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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barcoux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Barcoux!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcoux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barcoux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barcoux should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Barcoux has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Barcoux is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barcoux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armstrong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barcoux regains guard.
Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thor Armstrong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Barcoux wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barcoux taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barcoux defending well though.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
Armstrong tries to pass to full mount but Barcoux defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barcoux has eaten all the pies!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thor Armstrong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barcoux tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barcoux scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcoux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barcoux as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Barcoux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Armstrong doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Barcoux there.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barcoux, as that shot connected.
Barcoux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barcoux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armstrong moves out of range as Barcoux strikes.
Barcoux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barcoux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barcoux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barcoux cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barcoux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barcoux with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barcoux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armstrong's head backwards.
Barcoux lands with a cross.
Barcoux 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barcoux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barcoux.
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armstrong is rocked!
Barcoux is stalking Armstrong. Armstrong circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Barcoux, and it's lights out! Armstrong really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Barcoux!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
72% |
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