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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 1410 p4p, 157 weight class) and Taras Shevchenko (ranked 2609 p4p, 287 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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190 cm
31
265 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Taras Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suckerpunch but Suckerpunch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Suckerpunch does no damage.
Shevchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Shevchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Suckerpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shevchenko.
Suckerpunch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suckerpunch clinches up with Shevchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch pushes Shevchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow.
Shevchenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shevchenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suckerpunch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suckerpunch tries to get out of the position.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shevchenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Suckerpunch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shevchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taras Shevchenko!
A relieved looking Taras Shevchenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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