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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Kozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Kozak!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozak.
Kozak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
Kozak with a poor takedown
and Hilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozak closes the distance but Hilton moves to the side
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Kozak.
Kozak with a poor takedown
and Hilton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak misses with a double jab.
Hilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozak circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hilton counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hilton misses.
Kozak misses with a takedown
letting Hilton counter with a right hand.
Hilton cracks Kozak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hilton counters with a left and a right that stings Kozak.
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.
Kozak shoots and misses
and Hilton counters with a two punch combo.
Kozak fails with the takedown
and Hilton counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozak takes a swing at Hilton's ribcage but misses.
Kozak tries to clinch up.
Kozak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozak shoots in looking for a takedown but Hilton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak has his takedown stuffed
and Hilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozak is looking to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kozak has eaten all the pies!
Kozak misses with a takedown attempt
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozak fails with the takedown
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozak with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hilton counter with a right hand.
Kozak tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kozak throws out a loose jab but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hilton lands with a cross.
Rafal Kozak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hilton's waist but Hilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozak off to one side.
Kozak wants to clinch
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. Kozak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hilton sprawls well. Hilton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozak gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Hilton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kozak shoots for a double leg takedown but Hilton sprawls well. He's pushed Kozak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kozak tries to clinch up
and Hilton counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hilton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kozak tries for a takedown but Hilton circles away easily
and Hilton counters with a one-two to the body.
Morgan Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Kozak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hilton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kozak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hilton counters with a straight right hand.
Kozak has his takedown stuffed
and Hilton counters with a three punch combo that has Kozak backing up. Kozak nods at Hilton to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan Hilton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozak.
A head kick misses from Kozak.
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.
Kozak fails with the takedown
and Hilton counters with a three punch combo that has Kozak backing up. Kozak nods at Hilton to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozak tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Hilton as Kozak shoots in.
Hilton throws a combination that misses
and Kozak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kozak.
Kozak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Kozak from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak stops Hilton from standing up.
Kozak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hilton is proving hard to escape from.
Kozak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafal Kozak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kozak tries to clinch up but Hilton circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kozak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four 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.
Kozak shoots in looking for a takedown. Hilton tries to sprawl out of it but Kozak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozak. Kozak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. Kozak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozak dives in and grabs Hilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hilton pushes down on Kozak's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozak has his takedown stuffed
and Hilton counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Kozak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hilton misses with a double jab
and Kozak counters with a series of strikes. Hilton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozak misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozak wants to clinch up but Hilton keeps it at a distance.
Kozak misses with a takedown attempt
and Hilton counters with a three punch combo that has Kozak backing up. Kozak nods at Hilton to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozak misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozak has his takedown stuffed
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Kozak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hilton counters with a left and a right that stings Kozak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak tries for a takedown but Hilton circles away easily
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozak misses with a takedown
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozak with a poor takedown
letting Hilton counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hilton lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozak off the cage and back into rage.
Hilton misses with a double jab
and Kozak counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilton misses with a double jab
and Kozak counters with a takedown into side control.
Hilton tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kozak is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hilton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozak's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A lull in the action here.
Hilton looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozak wants to control but Hilton is keeping busy.
Kozak throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hilton wants to get back to his feet.
Kozak has his arm under Hilton's chin here. Game over son! Kozak squeezes tightly and Hilton is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafal Kozak!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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