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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 2613 p4p, 296 weight class) and Russell Westbrook (ranked 2362 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westbrook tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westbrook to the ground. Westbrook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook misses with a low kick.
Krnacova throws a lazy head kick
and Westbrook counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westbrook is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Westbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
Westbrook keeps the fight on the outside.
Krnacova fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova wants to clinch but Westbrook slips to the side
and Westbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Krnacova.
Westbrook clinches up with Krnacova and pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Krnacova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krnacova blocking some punches.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell Westbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westbrook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Westbrook is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Our spies down at at Doherty's Gym inform us that Westbrook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Westbrook blocks nicely.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westbrook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Westbrook trying to control the position here.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westbrook circles away.
Westbrook throws a counter combo.
Westbrook misses with a kick to the body.
Krnacova fails with the takedown
and Westbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krnacova has his takedown stuffed
and Westbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook pushes Krnacova up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a shot to the body.
Westbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Westbrook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Westbrook - that landed with a thud.
Krnacova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westbrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krnacova can't get the takedown.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krnacova backwards.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a kick to the body.
Westbrook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westbrook wants it to stay on the feet.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
Westbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova jumps guard but Westbrook stands there with Krnacova around his waist. Krnacova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Westbrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Krnacova backwards.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.
Westbrook gets underhooks to prevent Krnacova's takedown attempt.
Westbrook lands a body punch.
Westbrook stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
That's time! Krnacova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Westbrook leaves Krnacova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westbrook lands a big head kick that sends Krnacova tumbling to the mat! Westbrook takes a step backwards and waves Krnacova back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Krnacova is rocked!
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westbrook counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krnacova's knee momentarily.
Oh Krnacova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westbrook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krnacova's sensitive parts.
Westbrook pounces like a tiger and cracks Krnacova with a vicious hook! Krnacova is down but not out! Westbrook follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Westbrook!
A victorious Russell Westbrook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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