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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince Kinney (ranked 25387 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charly Musonda (ranked 6057 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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165 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prince Kinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charly Musonda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musonda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kinney tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Musonda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kinney is looking to escape.
Musonda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kinney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Musonda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kinney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Musonda controlling his opponent.
Musonda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Musonda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kinney wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Musonda controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinney is trying desperately to improve position.
Musonda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
You get the feeling that Kinney really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kinney is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Musonda wants to control the pace but Kinney is squirming around nicely.
Kinney flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Musonda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Musonda prevents Kinney from getting the reversal.
Kinney is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kinney has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Musonda misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musonda somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kinney covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kinney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kinney is in bad spot here.
Musonda looking for the choke but no joy.
Kinney tries to escape the position.
Kinney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Musonda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kinney trying to get back to his feet but Musonda is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Kinney do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Musonda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Musonda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kinney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Musonda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kinney.
Kinney fending off the submission attempt from Musonda.
Kinney is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Musonda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Musonda.
Kinney is trying to get back to his feet but Musonda has full control of the position and if anything, Kinney has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kinney wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musonda trying to control momentarily.
Kinney wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Musonda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Musonda throws a lazy head kick
and Kinney counters with a series of strikes. Musonda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Musonda moves into range and clinches up with Kinney.
Musonda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musonda pulls guard effortlessly.
Kinney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musonda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kinney.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Musonda holds on and takes a little breather.
Kinney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kinney stands up over Musonda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kinney drops back looking for a leg! Musonda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Musonda manages to kick Kinney off! Kinney jumps back into Musonda's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musonda trying to keep a closed guard but Kinney is proving a slippery customer.
Musonda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kinney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Musonda holds on and takes a little breather.
Musonda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinney is one step ahead there.
Kinney being controlled here momentarily.
Kinney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Musonda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kinney, into his guard.
Kinney trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musonda stands and steps away. Kinney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Musonda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kinney counters with a series of strikes. Musonda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Musonda gets a takedown into half guard.
Kinney is staying active underneath Musonda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kinney is looking to escape.
Kinney tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Musonda manages to move to mount!
Kinney is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinney tries to lock up and control but Musonda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Musonda controlling from the full mount.
Kinney's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Musonda tries to control but Kinney wriggling away.
Musonda controlling from the full mount.
Musonda has control of Kinney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinney regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Musonda landing strikes from the mount.
Kinney swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Musonda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musonda looking to finish Kinney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kinney!
Kinney is squirming around, avoiding Musonda's attempts to control the action.
Kinney is looking to improve his position but Musonda isn't that keen on the idea.
Kinney is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Musonda has taken his back!
Musonda throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kinney wants to get back to his feet.
Kinney trying to control the position but Musonda manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musonda throwing sloppy strikes.
Musonda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kinney knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kinney for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Musonda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Musonda gets the takedown into side control.
Musonda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinney keeps working.
Kinney is trying to get back to his feet.
Musonda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kinney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Musonda stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinney is looking to clinch.
Musonda tries a head kick but it misses.
Musonda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kinney on his heels. He'll look to pass Kinney's guard now, I'm sure.
Kinney wants to get back to his feet but Musonda passes into half guard.
Musonda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Musonda is on him like a limpet, forcing Kinney back against the cage.
Musonda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Musonda is looking for a kimura but Kinney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Musonda to get the leverage.
Kinney has one foot on Musonda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kinney has managed to clinch.
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!
Musonda pulls Kinney into guard.
Musonda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kinney is aware though and is defending well.
Kinney stands and steps away. Musonda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kinney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kinney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musonda pulls guard.
Musonda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kinney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kinney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kinney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kinney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kinney lands a couple of elbows.
Kinney stopping the sweep attempt from Musonda.
Kinney scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinney throwing strikes from guard but Musonda blocks nicely.
Musonda has momentary wrist control but Kinney slips an elbow through the middle.
Kinney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Musonda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kinney wants to get back to his feet.
Musonda stands up and beckons Kinney to join him on the feet.
Kinney gets a clinch.
Musonda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kinney regains guard immediately.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kinney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musonda tightens his grip and picks Kinney up, before dumping him to the ground. Kinney manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musonda defends well.
Musonda advances to half guard.
Musonda controlling the pace.
Kinney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kinney pushes Musonda off looking to stand but Musonda dives back in and keeps control.
Musonda trying to control the action but Kinney is working from the bottom.
Prince Kinney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charly Musonda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kinney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Kinney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Musonda 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charly Musonda!
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RATING
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