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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 893 p4p, 904 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 114 p4p, 116 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kurtev's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtev has Hedegaard pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedegaard throwing strikes from guard but Kurtev blocks nicely.
Kurtev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurtev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Kurtev wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Kurtev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev is striking but Hedegaard is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Kurtev is working away.
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard works his way into full mount!
Kurtev tries to hold on but Hedegaard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is desperately trying to improve his position but Hedegaard has a good base and remains in mount.
Hedegaard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard cracks Kurtev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hedegaard cracks Kurtev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kurtev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hedegaard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kurtev is surviving well by controlling Hedegaard's body position as best he can.
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kurtev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurtev won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here.
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurtev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev working some strikes from top position.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurtev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurtev preventing the sweep.
Kurtev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard.
Kurtev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurtev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hedegaard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kurtev is looking to defend but Hedegaard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kurtev! Hedegaard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kurtev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
After the big win, Simon Hedegaard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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pop
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