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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Licks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Josh Michaels has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josh Michaels seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 cm
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163 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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165 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Michaels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Licks! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Michaels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Licks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Licks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Licks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Licks thows a body shot but no joy. Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss. Licks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Licks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Licks. Some wild striking there from Michaels.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target. Michaels moves away from the strike by Licks. Michaels swings for the body but Licks moves out of range.
Licks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michaels gets caught napping as Licks dives in and scores a takedown. Michaels manages to retain guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Licks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Michaels controls Licks momentarily but Licks frees himself. Licks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Licks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Licks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Licks passes Michaels's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Licks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Licks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. This has been an exciting period of action! Michaels is looking to control Licks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted? Michaels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Licks pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Licks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Licks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Licks looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Michaels is trying to stand up here but Licks is controlling him well. Michaels wants to improve his position but Licks is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Licks. Michaels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Licks controlling the pace. Licks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Licks working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. This has been an exciting period of action! Licks thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Licks seems to be working for a kimura but Michaels defends the submission attempt. Licks slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Licks dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Licks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Licks takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses. Michaels scores with a three punch combo!
Licks takes the fight into the clinch. Licks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch. Licks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Licks misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Licks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Licks lands a hook to the side of the head. Licks lands a body punch. Licks stalling against the cage.
Licks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Michaels clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Licks gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Licks not allowing Michaels to control his hands. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Michaels covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Licks gets his hands free as Michaels looks to control. Oooh a big shot gets through from Licks. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Licks lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Michaels trying to control the action but Licks just sinks the hooks in. Michaels grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Licks lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Michaels.
Licks throwing damaging strikes from the back! Michaels could be in trouble here!
Michaels is rocked! Michaels is in bad spot here.
Michaels is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is taking a good look at Michaels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Licks!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Licks lands strikes to the head. Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Michaels is trying to remain composed but Licks is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Licks is punishing Michaels with strikes - can he finish him?! Michaels has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Licks avoiding Michaels 's attempts to control his hands. Licks softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Licks scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Licks scores with strikes from the back.
Licks lands a big shot to the side of the head and Michaels goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Licks!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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