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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Angelov (ranked 6563 p4p, 533 weight class) and Rickard Lucky (ranked 7714 p4p, 558 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rosen Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickard Lucky!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucky rushes Angelov and presses him up against the cage.
Angelov lands a takedown into guard.
Angelov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucky has control of Angelov's left arm, preventing Angelov from doing any damage.
Angelov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucky keeping full guard, as Angelov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucky darts in and clinches Angelov up against the cage.
Angelov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Angelov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucky regains guard.
Lucky has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Angelov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lucky gets underhooks to prevent Angelov's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov is working for takedown but Lucky is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Angelov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucky gets underhooks to prevent Angelov's takedown attempt.
Lucky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angelov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucky to the mat. Lucky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky pulls Angelov in close to prevent any damage.
Angelov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucky wants to get back to his feet but Angelov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angelov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Angelov looking to sit in guard and control but Lucky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucky is standing up over Angelov. Angelov looks to escape but Lucky dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov trying to remain calm as Lucky controls from the top position.
Angelov is looking to get back to his feet here but Lucky is keeping cool and he's managed to take Angelov's back.
Angelov is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickard Lucky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lucky moves into the clinch.
Angelov tries for a takedown but Lucky manages to get underhooks.
Angelov can't get the takedown.
Angelov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lucky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Angelov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov is trying to drag Lucky to the mat but Lucky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucky prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky misses with a punch to the body.
Lucky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angelov is defending well.
Lucky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucky looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angelov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucky prevents it.
Angelov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucky jumps guard.
Lucky keeping moving, preventing Angelov from controlling successfully.
Lucky has control of Angelov's left arm, preventing Angelov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lucky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Angelov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rickard Lucky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angelov wants to control from the top but Lucky keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Angelov walks into a left hand.
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.
Lucky closes the distance and clinches.
Angelov looking for a takedown.
Lucky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Angelov wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucky tries to pull guard but Angelov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Angelov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lucky is trying to keep an underhook but Angelov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickard Lucky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Angelov blocks a head kick by Lucky.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucky throws a nice looking combination but Angelov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angelov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angelov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucky slowing the pace effectively.
We've been informed that Lucky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Lucky.
Angelov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Angelov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucky.
Angelov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucky goes for a double leg but Angelov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angelov continues to drive forward.
Lucky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lucky shoots in and drives through. Angelov sprawls well.
Rickard Lucky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucky has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lucky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rickard Lucky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lucky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angelov wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Lucky.
Lucky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky pulls guard effortlessly.
Lucky controls Angelov momentarily but Angelov frees himself.
Angelov controlling from the top position.
Angelov trying to control but Lucky is working from the bottom.
Lucky being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angelov is controlling him.
Rickard Lucky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angelov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucky keeping moving, preventing Angelov from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lucky clinches.
Angelov looking for a takedown.
Rosen Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelov's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickard Lucky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickard Lucky!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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