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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Engels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kidovom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Friedrich Engels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Kidovom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidovom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Engels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidovom is looking to slow Engels down with leg kicks.
Kidovom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Engels.
Engels clinches with his opponent.
Engels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kidovom smiles and moves away.
Kidovom wants to clinch up but Engels keeps it at a distance.
Engels throws a leg kick but Kidovom checks it.
Kidovom scores with a takedown into Engels's guard.
Kidovom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Engels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kidovom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kidovom trying to control the position from guard on top but Engels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidovom postures up.
Engels working for a triangle but Kidovom defends it easily.
Engels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kidovom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Engels keeping moving, preventing Kidovom from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Engels wants to sweep here but Kidovom controlling him for the moment.
Kidovom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidovom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Engels wants to sweep here but Kidovom controlling him for the moment.
Engels working a defensive guard but Kidovom passes into half guard.
Engels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kidovom is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engels tries to get to full guard but Kidovom has control of the leg.
Engels is looking to control Kidovom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Engels avoid being mounted?
Engels is looking to improve his position.
Engels keeping hold of Kidovom's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Engels wants to improve his position but Kidovom is controlling well.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Friedrich Engels.
Engels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kidovom blocks a head kick by Engels.
Engels misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidovom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Engels won't be happy with that.
Engels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Engels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kidovom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kidovom throws a strike aimed at the side of Engels's head but Engels avoids it well.
Kidovom trying to control the position but Engels is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kidovom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kidovom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Engels shoots in and gets a takedown into Kidovom's guard.
Engels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kidovom is proving hard to escape from.
Kidovom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Engels trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidovom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Engels advances to half guard.
Kidovom trying to control but Engels postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidovom is not content to let Engels control the position.
Kidovom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kidovom being controlled here, momentarily.
Engels wants to control from the top but Kidovom keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Friedrich Engels just wasn't active enough.
Engels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kidovom wants to control but Engels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Engels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kidovom controls his leg.
Engels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Engels wants to free his trapped foot but Kidovom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engels is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kidovom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engels pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Engels wants to work for an arm triangle but Kidovom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Engels is keen to just control but Kidovom is a slippery customer.
Kidovom is defending against the submission attempts here by Engels.
Kidovom taking some punishment here, with Engels in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Engels tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kidovom.
Engels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Engels trying to control from half guard but Kidovom is working away.
Kidovom is pressing down on Engels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Engels trying to control but Kidovom is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Engels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Engels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Engels distracts Kidovom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Engels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kidovom is proving hard to escape from.
Kidovom working a defensive guard here.
Engels wants to get up but he can't break Kidovom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kidovom is controlling Engels's posture.
Engels won't allow Kidovom to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidovom is keeping the position for now.
Friedrich Engels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Kidovom wasn't active enough on the ground.
Engels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidovom is trying to stand.
Kidovom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engels drops an elbow to the side of Kidovom's head.
Kidovom is trying to get back to full guard.
Engels trying to control the action but Kidovom is working from the bottom.
Engels tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kidovom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidovom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidovom trying to control but Engels postures up.
Engels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidovom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We're going to have a standup here because Friedrich Engels wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Engels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Engels lands in his opponent's guard.
Engels looking to pass the guard.
Engels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engels trying to control but Kidovom is working from the bottom.
Kidovom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Engels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidovom is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Engels wants to control from the top but Kidovom keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Friedrich Engels wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidovom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kidovom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Engels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Engels rushes Kidovom and presses him up against the ropes.
Engels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kidovom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engels has managed to clinch.
Engels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kidovom just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Engels is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kidovom can't fight it off and eventually Engels manages to take the fight to the floor. Kidovom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Engels wants to pass the guard but Kidovom is keeping the position.
Kidovom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Engels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Engels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Engels!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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