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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Big!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howe is looking to clinch but Big is avoiding it.
Howe tries to clinch there but Big circles away.
Howe throws a right and a left that Big avoids nicely.
Big fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howe manages to avoid it.
Big takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Big shoots for a double leg takedown but Howe sprawls well. He's pushed Big's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howe prevents the takedown attempt.
Howe prevents a body shot from Big.
Big has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Howe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Big working for a choke but Howe is defending well.
Big is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Big gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Big gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Big apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howe tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Kevin Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Big.
Howe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big circles away quickly and effectively.
Howe drives through and clinches with Big against the cage.
Big is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle Howe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Big.
Big tries to work over Howe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big.
Big is working for takedown but Howe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Big managing to block the knees to the body from Howe.
Howe is pressed up against the cage. Big has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howe down to the mat. Howe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Big looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howe manages to break the clinch.
Howe swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.
Howe's corner calls for a 1-2. Howe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howe tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howe leaves Big with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howe clinches with his opponent.
Big takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howe breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Howe.
Howe has managed to clinch.
Big drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howe prevents the takedown attempt.
Howe with a knee to the head.
Howe tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.
Big has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howe crunches a lovely knee into Big's ribcage.
Howe slowing the pace effectively.
Howe lands a knee to the body.
Howe prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe lands an elbow that stopped Big in his tracks for a moment.
Howe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howe tries to clinch up but Big circles away and keeps his distance.
Howe moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howe obliges.
Howe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howe lands a slapping body shot.
Big swats away the attempt to clinch by Howe.
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!
Howe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Big dives in and grabs Howe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howe pushes down on Big's head and hops out.
Big swats away the attempt to clinch by Howe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Howe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big keeps the fight on the outside.
Big misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howe.
Howe instigates a clinch.
Big changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Big tries to keep at a distance but Howe has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Big jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howe walks away with a smile on his face. Big gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howe tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Howe is looking to clinch.
Howe looks to land a combination. Big sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Big fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Howe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Big.
Big is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Big, pushing him back against the cage.
Howe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big is keeping busy.
Big is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howe scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Howe.
Howe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Big's face.
Big goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howe prevents it.
Howe lands a big knee to the head and Big goes down! Howe pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Howe!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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