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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). On his way into the ring it seems that Morgan Hilton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Morgan Hilton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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225 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Kozak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozak tries to clinch but Hilton is having none of it.
Kozak misses with a takedown
and Hilton counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rafal Kozak has been cut.
Kozak defending well as Hilton loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Kozak or perhaps it was just good defense by Hilton which made him look bad.
No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Hilton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kozak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hilton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozak shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Kozak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hilton tries to avoid it but Kozak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hilton to the ground. Hilton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kozak is defended easily by Hilton.
Hilton misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off.
Kozak fails with a takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kozak has eaten all the pies!
Kozak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hilton but Hilton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hilton misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Hilton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafal Kozak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Kozak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozak defending well as Hilton loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Kozak moves out of range.
Hilton swings widly with a right hand
and Kozak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hilton won't be happy with that.
Kozak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hilton, who protects the arm well.
Kozak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hilton's legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak wants to take a breather but Hilton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kozak.
Kozak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hilton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hilton has escaped and now he's on top!
Hilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kozak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hilton is one step ahead there.
Kozak is trying to keep Hilton in close.
Hilton gets to his feet - Kozak follows without any prompting.
Hilton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kozak to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hilton's guard now.
Kozak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hilton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hilton has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozak looking for a guillotine here but Hilton defends easily.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozak throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kozak is looking for a triangle but Hilton pushes his legs off easily.
Hilton won't allow Kozak to sweep him here.
Kozak wants to get back to his feet but Hilton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hilton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kozak, up you get!
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.
The cut man is working on Rafal Kozak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the body from Hilton misses
enabling Kozak to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Kozak dodges the punch combination from Hilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hilton pinned against the cage. Hilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton throws a looping overhand right but Kozak ducks down to avoid it.
Kozak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hilton to score with a decent uppercut.
Hilton looks to land a combination. Kozak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Rafal Kozak's cut even more.
Hilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozak moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozak looking to slow down the pace here.
Hilton wants to break free but Kozak has control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hilton smiles and moves away.
Morgan Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Kozak.
Kozak moves to clinch but Hilton breaks away
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kozak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hilton's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozak wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kozak wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Hilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozak won't allow Hilton to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Kozak from controlling successfully.
Hilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozak wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kozak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Hilton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hilton 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Morgan Hilton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Morgan Hilton!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Morgan Hilton!
Morgan Hilton wins by unanimous decision!
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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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