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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
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264 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinsky!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuklinsky sprawls well. Kuklinsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
Business dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuklinsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Business takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Business looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Business with a poor takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky loads up on a big right hand but Business slips the punch.
Business drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuklinsky sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Business.
Kuklinsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky tests Business's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuklinsky has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild combination.
Business appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Business bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuklinsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Business tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Business has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Business wants to control but Kuklinsky is keeping him busy.
Business tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuklinsky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Business has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Business wants to control but Kuklinsky is keeping him busy.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuklinsky is defending well.
Business is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuklinsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Business is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuklinsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuklinsky wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuklinsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Business's guard! Nice work there by Kuklinsky!
Business is working an open guard so Kuklinsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Business doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Business shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuklinsky defends it nicely.
Business shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuklinsky's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinsky blocks nicely.
Business looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Business drops back looking for a leg! Kuklinsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuklinsky manages to kick Business off! Business jumps back into Kuklinsky's guard.
Business won't allow Kuklinsky to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuklinsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Business at a distance.
Business shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuklinsky is trying to defend but Business finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuklinsky is trying to stand.
Business wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinsky keeps working.
Kuklinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Kuklinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuklinsky to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Business accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Business is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuklinsky kicks Business off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuklinsky!
Business tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuklinsky is defending well.
Business prevents Kuklinsky from escaping the position.
Business trying to control the action but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuklinsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to control but Kuklinsky is keeping him busy.
Business tries for a kimura but Kuklinsky is defending well.
Kuklinsky tries to escape but Business is in control.
Business working the ground and pound but Kuklinsky is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuklinsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Business's guard! Nice work there by Kuklinsky!
Business is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuklinsky is aware though and is defending well.
Kuklinsky wanted to stand there but Business had control of the position.
Kuklinsky won't allow Business to sweep him here.
Business not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Business trying to control the position here.
Business is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkey Business overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuklinsky wants to stand but Business is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away.
Business shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuklinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Business misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky punishes Business's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuklinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuklinsky cracks a nice hook into Business's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuklinsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Business backs up against the cage.
Business shoots in for a takedown but Kuklinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuklinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Business uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Business.
Business with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuklinsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Business's shoulder, as Business tries to avoid the shot.
Business walks into a jab.
Kuklinsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away.
Business takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuklinsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Business, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away.
Kuklinsky wants to counter with a clinch but Business pushes him away.
Kuklinsky scores with a hook to the body. Business takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey Business seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Business's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuklinsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Business scrambles back to his feet.
Kuklinsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Business walks into a straight right hand from Kuklinsky.
Business tries for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away easily
and Kuklinsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuklinsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Business has his takedown stuffed
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice body shot.
Kuklinsky lands a right hook to the body.
Kuklinsky jabs Business to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuklinsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky drops Business with a beautiful combination! Business stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuklinsky is looking for the KO!
Business is rocked!
Kuklinsky moves in close and cracks Business with a massive right hand! Business, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kuklinsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky is the new super heavyweight champion!
Richard Kuklinsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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RATING
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