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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 3648 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sapushi Kurchinu (ranked 7936 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Holmes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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273 lbs
21 - 23 - 0 |
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266 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sapushi Kurchinu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes lands a really nice looking cross but Kurchinu seems unphased.
Holmes throws a one two combo.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurchinu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurchinu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kurchinu has his hands clasped together but Holmes extends and breaks Kurchinu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Holmes!
After the fight, Hank Holmes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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