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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lessnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizza kariakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lessnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rizza kariakov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kariakov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lessnar. Lessnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
kariakov cracks the inside of Lessnar's front leg.
Lessnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in kariakov's guard.
Lessnar postures up in kariakov's guard and throws a big left but kariakov blocks it.
kariakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lessnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lessnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lessnar postures up in kariakov's guard and throws a big left but kariakov blocks it.
Lessnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! kariakov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. kariakov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from kariakov!
kariakov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lessnar!
Lessnar is looking to get to half guard.
kariakov working for a guillotine from mount but Lessnar is in no mood to give up.
kariakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lessnar is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lessnar regains half guard.
Lessnar moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lessnar, not yet.
kariakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
kariakov 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.
Lessnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kariakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
kariakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lessnar is keeping the position for now.
Lessnar working for a triangle but kariakov defends it easily.
kariakov wants to control from the top but Lessnar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but kariakov has passed into side control.
Lessnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
kariakov tries for a kimura but Lessnar is defending well.
Lessnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lessnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lessnar.
kariakov preventing the sweep.
kariakov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lessnar's guard.
Lessnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar wants to improve his position but instead kariakov has moved into half guard.
Lessnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lessnar looking for submissions off his back.
Lessnar is breathing heavily.
Lessnar is looking for a sweep. kariakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
kariakov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lessnar controls his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kariakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lessnar counters with a one-two to the body.
kariakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lessnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kariakov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kariakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lessnar has a good base and remains in mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - kariakov has eaten all the pies!
kariakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
kariakov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
kariakov wants to control but Lessnar is having none of it.
Lessnar with shots to the head and body - kariakov looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Rizza kariakov has been cut.
Lessnar goes for an armbar but kariakov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from kariakov.
Lessnar keeping moving, preventing kariakov from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lessnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kariakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lessnar keeping moving, preventing kariakov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lessnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rizza kariakov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
kariakov closes the distance but Lessnar moves to the side
and Lessnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kariakov!
Lessnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That has opened up Rizza kariakov's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rizza kariakov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Lessnar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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