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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Baunegaard (ranked 2967 p4p, 4476 weight class) and Mickey Livingwood (ranked 320 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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213 cm 25 265 0 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm 22 220 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Determined |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Baunegaard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Livingwood! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baunegaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kristian Baunegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baunegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Livingwood fails with the takedown. Livingwood moves into the clinch. Baunegaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Baunegaard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Livingwood smiles and moves away.
Baunegaard misses with a head kick.
Baunegaard throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baunegaard sizes up Livingwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Livingwood tries for a takedown but Baunegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kristian Baunegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Livingwood. A head kick misses from Livingwood. Baunegaard works over Livingwood's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Livingwood has closed the distance and engaged Baunegaard in a clinch.
Livingwood is pushing Baunegaard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Livingwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Livingwood should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Baunegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Livingwood has eaten all the pies! Livingwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristian Baunegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baunegaard moves into range and clinches up with Livingwood. Baunegaard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Livingwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baunegaard landing knees to the head.
It looks like Mickey Livingwood has been cut. Livingwood pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baunegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Livingwood. Livingwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baunegaard's guard. Livingwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Livingwood advances to half guard. Baunegaard is in trouble now - Livingwood has advanced to mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Livingwood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baunegaard wants to control but Livingwood is having none of it. Baunegaard is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Livingwood has taken his back! Baunegaard showing good submission defense here.
Livingwood tightening his grip on Baunegaard, looking for the choke.
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. Baunegaard wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Livingwood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Baunegaard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Livingwood on the ground. Baunegaard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Livingwood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mickey Livingwood's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Livingwood takes the fight into the clinch. Baunegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Livingwood with a lazy takedown attempt and Baunegaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Livingwood thinking. Baunegaard blocks a low kick nicely. Baunegaard rushes Livingwood and presses him up against the cage. Baunegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baunegaard swinging wildly here.
Baunegaard gets in close and instigates a clinch. Baunegaard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Livingwood just leaning against Baunegaard, taking a breather. Livingwood can't break the clinch.
Baunegaard wants to break free but Livingwood has control.
Livingwood goes for a takedown attempt but Baunegaard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Livingwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Livingwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Baunegaard. A combination from Livingwood does no damage. Livingwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kristian Baunegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Livingwood. No luck with that takedown attempt from Livingwood. A combination from Baunegaard does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baunegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Livingwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Baunegaard. Baunegaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Livingwood with a lazy takedown attempt and Baunegaard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Baunegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baunegaard scores with a leg kick.
Kristian Baunegaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Livingwood fails in his attempt to clinch. Livingwood on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baunegaard rushes Livingwood and presses him up against the cage. Livingwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baunegaard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baunegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingwood can do to turn this around? Livingwood is breathing heavily. Baunegaard manages to break the clinch.
Baunegaard checks a low kick from Livingwood. Baunegaard swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baunegaard fails in his attempt to clinch. Baunegaard thows a body kick. Livingwood tries to catch it but that hurt him. Baunegaard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baunegaard throws a right and a left that both miss. Livingwood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Baunegaard leaves Livingwood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Livingwood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baunegaard as he jumps to the side. Livingwood moves into the clinch. Baunegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Livingwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baunegaard throws a nice looking combination but Livingwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And Livingwood responds with a good body kick, but Baunegaard manages to step out the way in time. Baunegaard misses with a few strikes there.
Livingwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Baunegaard. Livingwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kristian Baunegaard is winning the standup battle so far. Baunegaard moves out of range of the body kick from Livingwood.
Livingwood keeps the fight on the outside. Livingwood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Livingwood lands in his opponent's guard. Baunegaard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Livingwood manages to pass to side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Baunegaard dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mickey Livingwood's cut. That's time! Baunegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! A shot to the liver by Baunegaard. Beautiful body shot. Baunegaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Livingwood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Baunegaard lands with a shot to the body. Baunegaard tries to clinch up but Livingwood circles away and keeps his distance. Livingwood moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingwood goes for a takedown attempt but Baunegaard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baunegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Livingwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Livingwood misses with a takedown attempt and Baunegaard counters with a three punch combo that has Livingwood backing up. Livingwood nods at Baunegaard to acknowledge the strikes. Baunegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Livingwood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baunegaard as he jumps to the side. Kristian Baunegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Livingwood. Livingwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baunegaard tries to clinch but Livingwood moves out of range. Livingwood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baunegaard defends it well. Livingwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Livingwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Baunegaard lands a left and a right that send Livingwood crashing to the mat, dazed. Baunegaard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Livingwood is rocked! Baunegaard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Livingwood to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Livingwood looks to clinch but Baunegaard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Livingwood taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kristian Baunegaard!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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