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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystof Teverdosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Legrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legrange has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Teverdosky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dani Legrange! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Legrange tries to clinch there but Teverdosky circles away.
Teverdosky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Legrange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Legrange on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teverdosky shoots in and drives through. Legrange sprawls well. Teverdosky getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Legrange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teverdosky paws at him with a jab and circles away. Teverdosky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legrange, right into the meat.
Krystof Teverdosky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Teverdosky cracks Legrange with a right hand to the side of the head. Teverdosky shoots in looking for a takedown. Legrange tries to sprawl out of it but Teverdosky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legrange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystof Teverdosky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Legrange is looking to clinch but Teverdosky is avoiding it.
Teverdosky shoots for a double leg takedown but Legrange sprawls well. He's pushed Teverdosky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Teverdosky has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Legrange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Legrange closes the distance and clinches. Teverdosky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legrange throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teverdosky blocks it with crossed arms. Legrange stops a takedown attempt from Teverdosky.
Teverdosky wants a takedown.
Teverdosky takes a knee to the side of the body. Legrange is pressed up against the cage. Teverdosky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Legrange down to the mat. Legrange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Teverdosky is breathing heavily. Legrange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Legrange landing knees to the body.
Legrange is struggling to control the position. A frustrated look appears on Teverdosky's face as he tries to break the clinch. Legrange slows down the pace here.
Legrange keeps control of Teverdosky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Legrange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Legrange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Teverdosky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Teverdosky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Teverdosky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legrange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teverdosky tries to score a body lock takedown but Legrange shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A short body shot lands from Legrange as the two fighters clinch.
Legrange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legrange obliges. Teverdosky takes an elbow to the forehead. Teverdosky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legrange smiles and moves away.
Legrange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legrange closes the distance and pushes Teverdosky back into the cage. Legrange displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teverdosky up against the cage. Teverdosky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legrange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teverdosky is trying to drag Legrange to the mat but Legrange just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Legrange connects with a knee to the head.
Legrange lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Teverdosky letting Legrange take a breather here. Teverdosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Legrange has double underhooks. Legrange dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Teverdosky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legrange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Teverdosky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legrange avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Teverdosky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legrange lands a hook that snaps the head of Teverdosky backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Legrange obliges. Legrange working Teverdosky over with knees to the body. Teverdosky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Legrange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Teverdosky takes a knee to the side of the body. Legrange pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Legrange lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Legrange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Legrange leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Legrange.
Teverdosky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Teverdosky has Legrange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legrange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Legrange unloads a knee to the mid-section. This has been an exciting period of action! Legrange holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Legrange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Legrange working Teverdosky over with knees to the body. Teverdosky letting Legrange take a breather here. Legrange lands an elbow that stopped Teverdosky in his tracks for a moment. Legrange scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Legrange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Legrange dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legrange bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teverdosky's head. Legrange tries to clinch up but Teverdosky circles away and keeps his distance. Teverdosky shoots in for a takedown but Legrange shows good takedown defense. Legrange throws a quick inside leg kick. Teverdosky throws a series of punches but Legrange avoids them all with ease. Teverdosky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legrange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Legrange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystof Teverdosky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Legrange clinches with his opponent.
Legrange lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Legrange lands a damaging elbow. Dani Legrange seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Teverdosky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Legrange gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Teverdosky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legrange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teverdosky has had enough of the clinch but Legrange keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Legrange landing knees to the body.
Legrange lands with a short shot to the head. Teverdosky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Teverdosky takes a knee to the side of the body. Legrange landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Legrange scores a nice knee to the body.
Legrange has Teverdosky pressed against the cage.
Legrange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Legrange unloads a knee to the mid-section. Teverdosky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Legrange lands a nice knee to the body. Legrange utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legrange crunches a lovely knee into Teverdosky's ribcage. Legrange is stalling here.
Legrange scores a nice knee to the body.
Legrange lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Legrange crunches a lovely knee into Teverdosky's ribcage. Legrange taking a breather. Teverdosky wants a takedown.
Legrange with a knee to the head.
Legrange avoiding damage.
Teverdosky working hard to break the clinch. Legrange lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Legrange.
Legrange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Legrange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Legrange landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Legrange to work.
Teverdosky tries to break free but Legrange pushes him back against the cage. Teverdosky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Legrange gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Legrange landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Legrange holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Legrange lands a nice knee to the body. Legrange lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Legrange stalling.
Legrange connects with a knee to the head.
Legrange is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Legrange has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dani Legrange. Legrange wants to clinch up but Teverdosky keeps it at a distance. Legrange gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Legrange looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Teverdosky wants to pass the guard but Legrange is keeping the position. Teverdosky is working hard here to advance position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legrange can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Legrange pulls Teverdosky in to control the position. Teverdosky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Legrange tries to land a sweep but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Legrange keeping full guard, as Teverdosky tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Teverdosky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Legrange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Teverdosky has a takedown stuffed. Legrange tries to clinch up but Teverdosky circles away and keeps his distance. Legrange has Teverdosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Legrange stops a takedown attempt from Teverdosky.
Teverdosky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Teverdosky is trying to break the clinch but Legrange is controlling him. Legrange gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teverdosky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystof Teverdosky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Legrange slowing the pace effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teverdosky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legrange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Legrange will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teverdosky up against the cage. Teverdosky has Legrange pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legrange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Legrange crunches a lovely knee into Teverdosky's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teverdosky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Legrange is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Legrange prevents the takedown attempt.
Legrange is pressed up against the cage. Teverdosky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Legrange down to the mat. Legrange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Teverdosky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Legrange shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Teverdosky is looking for a sweep. Legrange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Legrange seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Legrange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teverdosky is pressing down on Legrange's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Teverdosky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legrange passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Legrange is keen to just control but Teverdosky is a slippery customer. Teverdosky wants to improve his position but Legrange is controlling well.
Teverdosky looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Legrange tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Teverdosky. Legrange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Legrange controlling the pace. Legrange prevents Teverdosky from improving his position. Legrange not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Krystof Teverdosky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Legrange moves into the clinch successfully.
Legrange has Teverdosky pushed against the cage. Teverdosky wants to get back to striking at distance but Legrange won't allow it.
Teverdosky working hard to break the clinch. Legrange lands a body shot. Legrange has Teverdosky pressed against the cage.
Dani Legrange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Teverdosky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legrange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teverdosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teverdosky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legrange fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legrange tries to close the distance and clinch but Teverdosky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Dani Legrange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Legrange has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Legrange!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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