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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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288 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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268 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
Blackburn scores with a takedown into Kuklinski's guard.
Blackburn advances to half guard.
Kuklinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Blackburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuklinski is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackburn working the head and body with strikes.
Blackburn lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Blackburn sits in half guard.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackburn passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackburn in particular looking to stall.
Kuklinski manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Blackburn postures up in Kuklinski's guard and throws a big left but Kuklinski blocks it.
Kuklinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blackburn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuklinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Richard Kuklinski has been cut.
Blackburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blackburn scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski controls Blackburn momentarily but Blackburn frees himself.
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Blackburn cracks Kuklinski with a solid left hand.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackburn pushing down on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackburn is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Blackburn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackburn with the ground and pound but Kuklinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
Kuklinski 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! Blackburn rolls with it to try and escape but Kuklinski cranks on the arm and Blackburn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
A victorious Richard Kuklinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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