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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardcore Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend Jr's entrance music is New Lil Wayne 2012 Carter 5 leak. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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210 cm
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287 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hardcore Legend Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwoski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karwoski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legend Jr on the side of the head.
Karwoski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karwoski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Legend Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Karwoski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karwoski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Legend Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karwoski can pounce on him.
Karwoski stuffs the takedown.
Legend Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Legend Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karwoski sees it coming and defends easily.
Legend Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karwoski to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Karwoski has wrist control.
Karwoski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski keeping full guard, as Legend Jr tries to pass.
Legend Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karwoski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karwoski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karwoski!
Legend Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karwoski's best efforts.
Karwoski prevents Legend Jr from improving his position.
Legend Jr gets back to full guard.
Legend Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Legend Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karwoski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr looking for subs off his back but Karwoski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karwoski trying to control from half guard but Legend Jr is working away.
Legend Jr moves into full guard.
Legend Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karwoski trying to control but Legend Jr is working from the bottom.
Legend Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karwoski controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karwoski defends it easily.
Legend Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karwoski defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karwoski defends well.
Legend Jr looking for subs off his back but Karwoski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karwoski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legend Jr.
Karwoski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legend Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend Jr is trying to control the position but Karwoski postures up.
Legend Jr keeping moving, preventing Karwoski from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardcore Legend Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Legend Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karwoski avoids it really well and circles away.
Legend Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Karwoski is just out of range.
Legend Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karwoski can pounce on him.
Legend Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legend Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Hardcore Legend Jr has been cut.
Legend Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karwoski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend Jr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hardcore Legend Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legend Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karwoski.
Nice sprawl there from Karwoski as Legend Jr shoots in.
Karwoski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legend Jr's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Karwoski counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend Jr tries for a takedown but Karwoski circles away easily
and Karwoski counters with a straight right hand.
Karwoski punishes Legend Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Legend Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karwoski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend Jr somewhat.
Legend Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karwoski avoids it really well and circles away.
Karwoski lands a nice shot that snaps Legend Jr's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karwoski cracks Legend Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Legend Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karwoski finish him?
Legend Jr is rocked!
Legend Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Legend Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karwoski enables Legend Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karwoski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Legend Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karwoski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hardcore Legend Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legend Jr postures up.
Karwoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legend Jr passes Karwoski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legend Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legend Jr trying to pass the guard but Karwoski defending well.
Karwoski gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legend Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karwoski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legend Jr, into his guard.
Karwoski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karwoski won't allow Legend Jr to sweep him here.
Legend Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karwoski is aware though and is defending well.
Karwoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karwoski passes into half guard.
Legend Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Karwoski trying to mount his opponent but Legend Jr defends it.
Karwoski slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend Jr is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hardcore Legend Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karwoski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legend Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karwoski scores with a hook.
Legend Jr tries for a takedown but Karwoski circles away easily
and Karwoski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Legend Jr shoots for a takedown but Karwoski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Legend Jr looks to land a combination but Karwoski avoids it well.
Karwoski scoring well with a low kick there.
Legend Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Karwoski.
Legend Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karwoski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legend Jr.
Karwoski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karwoski throws a one two combo.
Karwoski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karwoski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski is looking to slow Legend Jr down with leg kicks.
Karwoski lands a jab.
Karwoski sends Legend Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Karwoski is motioning to the referee to let Legend Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karwoski drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Legend Jr's head, knocking him out cold! Karwoski is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirk Karwoski!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Karwoski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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