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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 2204 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Denis Kurlaev (ranked 297 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Denis Kurlaev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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13 - 16 - 0 |
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185 cm
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6 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Kurlaev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Average is defended easily by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Average with a body shot.
Kurlaev cracks Average with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Average with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kurlaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurlaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Average or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurlaev, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurlaev as he jumps to the side.
Average gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurlaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Average shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurlaev tries to sprawl out of it but Average keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurlaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurlaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Average fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Average tries for a takedown but Kurlaev circles away easily
and Kurlaev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurlaev.
Average jumps guard but Kurlaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Average is trying to pull guard but Kurlaev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kurlaev drops Average with a big knee straight up the middle! Average is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Average is rocked!
Average fails with the takedown
and Kurlaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Average is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurlaev lands an elbow that stopped Average in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurlaev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Average is breathing heavily.
Kurlaev working the clinch nicely. Average is working for position but Kurlaev cracks him with a big knee to the head! Average crumples up against the cage and Kurlaev lands two more shots before the ref can save Average! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Denis Kurlaev!
An out of breath Denis Kurlaev 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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