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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Karhu (ranked 4013 p4p, 4300 weight class) and John Popeye (ranked 487 p4p, 508 weight class). John Popeye is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Popeye!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karhu fails with the takedown.
Popeye throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
John Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Popeye misses the target.
Popeye closes the distance and clinches.
Popeye has clasped his hands together around Karhu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popeye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Popeye landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karhu taking a bit of punishment here - Popeye scoring with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Popeye working the ground and pound.
Karhu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popeye off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Popeye taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hemmo Karhu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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