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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KO Kaelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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225 cm
28
273 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Pushkar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, KO Kaelin! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pushkar. Pushkar misses with a takedown attempt - Kaelin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pushkar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaelin slips a jab from Pushkar. Pushkar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pushkar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Pushkar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaelin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pushkar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaelin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Pushkar is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaelin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pushkar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kaelin prevents Pushkar from improving position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pushkar trying to control the action but Kaelin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kaelin is trying to escape the position but Pushkar is controlling the position. The strikes coming from Pushkar are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Pushkar taking a break here but Kaelin is having none of it and regains half guard. Pushkar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pushkar is looking to take a break and control but Kaelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kaelin is looking for a sweep. Pushkar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pushkar 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.
Kaelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pushkar is working away from the top position though. Pushkar wants to control but Kaelin is keeping him busy. Pushkar slows the pace down in half guard. Pushkar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaelin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pushkar not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pushkar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaelin defends it well. Pushkar is trying for a kimura here. Kaelin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pushkar wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francis Pushkar!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
23% |
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