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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 3642 p4p, 1807 weight class) and Kurt Angular (ranked 400 p4p, 205 weight class). Hallbjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Herr Mannelig. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angular!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angular moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Angular misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Angular shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hallbjornsson as he avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson tests Angular's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kurt Angular has been cut.
Angular fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angular has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Angular has Hallbjornsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angular lands a takedown into guard.
Hallbjornsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angular's guard.
Hallbjornsson postures up.
Hallbjornsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angular has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallbjornsson has managed to get both his arms back between Angular's legs - danger averted.
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hallbjornsson passes into half guard.
Hallbjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angular is looking for a sweep. Hallbjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angular is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angular keeps trying to improve his position.
Angular trying to control here.
Hallbjornsson moves into full mount! Angular won't be happy about that!
Angular is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hallbjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angular tries to control the position but Hallbjornsson now has his back.
Angular tries to roll but Hallbjornsson sticks to his back.
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.
Hallbjornsson gets his hands free as Angular looks to control.
Angular tries to escape but Hallbjornsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hallbjornsson avoiding Angular 's attempts to control his hands.
Hallbjornsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson has the hooks in. Angular is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Angular's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hallbjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Angular takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Angular takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Angular's leg. Angular is trying to keep his angry face on.
Angular throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Angular tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angular tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Angular sprawling to the canvas! Angular rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallbjornsson finish him?!
Angular is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angular closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hallbjornsson!
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angular is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Angular down with leg kicks.
Angular chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Angular fails with the takedown.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angular misses with a two punch combination.
Hallbjornsson sends Angular crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hallbjornsson is motioning to the referee to let Angular up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Angular is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson throws a pinpoint strike between Angular's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Angular crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hallbjornsson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
An out of breath Adils Hallbjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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