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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 6097 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fightah Numbah Three (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 cm
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240 lbs
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190 cm
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240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Three! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klitschko forces Numbah Three back against the cage and clinches. Klitschko tries to land a knee to the head but Numbah Three blocks with his arms.
Numbah Three has picked Klitschko up - he's going for a ride! Numbah Three dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Numbah Three trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom. Numbah Three is working for a kimura but Klitschko is defending it quite comfortably.
Numbah Three looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Numbah Three looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klitschko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Numbah Three is nestled in close to Klitschko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Numbah Three tries to pass to full mount but Klitschko defends it. Numbah Three is still trying to improve position. Klitschko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Klitschko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Klitschko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Numbah Three scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Klitschko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Numbah Three is nestled in close to Klitschko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Klitschko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Klitschko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numbah Three slips a nice elbow through Klitschko's hands, connecting with Klitschko's forehead. Klitschko missing with punches from the bottom.
Numbah Three takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Numbah Three not doing much here.
Klitschko punching from the bottom.
Klitschko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Numbah Three scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Numbah Three is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klitschko tries to roll over but Numbah Three keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Numbah Three seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klitschko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Klitschko is looking to improve his position.
Klitschko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Numbah Three on the ground. Klitschko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Klitschko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numbah Three tries to pass to full mount but Klitschko defends it. Numbah Three looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Numbah Three seems to be looking for submissions.
Numbah Three is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Numbah Three is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klitschko is just riding it out for now. Numbah Three eventually gives up the hold. Numbah Three looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Numbah Three is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klitschko defends it well. Klitschko is looking to improve his position.
Numbah Three wants to work for an arm triangle but Klitschko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Numbah Three wants to take a breather but Klitschko is having none of it. Klitschko punching from the bottom.
Klitschko trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Numbah Three is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klitschko defends it well. Numbah Three is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klitschko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Numbah Three. Klitschko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Klitschko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Numbah Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Klitschko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Klitschko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Numbah Three sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klitschko's guard. Klitschko has hold of Numbah Three's hands but Numbah Three slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fightah Numbah Three dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klitschko clinches with his opponent.
Klitschko looking to slow down the pace here. Numbah Three has picked Klitschko up - he's going for a ride! Numbah Three dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Numbah Three is looking for a kimura here.
Fightah Numbah Three has got the better of the ground game so far. Klitschko is trying to maintain the position but Numbah Three is very close to passing his half guard. Klitschko lands a couple of sideways elbows. Klitschko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numbah Three looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klitschko tries to roll over but Numbah Three keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Numbah Three tries to pass to full mount but Klitschko defends it. Nice strikes from Numbah Three there. Numbah Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Numbah Three tries to pass to full mount but Klitschko defends it. Klitschko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numbah Three wants to pass to mount but Klitschko is defending the position. Numbah Three seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klitschko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Klitschko trying to control here.
Klitschko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Numbah Three has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Klitschko landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klitschko wants to control but Numbah Three is having none of it. A nice elbow there by Numbah Three. Numbah Three unloading with bombs! Numbah Three cracks Klitschko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klitschko taking shots to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klitschko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Numbah Three is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klitschko defends well. Klitschko works over Numbah Three with some ground and pound from guard. Klitschko works over Numbah Three with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Numbah Three is on top in guard.
Numbah Three's corner is telling him to maintain position. Numbah Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Klitschko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Klitschko wants to sweep but no luck. Numbah Three loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Numbah Three accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Numbah Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Klitschko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Numbah Three's guard.
Klitschko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Klitschko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Numbah Three lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Klitschko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Numbah Three thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Numbah Three passes Klitschko's left leg - he's now in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Numbah Three lands a nice short elbow. Numbah Three working the head and body with strikes. Klitschko is looking to control Numbah Three's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klitschko avoid being mounted? Klitschko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numbah Three is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klitschko defends it well. Klitschko trying to hold on to Numbah Three's head to control him but Numbah Three postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action! Numbah Three lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are battling for position here. Klitschko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Klitschko striking off his back, scoring a few points. Klitschko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fightah Numbah Three showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Klitschko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Numbah Three 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. Klitschko controls Numbah Three momentarily but Numbah Three frees himself. Klitschko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Klitschko is working hard here to advance position. Numbah Three trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom. Numbah Three connects with a couple of short punches. Numbah Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Numbah Three drops back looking for a leg! Klitschko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klitschko manages to kick Numbah Three off! Numbah Three jumps back into Klitschko's guard. Numbah Three pushes down on Klitschko's leg and manages to get into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klitschko wants to get back to full guard. Numbah Three blocks the strikes from Klitschko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klitschko wants to control but Numbah Three is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Numbah Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Klitschko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klitschko. Klitschko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Numbah Three is one step ahead there. Numbah Three trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom. Numbah Three won't allow Klitschko to sweep him here. Numbah Three wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving. Numbah Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Numbah Three scoring with some ground and pound. Klitschko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Numbah Three trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom. Klitschko lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Klitschko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Klitschko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Klitschko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numbah Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now. Klitschko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Klitschko instigates a clinch. Klitschko looking to stall.
Numbah Three gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Numbah Three lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klitschko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Numbah Three's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Numbah Three is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klitschko is aware though and is defending well. Klitschko is posturing up here but Numbah Three has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Klitschko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Klitschko has to tap! Slick submission there by Numbah Three!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fightah Numbah Three!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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