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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 54 p4p, 180 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 4 p4p, 18 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette misses with a straight right.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown. Savette fights it but they end up in guard.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hohenthal controls the pace.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohenthal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Savette wants to stand up but Hohenthal is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savette is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Savette misses.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savette circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Savette.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Savette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Savette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savette.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a single leg into guard. Savette didn't expect that.
Hohenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohenthal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hohenthal has Savette in his guard.
Savette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hohenthal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hohenthal uses his free foot to push down on Savette's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Savette.
Hohenthal with a couple of short strikes.
Hohenthal tries to control but Savette wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Savette's midsection.
Hohenthal has his takedown stuffed
and Savette counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Nice shot lands for Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal goes for a double leg but Savette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savette continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal blocks a leg kick.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Savette avoids it well.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Savette moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal connects with the punch.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Savette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal feinted with a counter takedown.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette takes one on the button.
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!
Savette catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hohenthal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savette!
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette struggling a bit here.
Savette avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohenthal.
Savette stops Hohenthal from passing to mount.
Savette is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savette is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savette prevents Hohenthal from moving into mount.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Hohenthal in side control, throwing shots but Savette defends.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savette is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hohenthal is controlling him well.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom.
Savette is letting Hohenthal control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Savette.
Savette throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown. Savette fights it but they end up in guard.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savette can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohenthal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savette keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hohenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Savette.
Hohenthal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal tries to score with some ground and pound. Savette controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hohenthal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Savette's face as Hohenthal controls the position.
Hohenthal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hohenthal advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hohenthal lands a couple of good shots and Savette has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hohenthal cracks Savette with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Savette from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hohenthal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
Savette is in bad spot here.
Hohenthal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Savette.
Savette is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette covering up well and avoiding damage.
Savette looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hohenthal.
Hohenthal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hohenthal somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hohenthal connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Savette to escape the position.
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Savette prevents Hohenthal from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hohenthal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Savette is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savette.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Savette's shoulder, as Savette tries to avoid the shot.
Savette feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hohenthal misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Hohenthal tries to move into range but Savette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Savette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette misses with a body kick.
Hohenthal attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Savette.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of short punches.
Savette managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohenthal landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savette is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savette has escaped and now he's on top!
Savette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savette being controlled here momentarily.
Savette stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal has an active guard here but Savette has managed to pass into half guard.
Hohenthal trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jean Paul Savette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Savette throws the kick towards the body but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Savette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savette - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Savette throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to counter with a takedown but Savette is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette misses with a hook.
Hohenthal throws a series of strikes that have Savette backpedaling.
Savette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hohenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savette's head.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savette circles away quickly and effectively.
Savette is looking to land body kicks.
Hohenthal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal thuds a left hand into Savette's body.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hohenthal misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal scores with a takedown into Savette's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal forces his way into half guard.
Savette trying to hold on to Hohenthal's head to control him but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
Hohenthal working Savette over with strikes.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savette wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal lunges at Savette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savette's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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