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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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186 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
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175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Lucas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaiser Junior! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Junior checks a leg kick. Lucas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Junior controlling from the top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much. Junior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lucas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junior is now in half guard. Lucas tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Junior trying to control the pace. Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall. Junior works his way into side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Junior remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kaiser Junior just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Junior pushing down on Lucas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Junior dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior gets a takedown into half guard. Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kaiser Junior just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Junior drives through with a takedown into guard. Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow. Lucas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Junior is pushing down on Lucas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucas is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through. Junior is taking a breather. Lucas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Lucas looking for submissions off his back. Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior not doing much here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Junior content to control rather than advance. Lucas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Junior manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junior working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lucas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Junior working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Junior is putting a hurting on Lucas here, landing some big shots from side control. Junior working the head and body with strikes. Junior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lucas! Junior lands a nice shot to the head. Kaiser Junior has got the better of the ground game so far. Junior wants to finish this one by submission but Lucas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Junior. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Junior throwing strikes here but Lucas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Junior with shots to the head and body - Lucas looks very uncomfortable down there. Lucas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Junior tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Junior controlling from the full mount. Lucas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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. Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Junior sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Junior controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior punching from mount but Lucas doing a good job of avoiding damage. Junior looking to finish Lucas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucas! Junior working for a guillotine from mount but Lucas is in no mood to give up. Junior controlling from the full mount.
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. Lucas tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control. Junior lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junior unloads with some shots from mount but Lucas bucks and avoids them well.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kaiser Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lucas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaiser Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Junior 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiser Junior!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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