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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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200 cm
27
276 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
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193 cm
22
252 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Han! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice body kick from Karev. Han doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Karev thows a body shot but no joy. Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karev.
Karev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Von Han has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karev misses with a looping left. Han throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Han misses with a leg kick and Karev counters with a nice body shot. Han is breathing heavily. Han takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Karev finds it's way through Han's defenses. Han closes the distance but Karev moves to the side letting Karev counter with a right hand. A good leg kick by Karev. Karev misses with a leg kick. Karev thows a left - swing and a miss! A shot to the liver by Karev. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Han doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Han takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Han ducks under a wild hook from Karev. Han on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karev connects with a leg kick. Han looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Han on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karev. Karev obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karev.
Karev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Han has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Karev throws a nice inside leg kick. Karev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karev cracks a nice hook into Han's ribs. Han is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Han steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karev. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karev. Karev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Karev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karev throws a leg kick but Han moved away. Karev drops Han with a beautiful combination! Han stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karev is looking for the KO!
Von Han's cut is getting worse. A slapping body kick lands there for Karev. Karev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Han has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karev. Han moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Han takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Karev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Karev throws a nice looking combination but Han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Karev tries to land a body kick enabling Han to counter with a crisp jab. Karev misses with a wild body shot. Karev connects with a body shot. Karev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Han's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Han tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A clash of legs there as Han blocks the low kick. Karev scores with a punch to the head.
Von Han's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Karev works the jab nicely. Han throws a leg kick and Karev counters with a good low kick that Han was not able to check. Karev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Han rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karev lands a big head kick that sends Han tumbling to the mat! Karev takes a step backwards and waves Han back to his feet - he wants the finish! Han avoids the head kick by Karev.
Karev closes the distance and clinches. Karev lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Karev - that landed with a thud.
Karev is leaning against Han and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Karev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karev manages to break the clinch.
Karev scores with a hook.
Jeez, Von Han's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Karev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Karev does it's job there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Von Han's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oleg Karev! Oleg Karev is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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