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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes to the cage accompanied by Gers Pardoel - Ik Neem Je Mee . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alpo Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reed!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a right hand that Suhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Suhonen also avoids with ease.
Suhonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Reed wants to clinch
and Suhonen counters with a three punch combo that has Reed backing up. Reed nods at Suhonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Suhonen staying out of range there.
A jab from Reed misses.
Suhonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Suhonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suhonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Suhonen is pushing down on Reed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reed is fighting to maintain full guard but Suhonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suhonen trying to control the pace.
Suhonen wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed tries to roll over but Suhonen keeps him under control.
Suhonen is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed is not content to let Suhonen control the position.
Suhonen moves nicely into side control.
Suhonen is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Suhonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Reed is working to get back to half guard.
Reed tries to improve his position but instead Suhonen has taken his back!
Will Suhonen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Reed trying to get back to his feet but Suhonen is in full control for now.
Suhonen is persistently looking for the submission but Reed is defending it well.
Reed is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Suhonen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Suhonen.
Reed showing good submission defense here.
Reed tries to roll but Suhonen sticks to his back.
Suhonen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Suhonen controlling the position well here. Reed rolled but Suhonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Reed can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Reed tries to break free.
Suhonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reed can't escape the position.
Suhonen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reed is defending well though. Suhonen let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suhonen has the hooks in. Reed is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Suhonen passes his arm under Reed's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Reed taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alpo Suhonen!
Alpo Suhonen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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