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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 cm
30
165 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
164 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amun Ra! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund. Hillgrund misses with a leg kick. Ra checks a leg kick. Hillgrund misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming. Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ra. Ra lands a body shot.
Ra leaves Hillgrund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Good leg kick by Hillgrund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hillgrund misses with a straight left. Ra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund. Hillgrund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Hillgrund misses its intended target. Hillgrund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ra throws out the jab. A swing and a miss from Ra. Hillgrund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hillgrund is defended easily by Ra. Amun Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund. Hillgrund shoots in but no luck this time. Hillgrund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ra drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hillgrund throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ra's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hillgrund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hillgrund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hillgrund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. This has been an exciting period of action! Hillgrund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ra is aware though and is defending well. Ra landing some decent shots from guard. Hillgrund working for submissions but it's allowed Ra to get to half guard.
Ra looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hillgrund is looking for a sweep. Ra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hillgrund trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ra manages to pass to mount!
Ra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut. Hillgrund has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Hillgrund is trying to escape the mount.
Ra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hillgrund is rocked!
That has opened up Harald Hillgrund's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ra dominating with strikes here. Hillgrund is still in real trouble! Can Ra finish him?
The cut above Harald Hillgrund's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hillgrund takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ra's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amun Ra! Amun Ra retains his lightweight title!
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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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