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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Beck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Big!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Big is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Big has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Big was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beck avoids the body shot from Big.
Beck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beck trying to pass the guard but Big defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Big wants to control but Beck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Big is doing well to control the position and prevent Beck from advancing to side control.
Big has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Big wants to get back to full guard but Beck has passed into side control.
Beck working away.
Big is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Big regains half guard.
Beck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big manages to get to full guard.
Big controlling the position.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beck stopping the sweep attempt from Big.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Big pushes Beck away with a front kick.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Big moves into the clinch.
Big lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big clinches.
Big has clasped his hands together around Beck's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beck taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big working away.
Big lands an elbow.
Big is working Beck over with some ground and pound from side control.
Big grinds an elbow into Beck's temple.
Beck is not content to let Big control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big landing strikes.
Beck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Big is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beck takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big is putting a hurting on Beck here, landing some big shots from side control.
Big advances nicely into full mount.
Big landing strikes from the mount.
Big scoring with strikes but Beck is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Big dominated that round.
That's time! Beck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Big scores a takedown into full mount!
Big with a couple of short strikes.
Big scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beck?
Beck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Big lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beck looks a forlorn figure.
Big scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Big with good strikes from the mount here!
Big working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Big.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Big connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Big tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big has his hands on Beck's head, controlling the position.
Kevin Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big pulls Beck in close to his closed guard and prevents Beck from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Big closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big with a knee to the head.
Big goes for a takedown attempt but Beck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steven Beck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big clinches up against the cage.
Big tries to score a body lock takedown but Beck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big has Beck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Big pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beck tumbling to the mat - Big dives into Beck's guard.
Beck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Big accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beck is looking for a triangle but Big pushes his legs off easily.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
Beck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big postures up and lands a big shot to Beck's brow.
Big tries to free his leg and advance position but Beck is retaining full guard.
Big distracts Beck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big advances position into side control!
Big has hold of Beck's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Beck tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Big cranks the arm and Beck screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Beck, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Big!
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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
56% |
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