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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Justis (ranked 1191 p4p, 159 weight class) and Monte Casanova (ranked 21894 p4p, 534 weight class). Justis comes into the arena with Wolf Totem - The HU blaring out of the sound system. Logan Justis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 cm
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183 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Logan Justis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monte Casanova! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Justis throws an overhand right that lands on Casanova's shoulder, as Casanova tries to avoid the shot. And Casanova tries to counter it with a takedown but Justis pushes his down on his head and steps out. Casanova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justis but Justis pushes him off and we're back to square one. Monte Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. No luck with that takedown attempt from Casanova. Justis throws a nice outside leg kick. Justis lands a nice shot that snaps Casanova's head back.
Justis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casanova is defended easily by Justis. Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova. Justis stuffs the takedown attempt from Casanova. Casanova gets slowly back to his feet. Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Casanova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justis. Casanova walks into a jab. Justis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Casanova with a poor takedown and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Justis throws a low kick, looking for Casanova's leg but Casanova calmly moves out of range. Casanova with a lazy takedown attempt and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target. Casanova closes the distance and clinches up with Justis, looking for a takedown. Casanova pushes Justis against the cage but Justis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Casanova darts in looking for a takedown but Justis gets double underhooks and turns Casanova into the cage. Justis takes a swing at Casanova's ribcage but misses. Justis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Justis lands with a right hand. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies! Casanova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justis swivels and escapes. A jab from Justis finds it's way through Casanova's defenses. Casanova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justis is fending him off so far but Casanova persists. Nope, Justis circles away and we're back to standing. Casanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Casanova has a takedown stuffed. Justis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Justis cracks the inside of Casanova's front leg. Justis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Justis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justis as he jumps to the side. Justis with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Casanova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Justis lands the left hand. Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Justis stuffs the takedown. Jab from Justis. Jab by Justis. Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat. Justis connects with a crisp jab. Casanova has his takedown stuffed and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Justis connects with a jab. Nice uppercut there from Justis. Justis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Casanova dives in and grabs Justis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justis pushes down on Casanova's head and hops out. Justis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nice uppercut lands for Justis. That snapped Casanova's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Justis, as that shot connected.
Casanova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justis swivels and escapes. Casanova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Casanova is rocked! Justis cracks Casanova on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Casanova falls backwards against the cage. Justis follows up with more strikes that drop Casanova to his knees. Justis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Casanova! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis! Our winner, Logan Justis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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