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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicki Adams (ranked 2518 p4p, 287 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 2173 p4p, 257 weight class). Adams's entrance music is Illusions. A fine choice. Nicki Adams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 cm
24
252 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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191 cm
28
270 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicki Adams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mush Mouth! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Adams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mouth. A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
The fighters circling - Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Adams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mouth avoids it. Both fighters circling a little - Mouth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouth throws out the jab. Mouth looking to score a takedown here. Adams is defending well but Mouth drives through and ends up in Adams's guard. Mouth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mouth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mouth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mouth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mouth distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mouth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Adams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mouth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Adams is trying to control the position but Mouth postures up. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mouth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Adams pulls Mouth in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mouth shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mouth can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab. Mouth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mouth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Mouth with a flurry of punches that miss. Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mouth postures up in Adams's guard and throws a big left but Adams blocks it. Mouth scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard. Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mouth lands a couple of digs. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Adams pulls Mouth in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adams keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass. Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mouth is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mouth throwing strikes but missing. Adams trying to control the position.
Mouth content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mouth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nicki Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Adams tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Mouth is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Adams buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Adams!! Adams is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Mouth throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth! Mush Mouth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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