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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Space (ranked 1571 p4p, 214 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 1788 p4p, 239 weight class). Kevin Space has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar throws a head kick that misses.
Joestar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joestar wants it to stay on the feet.
Joestar pushes Space away with a front kick.
Joestar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Space moves out of range easily.
Space shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joestar but Joestar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joestar throws a low kick but Space avoids it.
Space takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Space has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar misses with a hook. Space ducked under it nicely.
Joestar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Space appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Space does a little dance to reset his feet.
Space drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joestar sprawls and moves away.
Joestar misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a body shot.
A combination from Joestar does no damage.
As Joestar tries to get set, Space tries to push him back and clinch up but Joestar manages to avoid the attempt.
Space circles away from the clinch attempt
and Space counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Space is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Space is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joestar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Space.
Joestar has his hands clasped together around Space's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Space is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Space is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joestar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joestar is defending against the submission attempts here by Space.
Space is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joestar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Space.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Space is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joestar sees it coming and defends easily.
Space tries to pass to full mount but Joestar defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Space is looking for a kimura but Joestar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Space to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Space is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Space is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joestar sees it coming and defends easily.
Space wants to work for an arm triangle but Joestar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joestar wants to control but Space is keeping busy.
Space is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joestar can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Space dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Space moves away.
Space attempts a counter takedown but Joestar avoids it well and moves away.
Joestar connects with the punch.
Joestar wants to clinch up but Space keeps it at a distance.
Joestar misses with a two punch combination.
Space changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Space shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joestar as he avoids it easily.
Joestar throws a wild body kick that Space sees coming a mile off.
Space goes for a double leg but Joestar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joestar continues to drive forward.
Joestar connects with a jab.
Space will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Space uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joestar.
Joestar scores with a leg kick.
Joestar looks to clinch
and Space decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joestar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Space stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joestar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space is working hard here to advance position.
Space has gone for a leg lock! Joestar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Space's guard.
Space is looking for a triangle here but Joestar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Joestar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Space. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Space tries to improve position but can't.
Joestar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Space keeps working.
Space sneaks back into half guard.
Space looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space actively working from the bottom here.
Space looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joestar prevents Space from improving his position.
Space tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Space is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joestar pulls his head out easily.
Space flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Space manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Space looking for a guillotine here but Joestar defends easily.
Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Space working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joestar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joestar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Space tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Space looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joestar is sitting in close to Space's body. Space has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Joestar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Joestar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Space!
A very excited looking Kevin Space made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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