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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 2626 p4p, 84 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 1892 p4p, 209 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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206 cm
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275 lbs
49 - 35 - 1 |
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205 cm
36
280 lbs
40 - 29 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
49 - 35 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
40 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anstey as he jumps to the side. Harlamov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harlamov lands in his opponent's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Harlamov prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet. Harlamov landing with the ground and pound. Harlamov won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harlamov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Harlamov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harlamov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harlamov won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. Harlamov stands up over Anstey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anstey wants to stand and escape but Harlamov is having none of it. Harlamov 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. Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely. Anstey controlling the position. Anstey wants to stand and escape but Harlamov is having none of it. Harlamov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Harlamov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harlamov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Harlamov prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet. Harlamov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are working up against the cage. Anstey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Anstey drops Harlamov with a beautiful combination! Harlamov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss. Harlamov drops his hands for a split second and Anstey immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Harlamov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Anstey follows up with a right hand that knocks Harlamov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunny Anstey! An out of breath and clearly excited Bunny Anstey thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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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
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