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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalabib Fufumogadov (ranked 4829 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Marlon Coren (ranked 0 p4p, 454 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalabib Fufumogadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Coren!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fufumogadov gets caught flat footed, as Coren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coren trying to control but Fufumogadov is working from the bottom.
Coren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fufumogadov is pulling down on Coren's head to control his posture.
Fufumogadov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fufumogadov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fufumogadov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fufumogadov dives on top into guard.
Fufumogadov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fufumogadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fufumogadov controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fufumogadov advances position into side control!
Coren being controlled for a moment.
Coren is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fufumogadov taking a breather here.
Coren wants to control but Fufumogadov postures up.
Fufumogadov taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fufumogadov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coren is fending him off so far but Fufumogadov persists. Nope, Coren circles away and we're back to standing.
Fufumogadov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coren circles away.
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.
Coren leaves Fufumogadov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalabib Fufumogadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fufumogadov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fufumogadov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coren bucks up and tries to throw Fufumogadov off but instead Fufumogadov has got his back!
Fufumogadov scores with strikes from the back.
Fufumogadov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Coren's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalabib Fufumogadov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coren throws a right hand that Fufumogadov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fufumogadov also avoids with ease.
Fufumogadov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fufumogadov taking a breather here.
Coren wants to control but Fufumogadov postures up.
Fufumogadov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Coren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coren gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Coren is trying desperately to improve position.
Fufumogadov controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coren can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalabib Fufumogadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coren is bucking up trying to escape but Fufumogadov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fufumogadov controlling the pace for now.
Fufumogadov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Coren for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fufumogadov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fufumogadov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fufumogadov controlling the position easily from mount.
Fufumogadov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fufumogadov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coren tries to hold on but Fufumogadov postures up.
Fufumogadov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalabib Fufumogadov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fufumogadov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coren to the mat! Coren manages to get full guard.
Fufumogadov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fufumogadov pushes down on Coren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coren strikes from the bottom but Fufumogadov passes into mount!
Fufumogadov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fufumogadov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fufumogadov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fufumogadov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Fufumogadov.
Fufumogadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coren can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fufumogadov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Fufumogadov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fufumogadov controlling from mount.
Fufumogadov lands a couple of good shots and Coren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coren covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fufumogadov has good solid back control here.
Can Coren hold on?! Fufumogadov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Fufumogadov gets his hands free as Coren looks to control.
Fufumogadov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Coren trying to control the hands but Fufumogadov won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Fufumogadov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fufumogadov.
Marlon Coren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalabib Fufumogadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalabib Fufumogadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fufumogadov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalabib Fufumogadov!
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