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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kron Anaklusmos (ranked 2903 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jindrak (ranked 25098 p4p, 0 weight class). Anaklusmos's entrance music is The Sopranos. A fine choice. Mark Jindrak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Anaklusmos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jindrak! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jindrak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anaklusmos's calf. Jindrak fails to land the takedown. Jindrak throws a low kick but Anaklusmos avoids it. Anaklusmos gets a double leg takedown into Jindrak's guard. Anaklusmos scoring with some ground and pound. Jindrak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anaklusmos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anaklusmos distracts Jindrak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Anaklusmos looking to pass the guard. Anaklusmos lands a couple of elbows. Anaklusmos stands up over Jindrak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jindrak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anaklusmos. Anaklusmos looking to pass the guard. Anaklusmos stays in close to Jindrak's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anaklusmos stands up from Jindrak's guard - Anaklusmos perhaps looking for a knockout. A leg kick checked by Anaklusmos. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anaklusmos is defended easily by Jindrak. Anaklusmos goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Anaklusmos avoids the head kick by Jindrak.
Anaklusmos works over Jindrak's head and body with a nice combination. Good exchange - Anaklusmos coming out on top. Anaklusmos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anaklusmos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jindrak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jindrak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anaklusmos.
Anaklusmos stands up. Anaklusmos moves out of range of the body kick from Jindrak.
Jindrak gets caught napping as Anaklusmos dives in and scores a takedown. Jindrak manages to retain guard. Anaklusmos content to stall in guard here. Anaklusmos landing some decent shots from guard. Jindrak keeping moving, preventing Anaklusmos from controlling successfully. Anaklusmos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jindrak keeping moving, preventing Anaklusmos from controlling successfully. Anaklusmos with a flurry of punches that miss. Anaklusmos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anaklusmos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Anaklusmos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Anaklusmos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Anaklusmos stands up from Jindrak's guard - Anaklusmos perhaps looking for a knockout. Nice sprawl there from Jindrak as Anaklusmos shoots in. Anaklusmos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jindrak's guard. Anaklusmos throwing strikes from guard but Jindrak blocks nicely. Anaklusmos with a nice head shot there. Jindrak looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anaklusmos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jindrak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anaklusmos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Anaklusmos advances to half guard. Anaklusmos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anaklusmos lands a nice short elbow. We've been informed that Jindrak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Anaklusmos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Anaklusmos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Anaklusmos working over Jindrak with some ground and pound. Jindrak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Anaklusmos scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Anaklusmos dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anaklusmos moves into the clinch successfully.
Anaklusmos gets underhooks to prevent Jindrak's takedown attempt.
Anaklusmos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jindrak has Anaklusmos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anaklusmos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jindrak is trying to break the clinch but Anaklusmos is controlling him. Anaklusmos lands a knee to the body.
Jindrak wants to break free but Anaklusmos has control.
Anaklusmos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jindrak pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jindrak is trying to force a seperation but Anaklusmos has the dominant position. Anaklusmos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jindrak can do to turn this around? Anaklusmos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jindrak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anaklusmos is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anaklusmos has control of Jindrak's left arm, preventing Jindrak from doing any damage. Anaklusmos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anaklusmos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jindrak wants to stand but Anaklusmos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Anaklusmos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jindrak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Anaklusmos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jindrak backwards. Jindrak working hard to break the clinch. Jindrak is trying to pull guard but Anaklusmos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kron Anaklusmos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jindrak. Anaklusmos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jindrak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jindrak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anaklusmos darts in and clinches Jindrak up against the cage. Anaklusmos avoiding damage as Jindrak throws knees to the body.
Anaklusmos managing to block the knees to the body from Jindrak.
Jindrak is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anaklusmos is working for takedown but Jindrak is calmly controlling the position for now. Jindrak wants to get back to striking at distance but Anaklusmos won't allow it.
Jindrak tries to break the clinch but Anaklusmos is controlling the position. Anaklusmos leaning his opponent against the cage. Anaklusmos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice takedown defense from Anaklusmos. No joy for Jindrak on that attempt. Anaklusmos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anaklusmos showed some decent athleticism there. 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! Anaklusmos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jindrak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Anaklusmos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anaklusmos scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Anaklusmos thows a huge punch but Jindrak dodges it nicely.
Anaklusmos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kron Anaklusmos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jindrak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anaklusmos. Anaklusmos scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anaklusmos not landing any meaningful shots this time. Anaklusmos moves nicely into side control. Jindrak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anaklusmos tries to score with some ground and pound. Jindrak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Anaklusmos scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anaklusmos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Anaklusmos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Anaklusmos scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Anaklusmos trying to control the pace. Anaklusmos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Ground and pound from Anaklusmos. Anaklusmos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Anaklusmos dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anaklusmos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Anaklusmos is looking to counter punch. Jindrak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jindrak has had enough of the clinch but Anaklusmos keeps him there for the moment. Anaklusmos manages to pull guard.
Anaklusmos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Anaklusmos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jindrak shoots and misses and Anaklusmos counters by moving into the clinch. Anaklusmos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jindrak regains guard.
Anaklusmos throws a big right hand that misses. Anaklusmos content to stall in guard here. Jindrak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jindrak wants to stand but Anaklusmos is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jindrak has momentary wrist control but Anaklusmos slips an elbow through the middle. Anaklusmos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Anaklusmos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Anaklusmos is looking to work some ground and pound but Jindrak has wrist control. Jindrak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jindrak is working an open guard so Anaklusmos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nice sprawl there from Jindrak as Anaklusmos shoots in. Kron Anaklusmos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Anaklusmos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jindrak on his heels. He'll look to pass Jindrak's guard now, I'm sure. Jindrak pushes Anaklusmos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Jindrak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Anaklusmos counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anaklusmos moves into the clinch. Anaklusmos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A frustrated look appears on Jindrak's face as he tries to break the clinch. Anaklusmos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jindrak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Anaklusmos is punishing Jindrak with strikes - can he finish him?! Jindrak covering up well under a series of strikes from Anaklusmos. Jindrak covering up well under a series of strikes from Anaklusmos. Anaklusmos biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anaklusmos punches Jindrak on the ear. Anaklusmos missing with punches from the back. Anaklusmos has got his arm under Jindrak's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jindrak has spun round into Anaklusmos's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Anaklusmos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Anaklusmos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anaklusmos is looking to work some ground and pound but Jindrak has wrist control. Anaklusmos landing with the ground and pound. Anaklusmos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jindrak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Anaklusmos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Anaklusmos postures up in Jindrak's guard and throws a big left but Jindrak blocks it. Anaklusmos gets to his feet. Jindrak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Anaklusmos closes the distance and pushes Jindrak back into the cage. Anaklusmos is looking for a takedown. Mark Jindrak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kron Anaklusmos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jindrak trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Kron Anaklusmos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Anaklusmos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Anaklusmos! In his post fight interview, Kron Anaklusmos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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