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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Graungaard's choice of entrance music: Wretches & Kings. Gunnar Graungaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Graungaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rurikov doesn't seem phased though.
Rurikov shoots in for a takedown but Graungaard shows good takedown defense.
Rurikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Graungaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rurikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses.
Graungaard swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Graungaard.
Graungaard misses with a wild combination.
Rurikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graungaard's waist but Graungaard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rurikov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rurikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graungaard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rurikov backs up against the cage.
Rurikov dodges the punch combination from Graungaard.
Rurikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graungaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graungaard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Graungaard misses with a wild combination.
Rurikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Graungaard sprawls well. He's pushed Rurikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graungaard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Graungaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rurikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graungaard defends it nicely.
Graungaard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Graungaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rurikov fails with the takedown.
Graungaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnar Graungaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Graungaard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rurikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graungaard misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graungaard swinging wildly here.
Rurikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Graungaard finds it's target.
Graungaard misses with a wild combination.
Graungaard scores with a nice strike.
Gunnar Graungaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graungaard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rurikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rurikov showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rurikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graungaard sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graungaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rurikov.
Graungaard is trying to stand.
Rurikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Graungaard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Rurikov!
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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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