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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelly Stevenson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Grundy! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grundy scores with the left hand. Stevenson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kelly Stevenson has been cut. Stevenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Stevenson trying to control the position but Grundy is working away. Stevenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Stevenson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Stevenson tries to stand but Grundy is controlling his head. Stevenson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grundy, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevenson swings around for an armbar but Grundy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stevenson's guard. Grundy advances to half guard. Stevenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Stevenson controlling the position for now. Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grundy wants to advance to full mount but Stevenson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Stevenson is looking to stand back up but Grundy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stevenson. Grundy wants to take a breather but Stevenson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grundy in particular looking to stall. Stevenson tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control. Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Solomon Grundy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Stevenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grundy is fending him off so far but Stevenson persists. Nope, Grundy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grundy cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Grundy scores with a shot to the body.
Grundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Stevenson is breathing heavily. 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! Grundy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stevenson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Grundy presses forward with punches and knees until Stevenson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stevenson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Grundy!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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