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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inspectah Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 cm
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
18
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Munoz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knuckles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munoz defends it nicely. Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Knuckles. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet. Munoz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles. Munoz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range. Munoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knuckles's half guard. Munoz seems to be looking for submissions.
Munoz seems to be looking for submissions.
Munoz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knuckles won't allow Munoz to pass to mount. Munoz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knuckles is just riding it out for now. Munoz eventually gives up the hold. Munoz seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckles defends the submission attempt. Knuckles wants to get back to full guard. Munoz wants to take a breather but Knuckles is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Munoz is trying to work for a kimura but Knuckles is defending well.
Munoz wants to pass to mount but Knuckles is defending the position. Knuckles trying to hold on to Munoz's head to control him but Munoz postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knuckles is defending against the submission attempts here by Munoz.
Knuckles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Munoz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Munoz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munoz. Munoz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munoz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Munoz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Knuckles still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Knuckles has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Knuckles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Knuckles working the ground and pound but Munoz is defending the strikes. Munoz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Munoz wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy and won't allow it. Knuckles missing with the ground and pound from half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Munoz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munoz. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses. Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Munoz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Munoz is tightening it up a little... Knuckles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knuckles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knuckles taps out! Nice BJJ there by Munoz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Munoz!
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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
42% |
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