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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Zuluzinho (ranked 3294 p4p, 1985 weight class) and Koskisen Hanski (ranked 120 p4p, 82 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant Zuluzinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koskisen Hanski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuluzinho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanski counters with a left and a right that stings Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho moves into the clinch.
Hanski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuluzinho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hanski to the mat. Hanski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuluzinho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuluzinho looking to pass the guard.
Zuluzinho trying to control but Hanski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuluzinho throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuluzinho is fighting to break Hanski's control of his arms but Hanski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zuluzinho 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.
Hanski wants to pass the guard but Zuluzinho is keeping the position.
Hanski wants to control from the top but Zuluzinho keeps moving.
Zuluzinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanski trying to control but Zuluzinho postures up.
Zuluzinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanski trying to control but Zuluzinho postures up.
Zuluzinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanski wants to control but Zuluzinho is keeping busy.
Zuluzinho prevents Hanski from improving his position.
Hanski is looking to control Zuluzinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanski avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Zuluzinho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zuluzinho is nestled in close to Hanski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanski trying to control from the bottom.
Hanski moves into full guard.
Hanski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanski has wrist control.
Zuluzinho postures up in Hanski's guard and throws a big left but Hanski blocks it.
Zuluzinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zuluzinho presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanski gets underhooks to prevent Zuluzinho's takedown attempt.
Hanski can't break the clinch.
Hanski stalls.
Zuluzinho takes a shot to the head.
Hanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giant Zuluzinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuluzinho shoots in for a takedown but Hanski shows good takedown defense.
Hanski throws out a counter right but Zuluzinho avoids it with no problem.
Hanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuluzinho is just out of range.
Zuluzinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zuluzinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho closes the distance but Hanski moves to the side
and Hanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuluzinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zuluzinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Zuluzinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuluzinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuluzinho somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuluzinho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hanski has one foot on Zuluzinho's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koskisen Hanski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zuluzinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanski.
Hanski misses with an uppercut.
Hanski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuluzinho moves away.
Zuluzinho slips a straight right by Hanski.
Zuluzinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanski's half guard.
Hanski kicks off Zuluzinho and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuluzinho tries to clinch but Hanski is having none of it.
Zuluzinho has his takedown stuffed
letting Hanski counter with a right hand.
It looks like Giant Zuluzinho has been cut.
Hanski takes a swing at Zuluzinho's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanski sprawls well. Hanski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuluzinho gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Zuluzinho with that takedown attempt.
Hanski unleashes a big counter combination but Zuluzinho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Zuluzinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuluzinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuluzinho with a poor takedown
and Hanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanski throws an overhand right that lands on Zuluzinho's shoulder, as Zuluzinho tries to avoid the shot.
Zuluzinho clinches up against the cage.
Hanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanski throws an overhand right that lands on Zuluzinho's shoulder, as Zuluzinho tries to avoid the shot.
Hanski misses with a looping left.
Zuluzinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuluzinho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanski trying to keep a closed guard but Zuluzinho is proving a slippery customer.
Hanski is pulling down on Zuluzinho's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuluzinho, at least for the moment.
Hanski looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanski, not yet.
Hanski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zuluzinho trying to control but Hanski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanski wants to sweep but no luck.
Zuluzinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanski's head.
Hanski wants to stand and escape but Zuluzinho is having none of it.
Zuluzinho is stalling in the full guard.
Giant Zuluzinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanski pulls Zuluzinho in close to prevent any damage.
Hanski is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuluzinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hanski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zuluzinho darts in looking for a takedown but Hanski gets double underhooks and turns Zuluzinho into the cage.
Hanski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuluzinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuluzinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuluzinho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Hanski misses.
Hanski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanski scores with a sloppy right hand. Zuluzinho should have avoided that one.
Hanski lands a big uppercut and Zuluzinho crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zuluzinho looks OK. Hanski waves Zuluzinho back to his feet!
Zuluzinho is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koskisen Hanski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giant Zuluzinho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanski is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hanski shuts the power down on Zuluzinho. Lights out, game over! Hanski is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koskisen Hanski!
Koskisen Hanski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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