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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaare Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaare Pedersen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaare Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Preston Broadus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen shoots in and bounces Broadus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pedersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pedersen drops back looking for a leg! Broadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Broadus manages to kick Pedersen off! Pedersen jumps back into Broadus's guard.
Pedersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broadus working a defensive guard here.
Pedersen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersen is working hard here to advance position.
Broadus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Broadus holds on and takes a little breather.
Pedersen preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadus wants to clinch.
Broadus has his takedown stuffed
and Pedersen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pedersen.
Pedersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedersen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pedersen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pedersen looking to sit in guard and control but Broadus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pedersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedersen working a defensive guard here.
Pedersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Broadus from controlling successfully.
Pedersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedersen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus wants to control from the top but Pedersen keeps moving.
Broadus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pedersen's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pedersen scores with a spinning back kick!
Pedersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Broadus's guard.
Pedersen wants to stand and escape but instead Broadus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Broadus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pedersen is pulling down on Broadus's head. It's preventing any offense from Broadus, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen working for a triangle but Broadus defends it easily.
Pedersen is breathing heavily.
Pedersen is trying to keep Broadus in close.
Pedersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pedersen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaare Pedersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedersen throws a sloppy head kick and Broadus moves out of range easily.
Kaare Pedersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broadus fails with the takedown
and Pedersen moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Pedersen.
Broadus tries to pull guard but Pedersen won't allow it.
Pedersen breaks the clinch.
Broadus fails with the takedown
and Pedersen counters with a leg kick.
Kaare Pedersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Broadus.
Broadus tries for a takedown but Pedersen circles away easily
and Pedersen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadus clinches but Pedersen breaks the clinch
and Pedersen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Broadus!
Pedersen lands with some strikes.
Broadus taking shots to the head.
Broadus is breathing heavily.
Pedersen goes for an armbar but Broadus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Broadus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen keeping moving, preventing Broadus from controlling successfully.
Pedersen trying to strike off his back.
Pedersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Broadus manages to get himself to full guard.
Pedersen trying to control but Broadus is working from the bottom.
Pedersen drops back looking for a leg! Broadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Broadus manages to kick Pedersen off! Pedersen jumps back into Broadus's guard.
Pedersen pushes down on Broadus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedersen works his way into full mount!
Pedersen looking to finish Broadus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Broadus!
Pedersen lands a big elbow.
Pedersen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pedersen tries to control but Broadus wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus tries to hold on but Pedersen postures up.
Pedersen controlling his opponent.
Pedersen cracks Broadus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pedersen has hold of Broadus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Broadus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedersen looking to secure an arm triangle but Broadus defends it well.
Broadus is squirming around, avoiding Pedersen's attempts to control the action.
Pedersen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Preston Broadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Broadus's calf.
Pedersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pedersen has had enough of the clinch but Broadus keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Broadus scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaare Pedersen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Broadus misses with a takedown attempt
and Pedersen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pedersen pushes Broadus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Broadus can't get the takedown.
Pedersen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pedersen has had enough of the clinch but Broadus keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Broadus.
Broadus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pedersen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaare Pedersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Broadus.
Pedersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Broadus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pedersen has Broadus pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pedersen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Broadus tumbling to the mat - Pedersen dives into Broadus's guard.
Broadus keeping full guard, as Pedersen tries to pass.
Pedersen forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pedersen trying to pass the guard but Broadus defending well.
Broadus wants to improve his position but Pedersen is controlling well.
Pedersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pedersen throwing shots but Broadus is blocking nicely.
Pedersen is thwarting Broadus's attempts to control the position.
Pedersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Pedersen is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pedersen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pedersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Broadus shoots and misses
and Pedersen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pedersen gets a takedown into half guard.
Pedersen is tying to control. Broadus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus won't allow Pedersen to pass to mount.
Pedersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pedersen wants to take a breather but Broadus is having none of it.
Broadus is looking to control Pedersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broadus avoid being mounted?
Pedersen wants to pass to mount but Broadus is defending the position.
Pedersen is trying to work for a kimura but Broadus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pedersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Broadus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedersen throws a lazy right hand but Broadus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broadus shoots and misses
and Pedersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broadus tries to bum rush Pedersen with a series of wild strikes but Pedersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Broadus is not content to let Pedersen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaare Pedersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Kaare Pedersen!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kaare Pedersen!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kaare Pedersen!
Kaare Pedersen wins by unanimous decision!
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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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