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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Draupnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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189 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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204 cm
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196 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldur Draupnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hales!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draupnir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draupnir.
Hales moves out of range of the body kick.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Draupnir as he avoids it easily.
Hales takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draupnir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
Hales avoids the head kick by Draupnir.
Draupnir cracks Hales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Draupnir to the mat! Draupnir manages to get full guard.
Draupnir keeping full guard, as Hales tries to pass.
Hales is fighting to break Draupnir's control of his arms but Draupnir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hales prevents Draupnir from getting back to his feet.
Hales tries to free his leg and advance position but Draupnir is retaining full guard.
Draupnir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Draupnir can't keep his opponent in guard - Hales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draupnir has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draupnir is looking to improve his position.
Hales is thwarting Draupnir's attempts to control the position.
Draupnir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Draupnir is in trouble now - Hales has advanced to mount!
Hales is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Draupnir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Draupnir shrugs it off.
Hales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hales is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Draupnir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Draupnir shrugs it off.
Hales wants to take his opponent's back but Draupnir doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draupnir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draupnir is looking to get to half guard.
Hales looking for a guillotine from mount but Draupnir is having none of it.
Hales goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Draupnir turns into him and now he's in Hales's guard.
Hales keeping moving, preventing Draupnir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hales keeping moving, preventing Draupnir from controlling successfully.
Draupnir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hales is proving hard to escape from.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draupnir defends well.
Hales seems keen to control Draupnir's posture.
Hales has an active guard here but Draupnir has managed to pass into half guard.
Draupnir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hales's thigh. Hales counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Draupnir wants to control from the top but Hales keeps moving.
Hales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draupnir defends well.
Draupnir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Draupnir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draupnir has managed to get both his arms back between Hales's legs - danger averted.
Hales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Draupnir has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hales is trying to maintain the position but Draupnir is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Baldur Draupnir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Draupnir.
Hales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draupnir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hales somewhat.
Draupnir is looking to counter the offense by Hales and move into the clinch.
Hales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draupnir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hales manages to circle out of the way.
Draupnir connects with an inside leg kick.
Draupnir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hales shoots for a double leg takedown but Draupnir sprawls well. He's pushed Hales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baldur Draupnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Draupnir tenderised Hales's leg. Hales is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draupnir lands a front kick.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hales blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
Draupnir scores with a hook to the body. Hales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draupnir connects with a solid leg kick.
Draupnir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Draupnir connects with a leg kick. Hales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draupnir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draupnir pinned against the cage. Draupnir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Draupnir as Hales shoots in.
Hales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draupnir looks to throw a body kick
and Hales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draupnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hales is fighting to break Draupnir's control of his arms but Draupnir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hales advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draupnir sneaks back into half guard.
Hales prevents Draupnir from standing back up.
Hales prevents Draupnir from improving his position.
Draupnir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hales can do to turn this around?
Draupnir gets back to full guard.
Draupnir is adopting a defensive guard.
Draupnir working a defensive guard here.
Hales drops back looking for a leg! Draupnir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Draupnir manages to kick Hales off! Hales jumps back into Draupnir's guard.
Draupnir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draupnir trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draupnir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draupnir defends well.
Draupnir trying to control but Hales is working from the bottom.
Hales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draupnir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draupnir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draupnir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hales throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Draupnir escapes and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Draupnir wants to stand but Hales is controlling his arm.
Draupnir wants to take a breather but Hales manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Draupnir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hales working for submissions but it's allowed Draupnir to get to half guard.
Draupnir with the ground and pound but Hales uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Draupnir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Draupnir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hales. That did some damage!
Draupnir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draupnir scores with a leg kick.
Draupnir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draupnir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baldur Draupnir is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Draupnir lands but Hales takes it in his stride.
Hales blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
A head kick misses from Draupnir.
Hales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hales blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
Draupnir plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draupnir darts in and clinches Hales up against the cage.
Hales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draupnir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Draupnir breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draupnir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hales looks for a takedown but Draupnir sprawls well.
Hales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Draupnir counters by moving into the clinch.
Baldur Draupnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
Hales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draupnir is defending well.
Draupnir breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Draupnir, right into the meat.
Hales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draupnir is fending him off so far but Hales persists. Nope, Draupnir circles away and we're back to standing.
Draupnir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hales eats them both and turns towards Draupnir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Draupnir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Draupnir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baldur Draupnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draupnir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draupnir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draupnir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draupnir throws a sloppy head kick and Hales moves out of range easily.
Draupnir is looking to clinch but Hales is avoiding it.
Hales with the counter takedown but Draupnir avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Draupnir.
Draupnir lands a front kick.
Draupnir throws a leg kick which misses Hales's front leg but catches the back leg as Hales tries to avoid it.
Draupnir leaves Hales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Draupnir darts in and clinches Hales up against the cage.
Draupnir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Draupnir lands a hook that snaps the head of Hales backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hales wants a takedown but no success here.
Draupnir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draupnir stalling the fight.
Draupnir stalling against the cage.
Draupnir stops a takedown attempt from Hales.
Hales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Draupnir just leaning against Hales, taking a breather.
Draupnir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draupnir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draupnir closes the distance and clinches.
Hales is looking for a takedown.
Hales tries for a takedown but Draupnir manages to get underhooks.
Draupnir breaks from the clinch.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draupnir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Draupnir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draupnir throws a head kick but Hales moves out of range.
Hales walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draupnir.
Draupnir misses with a head kick.
Hales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draupnir can pounce on him.
Draupnir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Draupnir shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draupnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Draupnir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baldur Draupnir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draupnir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark Hales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldur Draupnir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draupnir scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldur Draupnir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Draupnir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldur Draupnir!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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