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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Kromog (ranked 312 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koh Machino (ranked 4418 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kromog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Koh Machino's chin.
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194 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
203 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Kromog! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koh Machino! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kromog moves out of range as Machino throws a body kick.
Machino staying out of range there. A little jabbing left from Machino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Machino misses with a wild body shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Machino.
Machino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kromog's head. Kromog lands with a cross.
It looks like Koh Machino has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machino tries to land a body kick and Kromog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machino thinking. Machino throws a looping overhand right but Kromog ducks down to avoid it. Kromog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kromog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Kromog has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight. Machino throws a right and a left that Kromog avoids nicely. Machino throws a lazy uppercut
and Kromog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Machino misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Kromog. Machino does a little dance to reset his feet. Machino shoots in for a takedown but Kromog shows good takedown defense. It looked like Kromog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kromog misses with a hook
and Machino counters with a good low kick that Kromog was not able to check. Machino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kromog is looking to counter punch. Machino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kromog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machino. Machino scores with a nice right hand.
Koh Machino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machino throws a quick inside leg kick. Kromog throws a poor cross that misses
and Machino counters with a one-two to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kromog lands with a straight right. Machino didn't see that one coming. Kromog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machino. Machino throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machino lands a lovely overhand right. A momentary lapse in concentration from Kromog enables Machino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kromog manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Kromog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machino. Kromog kicks Machino off and gets to his feet. Kromog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kromog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kromog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machino moves away. Machino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kromog keeps control of the position for the meantime. Machino misses with a head shot. Kromog uses the momentum to regain guard. Machino with a flurry of punches that miss. Machino throws an elbow that misses. Kromog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machino's guard. Nice move by Kromog! Machino is looking to stand up but Kromog isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Machino dominated that round. The cut man is working on Koh Machino's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machino avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Machino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machino misses with the body kick and Kromog counters with a straight right hand. Machino is looking to slow Kromog down with leg kicks. Kromog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machino. Kromog appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machino tried to score with a low kick but Kromog checks it. Kromog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kromog slips under a jab from Machino. Machino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kromog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machino. Kromog ducks under a wild hook from Machino. Machino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kromog but Kromog pushes him off and we're back to square one. Von Kromog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kromog scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Machino misses with a body kick. Koh Machino seems to be getting the better of the standup. Machino fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Von Kromog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koh Machino. Machino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kromog sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kromog moves out of range of the body kick from Machino.
Machino with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kromog lands a big right hand that sends Machino crashing to the mat! Kromog stays standing though and waves Machino back to his feet! Kromog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kromog moves out of range of the body kick from Machino.
Machino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kromog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Machino throws out a loose jab but Kromog uses good head movement to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Kromog misses the target. Nice defenses there by Kromog. A little feinted left hand from Kromog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Machino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kromog's head.
It looks like Von Kromog has been cut. Kromog cracks Machino with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Machino looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kromog finish him?
Machino is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kromog throws an uppercut from hell that sends Machino clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kromog stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Kromog!
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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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