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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Rugova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bihom Tarsun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Rugova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihom Tarsun!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rugova.
Tarsun scores with a head kick.
Rugova looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarsun is just riding it out for now. Rugova eventually gives up the hold.
Rugova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rugova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarsun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rugova.
Tarsun pushes Rugova off looking to stand but Rugova dives back in and keeps control.
Rugova throwing shots but Tarsun is blocking nicely.
Tarsun pushes Rugova off looking to stand but Rugova dives back in and keeps control.
Rugova wants to pass the guard but Tarsun is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rugova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rugova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rugova takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bihom Tarsun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rugova scores with a punch to the head.
Tarsun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rugova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarsun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tarsun throws a lazy head kick
and Rugova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rugova looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rugova is breathing heavily.
Tarsun tries a head kick but it misses.
Rugova throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarsun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tarsun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarsun throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Tarsun lands but Rugova takes it in his stride.
Tarsun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rugova.
Rugova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rugova tries for a takedown but Tarsun circles away easily
and Tarsun counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Rugova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rugova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tarsun thinking.
Tarsun scores with a head kick.
Rugova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarsun but Tarsun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarsun throws a head kick that Rugova semi-blocks.
Tarsun misses with a wild combination.
Rugova shoots in but no luck this time.
Rugova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarsun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarsun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rugova.
Rugova throws a head kick but Tarsun moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rugova crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarsun - the referee stops the clock and Rugova gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarsun. Rugova manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarsun defending well as Rugova loads up on a big left hand.
Rugova throws a sloppy head kick and Tarsun moves out of range easily.
Rugova tries to bum rush Tarsun with a series of wild strikes but Tarsun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarsun stuffs the takedown attempt from Rugova. Rugova gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarsun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarsun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rugova looks for a takedown but Tarsun sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarsun connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugova blocks a head kick by Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarsun tries a head kick but it misses.
Rugova is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tarsun.
Rugova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tarsun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarsun throws a sloppy head kick and Rugova moves out of range easily.
Rugova shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rugova was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rugova lands a big shot there that rocks Tarsun but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rugova goes for an armbar but Tarsun turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tarsun.
Tarsun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rugova, up you get!
Bihom Tarsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarsun lands a two punch combo.
Tarsun connects with a solid leg kick.
Rugova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarsun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rugova misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun checks a leg kick nicely.
Rugova shoots in but Tarsun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tarsun.
Rugova tries for a takedown but Tarsun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tarsun as Rugova shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Tarsun.
Tarsun throws a head kick but Rugova moves out of range.
Tarsun throws a head kick that misses.
Rugova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarsun is looking to stand up but Rugova isn't so interested in that idea.
Rugova looking to pass the guard.
Tarsun wants to stand up but Rugova is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rugova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bihom Tarsun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tarsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarsun scores with a head kick.
Rugova tries for a takedown but Tarsun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rugova throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarsun counters with a one-two to the body.
Tarsun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarsun throws a head kick that misses.
Rugova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rugova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rugova takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rugova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tarsun stuffs the takedown attempt from Rugova. Rugova gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Rugova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarsun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarsun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugova shoots in but Tarsun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rugova throws a lazy head kick
and Tarsun counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarsun lands a head kick. Rugova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tarsun scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tarsun.
Rugova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aleksander Rugova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarsun lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarsun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarsun throws a combination that misses
and Rugova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tarsun's guard now.
Rugova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rugova works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rugova jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tarsun is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tarsun and Rugova has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tarsun parries the strikes from Rugova easily there. Rugova is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tarsun to escape.
Rugova working the ground and pound but Tarsun is defending the strikes.
Tarsun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rugova.
Rugova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarsun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun tries to escape but Rugova is in control.
Rugova in side control, throwing shots but Tarsun defends.
Rugova tries for a kimura but Tarsun is defending well.
Rugova in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tarsun throws a head kick but Rugova moves out of range.
Rugova misses with a few strikes there.
Tarsun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarsun throws a head kick that Rugova semi-blocks.
Bihom Tarsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rugova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarsun but Tarsun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarsun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarsun throws a head kick that misses.
Rugova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rugova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rugova drops Tarsun with a left right combo! Rugova follows him down to the ground into side control.
Tarsun is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarsun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarsun is still in real trouble! Can Rugova finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugova landing strikes.
Rugova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rugova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rugova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rugova tries for a kimura but Tarsun is defending well.
Rugova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tarsun seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarsun, who protects the arm well.
Tarsun is trying to buck Rugova off.
Tarsun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rugova in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Rugova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rugova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tarsun some visible discomfort.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Rugova dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rugova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Rugova does no damage.
Tarsun ducks into an uppercut from Rugova and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Rugova!
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energy
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hype
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