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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 1826 p4p, 211 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 2022 p4p, 228 weight class). Kedorf has chosen Ostatni dzwonek as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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273 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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189 cm
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265 lbs
27 - 23 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera scoring well with a low kick there.
Fjera darts in looking for a takedown but Kedorf gets double underhooks and turns Fjera into the cage.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Kedorf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fjera has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera blocks a jab.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Fjera.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Kedorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kedorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Kedorf unleashes a big counter combination but Fjera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kedorf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjera.
Kedorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Kedorf slips under a jab.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Kedorf tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kedorf throws a combination. Fjera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Fjera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera tries to move into range but Kedorf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kedorf kicks Fjera off and gets to his feet.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Kedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kedorf continues to drive forward.
Kedorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fjera with a hook.
Kedorf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fjera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kedorf to the mat! Kedorf manages to get full guard.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kedorf is keeping the position for now.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pushing down on Kedorf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kedorf is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera working over Kedorf with some ground and pound. Kedorf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kedorf is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera trying to control from half guard but Kedorf is working away.
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kedorf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Kedorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kedorf tries to kick Fjera off in order to stand up. Fjera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fjera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fjera misses with the ground and pound.
Fjera prevents Kedorf from escaping the position.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fjera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fjera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kedorf misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kedorf.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera tries a low kick but Kedorf avoids it.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fjera dives in for a single leg takedown but Kedorf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kedorf lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera tries to score with a low kick but Kedorf moves his leg out of the way.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt - Kedorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Kedorf jabs Fjera right on the nose. Fjera blinks but takes it well.
Kedorf pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kedorf slips a straight right by Fjera.
Kedorf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Kedorf moved out of range.
Kedorf misses the jab.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Barol Kedorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kedorf misses the target.
Fjera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kedorf at a distance.
Fjera lands with a right hand.
Kedorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kedorf stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf lands a nice shot that snaps Fjera's head back.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Kedorf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera shoots for a takedown but Kedorf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kedorf scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera scores with a punch to the head.
Kedorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Kedorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Kedorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fjera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fjera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fjera dives in and grabs Kedorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kedorf pushes down on Fjera's head and hops out.
Kedorf rushes Fjera and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fjera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kedorf throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kedorf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fjera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kedorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kedorf lands a big uppercut and Fjera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fjera looks OK. Kedorf waves Fjera back to his feet!
Fjera is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fjera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf cracks Fjera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fjera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kedorf pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fjera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
After winning the bout, Barol Kedorf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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