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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Great Rider will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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184 cm
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250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soren Kierkegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Rider!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider is looking to clinch but Kierkegaard is avoiding it.
Rider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kierkegaard.
Rider takes one on the button.
Kierkegaard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kierkegaard misses with a wild body shot.
Rider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Rider is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rider.
Kierkegaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rider throws a hook but Kierkegaard blocks it.
Kierkegaard missing with a left hand there. Rider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kierkegaard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rider trying to keep a closed guard but Kierkegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Rider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kierkegaard preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierkegaard content to stall in guard here.
Kierkegaard trying to control but Rider is working from the bottom.
Rider is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kierkegaard is working Rider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kierkegaard is stalling in the full guard.
Kierkegaard postures up in Rider's guard and throws a big left but Rider blocks it.
Kierkegaard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kierkegaard passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard is controlling the pace.
Rider tries to kick Kierkegaard off but Kierkegaard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rider wants to control but Kierkegaard is keeping busy.
Rider is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kierkegaard jumps into side control!
Kierkegaard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rider some visible discomfort.
Rider is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kierkegaard wants to control but Rider is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kierkegaard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kierkegaard landing a few strikes.
Kierkegaard is working Rider over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kierkegaard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rider to see if he's OK.
Rider being controlled for a moment.
Rider sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider is trying to stand back up but Kierkegaard is controlling him
Kierkegaard stalling.
Kierkegaard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kierkegaard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rider looks for the body kick but Kierkegaard saw that one coming.
Kierkegaard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rider has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Kierkegaard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Rider misses.
Kierkegaard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kierkegaard cracks Rider with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Great Rider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rider throws a leg kick but Kierkegaard moved away.
A combination from Rider does no damage.
Rider misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Kierkegaard as he connects with a hook.
Kierkegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kierkegaard misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kierkegaard as he connects with a hook.
Kierkegaard gets the takedown into side control.
Kierkegaard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kierkegaard just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierkegaard is putting a hurting on Rider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kierkegaard controlling the position.
Kierkegaard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kierkegaard cracks Rider with a big elbow.
Kierkegaard is looking to take a break and control but Rider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kierkegaard working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard taking a breather here.
Kierkegaard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rider some visible discomfort.
Rider tries to improve position but can't.
Kierkegaard cracks Rider with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rider manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kierkegaard connects with a nice short shot to Rider's temple.
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!
Kierkegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard wants to take a breather but Rider is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A bone on bone clash there as Kierkegaard blocks the leg kick.
Rider scores with a nice right hand.
Kierkegaard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Great Rider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider defending well as Kierkegaard loads up on a big left hand.
Kierkegaard feints and as Rider raises his hands in defense, Kierkegaard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kierkegaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kierkegaard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kierkegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider is trying to control the position but Kierkegaard postures up.
Kierkegaard wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.
Rider is trying to control the position but Kierkegaard postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kierkegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kierkegaard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kierkegaard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kierkegaard trying to control but Rider is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kierkegaard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kierkegaard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Kierkegaard 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!
Rider throws a sloppy body shot
so Kierkegaard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kierkegaard throwing strikes but missing.
Rider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kierkegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kierkegaard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kierkegaard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kierkegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kierkegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kierkegaard advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierkegaard grinds an elbow into Rider's temple.
Kierkegaard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kierkegaard trying to control the position but Rider is working away.
Check out the look on Kierkegaard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Soren Kierkegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kierkegaard working the body and head with strikes.
Kierkegaard lands an elbow.
Rider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kierkegaard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kierkegaard lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kierkegaard working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider is not content to let Kierkegaard control the position.
Kierkegaard just content to control the position.
Kierkegaard wants to control but Rider is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Soren Kierkegaard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rider wants to clinch but Kierkegaard slips to the side
and Kierkegaard counters with a takedown into side control.
Kierkegaard trying to control the position but Rider is working away.
Rider taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Kierkegaard stalls from top position.
Kierkegaard looks up at the clock and then as Rider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kierkegaard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rider is letting Kierkegaard control him for a moment.
Kierkegaard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rider is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kierkegaard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Great Rider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider pushes Kierkegaard off looking to stand but Kierkegaard dives back in and keeps control.
Rider is trying to control but can't.
Rider is trying to control but Kierkegaard passes into side control!
Kierkegaard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rider to see if he's OK.
Kierkegaard is working Rider over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kierkegaard working the ground and pound.
Kierkegaard grinds an elbow into Rider's temple.
Kierkegaard scores with punches from side control.
Rider is rocked!
Rider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kierkegaard controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Kierkegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kierkegaard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Soren Kierkegaard!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Soren Kierkegaard!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Soren Kierkegaard!
Soren Kierkegaard wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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