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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kean Denver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kean Denver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 cm
25
165 lbs
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180 cm
26
160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Denver! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it. Denver misses with a left hand and Young counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Denver. No luck with that takedown attempt from Denver. Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Denver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Denver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Denver is controlling him well. Denver tries to move into full mount but can't pass Young's legs. Denver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well. Denver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young struggling a bit here. Denver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Denver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Denver goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Denver but great work by Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denver tries to improve position but can't. Young decides to stand back up. Young steps back and let's Denver get back to his feet. Denver gets the takedown into side control. Denver is breathing heavily. Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Denver has just dragged him back down to the mat. Young sneaks back into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Denver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denver.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Denver seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Young wants to get back to his feet.
Denver is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Young to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Denver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top! Denver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Young keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Denver's head. Young wants to get up but he can't break Denver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Denver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Denver working a defensive guard here.
Young tries to stand but Denver is controlling from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Young thows a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kean Denver dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Denver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denver blocks a head kick by Young.
Denver looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well. Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing. Denver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Denver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away. Young throws a series of strikes that have Denver backpedaling.
Young clinches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Denver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kean Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him. Young manages to break the clinch.
Denver tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young lands with a straight right. Denver didn't see that one coming. Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Denver feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Denver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Denver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Young is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Denver, into his guard. Young wants to get up but he can't break Denver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Denver keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Young wants to stand and escape but instead Denver has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Denver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Young looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Young looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Young! Denver wants to control but Young postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Denver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Young wants to stand but Denver is controlling his arm. Denver is trying to work for a sweep but Young has mounted him! Denver sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Young tries to stand but can't do so whilst Denver controls his leg. Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Denver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily. Young decides to stand and escape the position. Denver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Denver fails with the takedown so Young counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Denver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Young stands and steps away. Denver gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Young misses with a double jab.
Young scores with the left hand. Denver knows he should have avoided that one. Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denver's calf. Young clinches up against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Denver tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denver throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease. No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Denver back to the cage. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Young wants to clinch up but Denver keeps it at a distance. Denver doesn't succeed with the takedown and Denver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young. Denver with a lazy takedown attempt letting Young counter with a right hand. Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters are breathing heavily. A punch combination from Young misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young works over Denver's head and body with a nice combination.
Denver is rocked! Young lands a jab-cross combination. Oh Denver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Young! Denver is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Young!
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energy
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hype
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