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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Teece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Defoe has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Rafael Van Defoe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kieran Teece's chin.
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255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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233 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieran Teece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Van Defoe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Defoe misses with a hook to the body
letting Teece counter with a right hand.
Van Defoe looks gassed!
Teece throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Rafael Van Defoe has been cut.
Teece shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Teece showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teece is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Teece stands up out of the half guard.
Van Defoe 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.
Teece looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Van Defoe!
Teece is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Defoe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Teece stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teece fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Defoe sprawls well initially but Teece persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Teece slows the pace down in half guard.
Teece tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Van Defoe.
Teece is pressing down on Van Defoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Defoe is holding on for now.
Teece is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Defoe won't allow Teece to pass to mount.
Kieran Teece has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Teece moves into the clinch successfully.
Teece pulls guard effortlessly.
Teece trying to control the position here.
Van Defoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Teece is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teece wants to stand up but Van Defoe is controlling him.
Teece wants to sweep but no luck.
Teece managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teece looking for a guillotine here but Van Defoe defends easily.
Teece keeping moving, preventing Van Defoe from controlling successfully.
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.
Van Defoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teece swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teece keeping moving, preventing Van Defoe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Van Defoe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Teece shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teece is taking a breather. Van Defoe 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Teece dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Van Defoe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Teece shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Teece decides to return to a standing position.
Teece changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Defoe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teece happy to just control the position for now.
Teece stands up and beckons Van Defoe to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teece feints and as Van Defoe raises his hands in defense, Teece changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Defoe is working an open guard so Teece takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Teece changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Defoe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teece stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van Defoe looks to clinch
and Teece counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teece misses with a head shot. Van Defoe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Teece has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teece passes Van Defoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Defoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teece is working away from the top position though.
Teece stalling.
Teece is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Defoe!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teece stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Van Defoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teece counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Teece is looking to advance position but Van Defoe won't allow it.
Teece is stalling here. Van Defoe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Teece seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Defoe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Teece tries to buck Van Defoe off but Van Defoe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teece can't do much from the bottom here.
Teece is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Defoe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teece is pressing down on Van Defoe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teece being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Teece dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Van Defoe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Van Defoe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teece counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Teece tries to stand but can't do so whilst Van Defoe controls his leg.
Van Defoe trying to control but Teece postures up.
Teece content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teece scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Teece sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Defoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teece is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Teece performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Teece bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Teece working away.
Teece decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teece pushes Van Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Defoe being controlled against the cage.
Teece pulls guard.
Kieran Teece overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teece has Van Defoe pulled in close to control his posture.
Teece bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Defoe's guard.
Teece is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kieran Teece has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Teece feints a jab promting Van Defoe to slip. Teece then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Defoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Teece drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Defoe is not content to let Teece control the position.
Van Defoe tries to improve position but can't.
Teece stands up and beckons Van Defoe to his feet.
Teece looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Teece showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teece has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Teece!
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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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