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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reagan Aitken (ranked 6731 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kriz (ranked 6457 p4p, 0 weight class). Aitken's entrance music is Really Slow Motion - Battlefield. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 cm
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172 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reagan Aitken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Kriz! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping body kick lands there for Kriz. Aitken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriz. Aitken moves out of range as Kriz strikes. Kriz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A looping hook to the body misses from Kriz. Aitken does a little dance to reset his feet. Aitken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kriz sprawls and moves away. Kriz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aitken has time to react. Kriz punishes Aitken's body with a nice straight punch. Kriz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aitken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Aitken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Aitken moves out of range of the body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kriz tries to clinch but Aitken is having none of it. Aitken appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Aitken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kriz delivers a nice body kick. Kriz scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kriz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aitken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kriz throws a head kick that misses. Aitken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kriz sprawls and moves away. Kriz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aitken. Aitken circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kriz tries to clinch there but Aitken circles away.
Aitken tries to counter with a takedown but Kriz is quick to defend against it. Kriz cracks the inside of Aitken's front leg. Kriz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kriz misses the jab. Konrad Kriz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kriz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aitken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kriz jabs Aitken right on the nose. Aitken blinks but takes it well. Aitken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kriz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aitken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriz. Aitken moves out of range of the body kick. Kriz looks to throw a body kick and Aitken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kriz's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aitken 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. Aitken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aitken 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. Aitken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Aitken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kriz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kriz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Aitken 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. Aitken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Aitken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aitken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Aitken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Aitken preventing the sweep. Aitken with a flurry of punches that miss. Aitken postures up in Kriz's guard and throws a big left but Kriz blocks it. Aitken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard. Kriz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Aitken throws a strike but Kriz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Aitken tries to land a sweep but no joy. Aitken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kriz is aware though and is defending well. Kriz trying to control but Aitken is working from the bottom. Aitken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kriz is aware though and is defending well. Kriz stays in close to Aitken's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kriz 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.
Kriz scores with a spinning back kick! A telegraphed right hand from Kriz misses the target. Aitken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kriz wants to clinch up but Aitken keeps it at a distance. Aitken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kriz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kriz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kriz lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aitken slips a straight right by Kriz. Aitken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kriz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kriz looks to land a body kick but Aitken moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Kriz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aitken doesn't seem phased though. Kriz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aitken is just out of range. Aitken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aitken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kriz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aitken doesn't seem bothered though. Aitken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kriz misses with a low kick.
Aitken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kriz sprawls and moves away. Kriz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aitken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kriz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kriz lands with a hook. Aitken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Aitken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kriz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aitken manages to avoid it. Kriz thows a leg kick but Aitken checks it and Aitken counters with a single leg into guard. Kriz didn't expect that. Kriz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aitken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aitken won't allow Kriz to sweep him here. Aitken postures up in Kriz's guard and throws a big left but Kriz blocks it. Aitken 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. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses. Kriz wants to sweep here but Aitken controlling him for the moment. Kriz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Aitken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard. Kriz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aitken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses. Aitken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aitken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Aitken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Aitken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Aitken 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. Aitken 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. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Aitken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kriz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A leg kick checked by Aitken. Kriz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aitken is just out of range. Aitken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kriz misses the shot to the body. Aitken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kriz sprawls and moves away. Kriz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aitken swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aitken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kriz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kriz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aitken will feel that in the morning. Kriz scores with a jab to the jaw. Kriz tests Aitken's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kriz throws a shot from downtown. Aitken moves away and avoids it. Aitken attempts a counter takedown but Kriz avoids it well and moves away. Kriz cracks a nice hook into Aitken's ribs. Kriz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aitken was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriz. Kriz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriz tries to clinch but Aitken is having none of it. Aitken attempts a counter takedown but Kriz avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kriz thows a leg kick but Aitken checks it and Aitken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kriz's guard. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard. Aitken 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aitken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard. Aitken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aitken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kriz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Aitken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aitken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Aitken throws a big right hand that misses. Aitken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aitken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Aitken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Aitken 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. Aitken throwing strikes from guard but Kriz blocks nicely. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aitken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard. Aitken drops back looking for a leg! Kriz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriz manages to kick Aitken off! Aitken jumps back into Kriz's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kriz throws a body punch but Aitken moves out of range. Aitken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kriz throws a front kick aimed at Aitken's knee but Aitken avoids it well. Aitken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kriz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aitken feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kriz throws the left hand but Aitken avoids the punch easily. Nice uppercut lands for Kriz. That snapped Aitken's head back.
Kriz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aitken. Aitken circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kriz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kriz clinches with his opponent.
Kriz misses with a short punch on the inside. Aitken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kriz pulls him back up using the underhooks. Aitken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kriz pulls him back up using the underhooks. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aitken. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kriz throws a head punch that misses. Kriz misses with a punch on the inside.
Reagan Aitken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kriz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Konrad Kriz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kriz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kriz!
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energy
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