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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 2429 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 19533 p4p, 0 weight class). Viking kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Techno Viking. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
35
138 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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159 cm
32
138 lbs
22 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Techno Viking! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Viking throws a right and a left that Birchack avoids nicely. Birchack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Birchack with a poor takedown and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand! Viking seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A right-left combo lands from Viking. Birchack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viking to the mat! Viking manages to get full guard. Birchack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Viking looking to control.
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birchack is one step ahead there. Viking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are working up against the cage. Viking manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Viking prevents the takedown attempt.
Viking lands a nice uppercut. Viking lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birchack backwards. Viking lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Viking lands with a left to the head. Viking breaks the clinch.
Viking connects with the punch. Birchack with a poor takedown and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birchack is rocked! Techno Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Birchack. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice takedown defense from Viking. No joy for Birchack on that attempt. Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Viking finish him? Viking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viking wants it to stay on the feet. Birchack seems to have recovered his senses. Viking lands with a cross. Birchack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viking sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Birchack somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Viking tries to bum rush Birchack with a series of wild strikes but Birchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Birchack dives in and grabs Viking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viking pushes down on Birchack's head and hops out. Birchack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Viking lands a nice looking body shot.
Birchack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Birchack takes a shot right to the bread basket. Viking thuds a left hand into Birchack's body. Viking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Birchack's head. Viking lands with a good body shot. Viking catches Birchack napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Birchack to the canvas!
Viking content to stall in guard here. Viking trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Viking looking to pass the guard. Viking trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom. Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Viking trying to stand up but can't free himself from Birchack's guard. Viking decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Birchack, up you get! Viking scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Viking lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birchack backs up against the cage.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Viking lands with a big left! Birchack is wobbled badly! Viking comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Birchack to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Techno Viking! Techno Viking very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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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
64% |
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