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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwardo Carey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kruzsjnek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Kruzsjnek will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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153 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edwardo Carey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Kruzsjnek! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kruzsjnek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Carey tries to sprawl but Kruzsjnek drives through with a takedown into half guard. Carey wants to improve his position but Kruzsjnek is controlling well.
Kruzsjnek lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Edwardo Carey has been cut. Carey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kruzsjnek wants to take a breather but Carey is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carey wants to improve his position but Kruzsjnek is controlling well.
Kruzsjnek wants to stand up but Carey is controlling the position.
Kruzsjnek moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carey is not content to let Kruzsjnek control the position. You can see the frustration on Carey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kruzsjnek tries to stand but Carey is controlling his head. Kruzsjnek is trying to get an arm triangle but Carey is defending well. Carey is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. You can see the frustration on Carey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kruzsjnek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Carey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Carey wants to control but Kruzsjnek postures up. Kruzsjnek is looking to take a break and control but Carey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Carey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kruzsjnek wants to stand but Carey is controlling his arm. Carey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Carey wants to control but Kruzsjnek postures up. Carey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kruzsjnek cracks Carey with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kruzsjnek tries to advance to mount but can't. Check out the look on Kruzsjnek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carey tries to bench press Kruzsjnek off him but Kruzsjnek keeps the position. Carey struggling a bit here. Kruzsjnek trying to control the action but Carey is working from the bottom. Carey struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kruzsjnek wants to stand but Carey has his arm trapped. Carey struggling a bit here. Kruzsjnek tries to stand but Carey is controlling his head. Kruzsjnek tries to move to mount but Carey blocks the move with his legs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kruzsjnek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carey keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kruzsjnek dominated that round. The cut man is working on Edwardo Carey's cut. That's time! Carey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruzsjnek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carey counters with a two punch combo. Carey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruzsjnek as he jumps to the side. Kruzsjnek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carey. Kruzsjnek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kruzsjnek is keen to just control but Carey is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruzsjnek is working for a kimura but Carey is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruzsjnek trying to pass the guard but Carey defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Carey actively working from the bottom here. Carey is refusing to be controlled, as Kruzsjnek sits in half guard. Vladimir Kruzsjnek has got the better of the ground game so far. Kruzsjnek uses his free foot to push down on Carey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carey.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kruzsjnek trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kruzsjnek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carey shrugs it off. Kruzsjnek working the ground and pound effectively.
Edwardo Carey's cut is getting worse. Kruzsjnek trying to control but Carey is having none of it. Kruzsjnek lands with some strikes.
Edwardo Carey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruzsjnek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carey is rocked!
Jeez, Edwardo Carey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edwardo Carey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Kruzsjnek!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
18% |
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