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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Ape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Kopolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 cm
22
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
18
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Man Ape! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grey Kopolski! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ape throws a nice looking combination but Kopolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kopolski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kopolski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kopolski is looking for a kimura but Ape is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopolski to get the leverage. Kopolski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ape doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopolski. Kopolski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kopolski stops Ape from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kopolski 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopolski connects with a nice short shot to Ape's temple. Kopolski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kopolski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ape to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kopolski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kopolski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ape is looking to stand up but Kopolski isn't so interested in that idea. Kopolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Ape has wrist control. Ape working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopolski. Kopolski stops Ape from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ape looks to land a combination but Kopolski avoids it well. Kopolski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kopolski with a flurry of punches that miss. Kopolski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kopolski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kopolski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ape is keeping the position for now. Kopolski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kopolski looking to pass the guard. Kopolski has gone for a leg lock! Ape slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopolski's guard. Kopolski looks gassed! Kopolski wants to sweep here but Ape controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kopolski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ape can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ape wanted to stand there but Kopolski had control of the position. Kopolski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ape rolls with it to try and escape but Kopolski cranks on the arm and Ape is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grey Kopolski!
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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
33% |
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