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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Cappone (ranked 4253 p4p, 4392 weight class) and Nemanja Kenitov (ranked 503 p4p, 512 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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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommaso Cappone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Kenitov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenitov darts in and clinches Cappone up against the cage.
Kenitov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cappone can't fight it off and eventually Kenitov manages to take the fight to the floor. Cappone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cappone is looking to stand back up but Kenitov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cappone.
Cappone tries to roll over but Kenitov keeps him under control.
Kenitov is working for a kimura but Cappone is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenitov trying to mount his opponent but Cappone defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenitov prevents Cappone from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenitov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cappone keeps working.
Cappone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenitov throwing shots but Cappone is blocking nicely.
Cappone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenitov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenitov's back!
Kenitov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Kenitov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cappone tightening his grip on Kenitov, looking for the choke.
Kenitov tries to break free.
Kenitov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cappone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kenitov is defending well though. Cappone let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenitov covers up after that shot from Cappone.
Cappone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kenitov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kenitov fending off the submission attempt from Cappone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cappone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cappone tightening his grip on Kenitov, looking for the choke.
Kenitov tries to escape but Cappone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov keeps trying to improve his position.
Cappone has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kenitov.
Cappone is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kenitov is defending well though. Cappone let's go of the attempt for now.
Cappone is hanging on to Kenitov's back as he tries to escape.
Kenitov won't enjoy being in this position. Cappone looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kenitov is tapping - it's over boys! Cappone picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommaso Cappone!
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energy
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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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