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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walton Kunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Kavlitzekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunz comes to the cage accompanied by Dutchland Heil. Johnie Kavlitzekis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walton Kunz's chin.
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142 lbs
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175 cm
26
140 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Kunz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnie Kavlitzekis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunz misses with a wild body shot.
Kunz lands a slapping body shot.
Kunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kavlitzekis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunz misses with a right hand
and Kavlitzekis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kunz won't be happy with that.
Kunz gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavlitzekis wants to free his trapped foot but Kunz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kavlitzekis manages to pass to mount!
Kunz is working to get back to half guard.
Kunz is trying to reverse the position but instead Kavlitzekis has taken his back - oops!
Kavlitzekis doesn't have the hooks in and Kunz manages to turn into his guard.
Kunz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kavlitzekis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kavlitzekis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kavlitzekis!
Kavlitzekis is trying to get an arm triangle but Kunz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunz prevents Kavlitzekis from moving into mount.
Kavlitzekis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kunz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kunz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kavlitzekis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kunz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kavlitzekis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kavlitzekis prevents Kunz from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis is working for a kimura but Kunz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kunz is trying to control but can't.
Kavlitzekis is pressing down on Kunz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kunz is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavlitzekis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kavlitzekis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunz is just riding it out for now. Kavlitzekis eventually gives up the hold.
Kunz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavlitzekis works his way into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Kavlitzekis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kunz scores with a hook to the body. Kavlitzekis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kunz.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavlitzekis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Kunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Kunz - just one landing.
Kunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kunz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunz. Kavlitzekis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Kunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kavlitzekis's head.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunz scores with a jab. Kavlitzekis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunz looks to land a left hand but Kavlitzekis moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunz with a jab.
Kunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kavlitzekis in his tracks.
Kavlitzekis drops his hands momentarily and Kunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kavlitzekis.
Kunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kavlitzekis can do to turn this around?
Kunz lands a nice hook to Kavlitzekis's body. Kavlitzekis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kavlitzekis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunz's guard.
Kunz working for a triangle but Kavlitzekis defends it easily.
Kavlitzekis stands and throws Kunz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kavlitzekis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kunz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kavlitzekis but great work by Kunz.
Kunz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kavlitzekis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kavlitzekis tries to bench press Kunz off him but Kunz keeps the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Kunz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kunz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kunz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavlitzekis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walton Kunz is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kavlitzekis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis avoids the body shot from Kunz.
Kunz misses with a hook
and Kavlitzekis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunz's guard.
Kavlitzekis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunz is retaining full guard.
Kavlitzekis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kavlitzekis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kavlitzekis pushing down on Kunz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kunz tries to roll over but Kavlitzekis keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavlitzekis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kunz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kavlitzekis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Johnie Kavlitzekis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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