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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 1566 p4p, 1323 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 239 p4p, 199 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Musa Vitalik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Hanson's chin.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanson's guard now, I'm sure.
Vitalik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Vitalik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitalik defends well.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vitalik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitalik defends well.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Vitalik is working Hanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitalik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitalik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson has his foot on Vitalik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitalik works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vitalik forces his way into half guard.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Vitalik has control of the leg.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Vitalik there.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitalik is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Vitalik wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vitalik lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanson wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson is still trying to improve position.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vitalik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vitalik winds up and cracks Hanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanson is rocked!
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanson is still in real trouble! Can Vitalik finish him?
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Vitalik controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Hanson is out! Vitalik gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!
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hype
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pop
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