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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Lykke (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Saleaumua (ranked 5496 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 cm
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170 lbs
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180 cm
21
265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Lykke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Saleaumua! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lykke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saleaumua paws at him with a jab and circles away. Saleaumua is looking to clinch but Lykke is avoiding it.
Saleaumua gets the takedown into side control. Lykke throws Saleaumua to one side and escapes! Lykke tries to clinch but Saleaumua is having none of it. Lykke scores with a head kick.
Lykke closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lykke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lykke lands a couple of digs. Saleaumua is adopting a defensive guard. Lykke trying to control the position from guard on top but Saleaumua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lykke pushing down on Saleaumua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lykke is keen to just control but Saleaumua is a slippery customer. Lykke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Saleaumua is controlling Lykke's position as best he can from this difficult position. Saleaumua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lykke wants to control but Saleaumua is keeping him busy. Lykke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lykke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saleaumua gets back to half guard. Saleaumua keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Lykke wants to control but Saleaumua is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saleaumua controlling the position for now. Saleaumua tries to roll over but Lykke keeps him under control. Lykke is trying to control the action in half guard but Saleaumua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lykke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lykke throwing shots but Saleaumua is blocking nicely. Saleaumua moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saleaumua is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Saleaumua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lykke manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Saleaumua distracts Lykke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Saleaumua loads up on a big left hand. Lykke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Saleaumua looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lykke can't hide his disappointment, as Saleaumua celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Saleaumua!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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