steven's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krishnanuevo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving.
Krishnanuevo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steven's head.
Krishnanuevo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krishnanuevo content to stall in guard here.
Krishnanuevo is in close to Steven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krishnanuevo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven taking a bit of punishment here - Krishnanuevo scoring with strikes.
Krishnanuevo landing strikes.
Steven is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krishnanuevo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krishnanuevo cracks Steven with a big right hand but Steven just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krishnanuevo landing strikes.
Krishnanuevo cracks Steven with a big right hand but Steven just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steven taking a bit of punishment here - Krishnanuevo scoring with strikes.
Krishnanuevo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steven keeps working.
Krishnanuevo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishnanuevo lands a few punches from side control.
Krishnanuevo scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Even Steven's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krishnanuevo misses with a takedown
and Steven counters with a single leg into guard. Krishnanuevo didn't expect that.
Krishnanuevo looking for a sweep. Not yet Krishnanuevo, not yet.
Steven tries to stand but Krishnanuevo is controlling from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo wants to hit a switch here but Steven passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krishnanuevo there!
Krishnanuevo is working to get back to half guard.
Krishnanuevo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krishnanuevo with a nice head shot there.
Krishnanuevo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krishnanuevo wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving.
Steven controlling the position.
Steven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krishnanuevo!
Krishnanuevo regains half guard.
Krishnanuevo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krishnanuevo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krishnanuevo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Steven stands up out of Krishnanuevo's guard for a moment - Krishnanuevo manages to land a nice upkick.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krishnanuevo is on top in guard.
Krishnanuevo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krishnanuevo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo advances position into side control!
Steven is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steven taking a bit of punishment here - Krishnanuevo scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Steven wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krishnanuevo working the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo working the body and head with strikes.
Krishnanuevo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steven!
Krishnanuevo avoids the attempt from Steven to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo working the ground and pound effectively.
Krishnanuevo looking to finish Steven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steven!
Krishnanuevo controlling from mount.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krishnanuevo working the ground and pound effectively.
Krishnanuevo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krishnanuevo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Even Steven's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krishnanuevo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt
and Krishnanuevo counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Steven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krishnanuevo looking to control but instead Steven has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Krishnanuevo drops an elbow to the side of Steven's head.
Steven taking some punishment here, with Krishnanuevo in his half guard.
Krishnanuevo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krishnanuevo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven gets back to half guard.
Krishnanuevo is controlling the pace.
Krishnanuevo is working for a kimura but Steven is defending it quite comfortably.
Krishnanuevo is thwarting Steven's attempts to control the position.
Krishnanuevo working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krishnanuevo wants to pass the guard but Steven is defending well.
Krishnanuevo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krishnanuevo connects with a nice short shot to Steven's temple.
Krishnanuevo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steven wants to improve his position but Krishnanuevo is controlling well.
Krishnanuevo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steven's thigh. Steven counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steven keeping moving, preventing Krishnanuevo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo landing some decent shots from guard.
Krishnanuevo wants to pass the guard but Steven is keeping the position.
Krishnanuevo postures up.
Krishnanuevo stands up over Steven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krishnanuevo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krishnanuevo wants to pass the guard but Steven is keeping the position.
Krishnanuevo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krishnanuevo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krishnanuevo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steven's guard.
Krishnanuevo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steven has hold of Krishnanuevo's hands but Krishnanuevo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steven trying to control but Krishnanuevo postures up.
Steven wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castaneda Krishnanuevo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krishnanuevo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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