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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
240 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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205 cm
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280 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kukuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Kukuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kukuev dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Kukuev's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kukuev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simpson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Kukuev has control of the leg.
Kukuev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kukuev is working for a submission of some sort.
Kukuev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kukuev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to roll over but Kukuev keeps him under control.
Simpson gets back to full guard.
Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Simpson's guard.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kukuev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kukuev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simpson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simpson has escaped and now he's on top!
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukuev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Kukuev keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukuev is keeping the position for now.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kukuev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Bart Simpson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Kukuev or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
No luck for Kukuev with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kukuev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Kukuev avoids nicely.
Kukuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Kukuev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kukuev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kukuev's head.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Kukuev knows he should have avoided that one.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a body punch but Kukuev moves out of range.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kukuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses the jab.
Kukuev fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Kukuev with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kukuev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simpson swings for the body but Kukuev moves out of range.
Kukuev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukuev manages to avoid it.
Kukuev has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson lands a jab to Kukuev's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukuev somewhat.
Bart Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukuev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson misses with a hook. Kukuev ducked under it nicely.
Simpson misses the jab.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Kukuev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Kukuev backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kukuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Kukuev slips the punch.
Kukuev fails with the takedown.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Kukuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Kukuev's shoulder, as Kukuev tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kukuev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukuev.
A jab from Simpson does it's job there.
No luck for Kukuev with that takedown attempt.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kukuev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kukuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Kukuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kukuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Kukuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kukuev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson throws the left hand but Kukuev avoids the punch easily.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson scores with a nice head shot.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kukuev tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Kukuev's head but Kukuev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson punishes Kukuev's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kukuev back to the cage. Simpson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson tests Kukuev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukuev is rocked!
Simpson lands with a cross.
Oh Kukuev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kukuev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Simpson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kukuev square on the jaw! Damn, Kukuev is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Simpson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bart Simpson waved his t-shirt featuring Hilo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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