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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Joel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kroczaleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yuri Joel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Joel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kroczaleski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroczaleski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kroczaleski working away.
Kroczaleski staying calm.
Joel is trying to control Kroczaleski's posture but Kroczaleski avoids it.
Joel tries to escape but Kroczaleski is in control.
Kroczaleski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kroczaleski working away.
Kroczaleski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joel, who protects the arm well.
Joel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroczaleski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy.
Joel pushes Kroczaleski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kroczaleski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joel is trying to control Kroczaleski's posture but Kroczaleski avoids it.
Kroczaleski trying to control the position but Joel is working away.
Kroczaleski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joel wants to get back to his feet but Kroczaleski drags him back down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kroczaleski trying to control the position but Joel is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joel tries to escape but Kroczaleski is in control.
Kroczaleski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kroczaleski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kroczaleski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kroczaleski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joel keeps working.
Joel really is a fat lump.
Joel is trying to control Kroczaleski's posture but Kroczaleski avoids it.
Joel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kroczaleski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kroczaleski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kroczaleski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Joel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joel is looking to reverse the position.
Kroczaleski tries for a kimura but Joel is defending well.
Joel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kroczaleski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kroczaleski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joel keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy.
Joel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joel is not content to let Kroczaleski control the position.
Kroczaleski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kroczaleski's guard! Nice work there by Joel!
Kroczaleski controlling Joel's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroczaleski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joel defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroczaleski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kroczaleski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kroczaleski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joel as he avoids it easily.
Kroczaleski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kroczaleski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Joel.
A punch combination from Kroczaleski misses.
Kroczaleski shoots for a double leg takedown but Joel sprawls well. He's pushed Kroczaleski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuri Joel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kroczaleski.
Joel cracks Kroczaleski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kroczaleski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroczaleski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joel is fending him off so far but Kroczaleski persists. Nope, Joel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kroczaleski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kroczaleski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joel as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Joel. No joy for Kroczaleski on that attempt.
Kroczaleski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kroczaleski. No joy for Joel on that attempt.
Kroczaleski drives through with a takedown into Joel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joel is trying to keep Kroczaleski in close.
Joel wants to stand but Kroczaleski is controlling the position.
Kroczaleski preventing the sweep.
Kroczaleski postures up.
Kroczaleski prevents Joel from getting back to his feet.
Joel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kroczaleski tries to free his leg and advance position but Joel is retaining full guard.
Joel is trying to keep Kroczaleski in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yuri Joel.
Kroczaleski looks for a takedown but Joel sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroczaleski looks for a takedown but Joel sprawls well.
Joel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joel wants it to stay on the feet.
A good leg kick by Joel.
Kroczaleski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joel did well to prevent Kroczaleski getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joel is trying to stand up here but Kroczaleski is controlling him well.
Joel trying to control here.
Kroczaleski is working for a kimura but Joel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joel wants to get back to his feet.
Kroczaleski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joel trying to control here.
Kroczaleski stops Joel from getting back to his feet.
Kroczaleski is working for a kimura but Joel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy.
Kroczaleski prevents Joel from standing back up.
Kroczaleski is trying to work for a kimura but Joel is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroczaleski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joel won't allow Kroczaleski to pass to mount.
Kroczaleski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joel is just riding it out for now. Kroczaleski eventually gives up the hold.
Kroczaleski is looking for a kimura but Joel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kroczaleski to get the leverage.
Kroczaleski prevents Joel from standing back up.
Kroczaleski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mark Kroczaleski has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroczaleski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joel is trying to maintain the position but Kroczaleski is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Joel will probably get the nod.
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!
Kroczaleski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kroczaleski somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroczaleski is defended easily by Joel.
Horrible takedown by Kroczaleski or perhaps it was just good defense by Joel which made him look bad.
Yuri Joel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kroczaleski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroczaleski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kroczaleski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joel tries to avoid it but Kroczaleski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joel to the ground. Joel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joel tries to sprawl but Kroczaleski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kroczaleski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joel trying to hold on to Kroczaleski's head to control him but Kroczaleski postures up.
Kroczaleski wants to work for an arm triangle but Joel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kroczaleski is thwarting Joel's attempts to control the position.
Kroczaleski wants to pass to mount but Joel is defending the position.
Joel trying to control here.
Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy.
Joel is trying to stand back up but Kroczaleski is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yuri Joel just wasn't active enough.
Kroczaleski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroczaleski fails to land the takedown.
Kroczaleski shoots for a double leg takedown but Joel sprawls well. He's pushed Kroczaleski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joel scores with the left hand. Kroczaleski knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kroczaleski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joel pinned against the ropes. Joel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kroczaleski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroczaleski tries for a takedown but Joel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroczaleski fails with a takedown attempt.
Joel scores with a head kick. Kroczaleski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kroczaleski.
Mark Kroczaleski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroczaleski throws a head kick that misses
and Joel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joel.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joel scores with a leg kick.
Joel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Joel.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joel.
Joel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kroczaleski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joel connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kroczaleski takes one to the chin there.
Joel scores with a head kick. Kroczaleski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kroczaleski is rocked!
Mark Kroczaleski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kroczaleski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Joel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joel 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Yuri Joel!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Yuri Joel!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Yuri Joel!
Yuri Joel wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Yuri Joel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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