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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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255 lbs
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180 cm
25
285 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Kalashnikov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Homer Simpson! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Kalashnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kalashnikov punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch. Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Simpson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kalashnikov defends it well. Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook. Kalashnikov is looking to clinch. Simpson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donk. Kalashnikov catches Simpson right on the button with a cross. Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage. Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away. Simpson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Simpson throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov moved away. Kalashnikov lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalashnikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kalashnikov is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kalashnikov fails in his attempt to clinch. Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kalashnikov lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kalashnikov is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalashnikov down to the mat. Kalashnikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown. Ruslan Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Simpson. Simpson wants to slow Kalashnikov down by chopping away at his legs. Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalashnikov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kalashnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalashnikov. Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalashnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Simpson walks into a jab. Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Kalashnikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kalashnikov throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Simpson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kalashnikov defends it well. Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side. Kalashnikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalashnikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top. Kalashnikov takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses. Simpson tries to counter with a clinch but Kalashnikov shakes him off and moves away. Kalashnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Simpson prevents a body shot from Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov lands a shoulder strike. Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalashnikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kalashnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards. Simpson wants the takedown. Kalashnikov is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kalashnikov's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simpson controlling from the top position. Simpson trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom. Kalashnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalashnikov tries to get out of the position. Simpson drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Simpson off! Simpson jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kalashnikov is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Kalashnikov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Kalashnikov misses. Simpson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kalashnikov has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov is defending well. Simpson blocks a body shot from Kalashnikov. Simpson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simpson manages to end up in side control. Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalashnikov is defending well. Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kalashnikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Simpson dominates the positioning. Homer Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far. Simpson is working to tighten his grip on Kalashnikov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kalashnikov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simpson is really squeezing tight and eventually Kalashnikov passes out! Simpson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Homer Simpson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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