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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kory Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucjan Morela (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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215 lbs
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180 cm
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 Amsterdam, Kory Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucjan Morela!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stevens is trying to defend but Morela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morela is trying to work for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens controlling the position for now.
Morela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevens has his hands clasped together around Morela's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morela trying to advance position but Stevens counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morela won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Stevens has Morela pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morela trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morela defends well.
Morela trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Morela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevens is pulling down on Morela's head. It's preventing any offense from Morela, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morela trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevens's guard.
Morela wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens controlling the position.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morela avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morela wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stevens haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Morela from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
Stevens gets to his feet. Morela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Morela looks winded!
Morela wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens pulls Morela in close to his closed guard and prevents Morela from doing any damage or advancing position.
Further stalling from Stevens.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Morela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucjan Morela's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morela shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morela was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevens is not content to let Morela control the position.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
Stevens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morela connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morela trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens throws Morela to one side and escapes!
Lucjan Morela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morela looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morela misses with a combination
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Morela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morela is breathing heavily.
Morela wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stevens is positioning himself well to prevent Morela advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morela wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stevens keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morela gets the takedown into side control.
Stevens is not content to let Morela control the position.
Morela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens sneaks out the side door and pushes Morela away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stevens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morela stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morela on the ground.
Morela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Kory Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucjan Morela's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morela shoots in and bounces Stevens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevens controlling Morela's posture.
Morela scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Morela from controlling successfully.
Morela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morela trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens controlling the position well.
Morela trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Morela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morela trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
Stevens keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stevens is trying to stand back up but Morela is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morela is looking to stall here but Stevens recovers full guard.
Stevens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morela trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Morela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stevens has Morela pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevens gets caught napping as Morela dives in and scores a takedown. Stevens manages to retain guard.
Stevens has his feet on Morela's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Morela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stevens to the ground. Morela is now in Stevens's guard.
Morela is fighting to break Stevens's control of his arms but Stevens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is adopting a defensive guard.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Morela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morela is looking to pass Stevens's guard but actually Stevens recovers to full guard.
Morela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens pulls Morela in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucjan Morela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Morela!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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