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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. The key to victory for Viktor Kulakov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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181 cm
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185 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov connects with a right hand. Masura shakes it off.
It looks like Aruki Masura has been cut.
Kulakov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kulakov misses with a shot to the body
and Masura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulakov blocks a head kick by Masura.
Kulakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Masura counters with a one-two to the body.
Kulakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masura.
Masura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kulakov.
Masura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulakov.
Masura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulakov.
A punch combination from Masura misses.
Masura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masura counters with a single leg into guard. Kulakov didn't expect that.
Kulakov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Masura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulakov circles away.
Kulakov throws an overhand right that lands on Masura's shoulder, as Masura tries to avoid the shot.
Masura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masura scores a takedown into full mount!
Masura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kulakov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kulakov and Masura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Masura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kulakov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masura is looking to work his way around to Kulakov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Masura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulakov is looking to escape.
Masura is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Masura extends the arm and Kulakov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aruki Masura!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
84% |
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