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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Im Ard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Velko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velko has chosen Wild Eyes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
260 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Im Ard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Velko! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ard somewhat. Velko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Velko gets caught flat footed, as Ard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ard chips away with some ground and pound. Ard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ard cracks Velko with a solid left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Velko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ard shoots in and gets a takedown into Velko's guard. Ard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ard slips nicely into half guard. Ard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Ard stalling. Ard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ard is controlling the pace.
Ard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ard punching from mount but Velko doing a good job of avoiding damage. Ard throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Velko has his hands clasped together but Ard breaks the hold and Velko is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Im Ard!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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