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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Manny Campbell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusilutka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kusilutka somewhat.
Kusilutka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kusilutka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kusilutka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kusilutka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusilutka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campbell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kusilutka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kusilutka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Kusilutka eventually gives up the hold.
Campbell 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusilutka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.
Kusilutka thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
Kusilutka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kusilutka on the ground.
Ground and pound from Kusilutka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kusilutka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campbell!
Campbell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kusilutka.
Campbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campbell tries to get out of the position.
Kusilutka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Campbell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Kusilutka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka landing punches.
Kusilutka scoring with strikes but Campbell is staying in there.
Campbell is rocked!
Kusilutka punching from mount but Campbell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kusilutka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kusilutka postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Campbell is out cold - huge knockout for Kusilutka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Kusilutka!
Igor Kusilutka gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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