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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Kreegans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm
26
269 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kreegans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone circles away quickly and effectively. Corleone misses with a hook
and Kreegans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreegans blocks an uppercut.
Kreegans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kreegans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Corleone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreegans.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corleone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kreegans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kreegans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreegans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corleone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kreegans pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sloppy strikes from Kreegans. Those never looked like landing. Corleone misses with a leg kick and Kreegans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreegans. Kreegans thows a big elbow that misses. Kreegans with a flurry of punches that miss. Kreegans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kreegans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kreegans is looking to work some ground and pound but Corleone has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Corleone wants to sweep but no luck. Kreegans postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it. Kreegans passes Corleone's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kreegans prevents Corleone from improving his position. Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kreegans on the ground. Kreegans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Corleone is staying active underneath Kreegans, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kreegans is looking to advance position but Corleone won't allow it. Kreegans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corleone's head. Kreegans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corleone defending well though. Corleone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreegans. Kreegans throwing shots but Corleone is blocking nicely. Corleone is breathing heavily. Corleone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kreegans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kreegans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kreegans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corleone's head. Kreegans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kreegans passes to side control. Kreegans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corleone, who protects the arm well. Kreegans stands up and beckons Corleone to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kreegans throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kreegans throws a right and a left that Corleone avoids nicely. Don Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Corleone misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreegans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corleone's guard now. Kreegans cracks Corleone with a solid left hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Corleone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kreegans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard. Corleone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreegans. Kreegans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kreegans passes Corleone's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kreegans thows a huge punch but Corleone dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Kreegans dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kreegans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kreegans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kreegans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corleone's waist but Corleone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kreegans off to one side. Kreegans checks a leg kick nicely. Corleone misses with a leg kick and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Corleone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreegans moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kreegans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Corleone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kreegans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kreegans postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it. Kreegans throws a big right hand that misses. Kreegans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kreegans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Corleone tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kreegans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kreegans advances to half guard. Kreegans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kreegans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kreegans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kreegans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kreegans seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Corleone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jared Kreegans!
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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
59% |
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