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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groove comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Chaos B.C.. zu Lichtenberg has chosen the devils right hand as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove blocks a low kick nicely.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch there but Groove circles away.
zu Lichtenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Groove tries to sprawl out of it but zu Lichtenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Groove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Groove is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg shoots in for a double leg but Groove sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Groove scores with a nice right hand.
Groove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but zu Lichtenberg moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
zu Lichtenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Groove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from zu Lichtenberg.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch there but Groove circles away.
Groove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
zu Lichtenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
A shot to the liver by Groove. Beautiful body shot.
zu Lichtenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
zu Lichtenberg looks gassed!
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Groove is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Groove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a double jab
and Groove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
zu Lichtenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Groove counters with a left and a right that stings zu Lichtenberg.
Groove goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Groove is having none of it.
Groove keeps the fight on the outside.
zu Lichtenberg slips a jab and a cross from Groove.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Groove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Groove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Groove uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before zu Lichtenberg has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Groove. Those never looked like landing.
Groove lands with a good body shot.
Groove lands an overhand right.
Groove lands a slapping body shot.
Groove lands a jab to zu Lichtenberg's midsection.
Groove is looking to wear down zu Lichtenberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
zu Lichtenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Groove.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. zu Lichtenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Groove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as zu Lichtenberg backs up against the cage.
zu Lichtenberg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Groove is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for zu Lichtenberg.
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!
Groove punishes zu Lichtenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Groove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Groove wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Groove throws a series of punches but zu Lichtenberg moves out of range.
Groove lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groove works zu Lichtenberg's body with a nice hook.
Groove goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Groove dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Groove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Groove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Groove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
zu Lichtenberg shoots in for a double leg but Groove sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
zu Lichtenberg looks for a takedown but Groove sprawls well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but zu Lichtenberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Groove has got the better of the exchanges.
zu Lichtenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
zu Lichtenberg is breathing heavily.
Groove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Groove.
Groove throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent zu Lichtenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove catches zu Lichtenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Groove lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Groove.
Groove misses with a few strikes there.
Groove digs a good hook to zu Lichtenberg's body.
Groove scores with a hook.
zu Lichtenberg tries to land a front kick but Groove steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Groove misses.
zu Lichtenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from zu Lichtenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kendall Groove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from zu Lichtenberg.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich zu Lichtenberg.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Groove!
Kendall Groove is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Groove scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groove scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
zu Lichtenberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Groove misses with a two punch combination.
zu Lichtenberg throws a combination that misses
and Groove counters with a right hand to the body.
Groove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
zu Lichtenberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Groove!
zu Lichtenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Groove.
Groove scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Groove lands with a right hand.
zu Lichtenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Groove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Groove lands with a shot to the body.
Groove cracks zu Lichtenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove misses with a two punch combination.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to land body kicks.
Groove blocks a low kick nicely.
Groove stalks zu Lichtenberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into zu Lichtenberg's face. zu Lichtenberg staggers backwards, shaken.
zu Lichtenberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
zu Lichtenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from zu Lichtenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Groove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groove ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
zu Lichtenberg looks for a takedown but Groove sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Groove dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Groove lands a jab to the head.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Groove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Groove closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Groove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that zu Lichtenberg can do to turn this around?
Groove lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Groove.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Groove moves out of range.
Groove pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces zu Lichtenberg back to the cage. Groove follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
zu Lichtenberg shoots in for a takedown but Groove shows good takedown defense.
zu Lichtenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Groove lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch lands to the side of zu Lichtenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove jabs zu Lichtenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch up but Groove keeps it at a distance.
Groove scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Groove scores with the left hand. zu Lichtenberg knows he should have avoided that one.
zu Lichtenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Groove connects with a single shot there.
Groove scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
zu Lichtenberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
zu Lichtenberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kendall Groove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Groove.
Groove displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Groove swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.
A shot to the liver by Groove. Beautiful body shot.
Groove throws a combination. zu Lichtenberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
zu Lichtenberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Groove.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from zu Lichtenberg is defended easily by Groove.
Groove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove lands a nice looking body shot.
Groove connects with a body shot that sends zu Lichtenberg's belly button to the back.
Groove lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but zu Lichtenberg circles away quickly and effectively.
zu Lichtenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a combination
and Groove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Groove scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Groove coming out on top.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch there but Groove circles away.
Groove scores with a one two! zu Lichtenberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch there but Groove circles away.
Groove lands a right hook to the body.
Groove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Groove lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
zu Lichtenberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Groove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Groove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Groove has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Groove!
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