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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Igo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Rieech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rieech has chosen DMX ft. Black Violin-Im a Ryder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
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178 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Igo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Rieech!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rieech.
Igo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rieech circles away.
Rieech tries to bum rush Igo with a series of wild strikes but Igo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rieech connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Rieech.
Igo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rieech circles away.
Rieech looks to throw the jab but Igo is out of range.
Rieech chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rieech shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Igo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Igo is trying to improve his position.
Igo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rieech's best efforts.
Igo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rieech pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igo tries to roll over but Rieech keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Igo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Igo tries to get to full guard but Rieech has control of the leg.
Igo looking for submissions off his back.
Igo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igo moves into full guard.
Rieech must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rieech is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Igo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rieech is looking to defend but Igo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rieech! Igo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rieech taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Liam Igo!
An out of breath Liam Igo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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