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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Assunto Rigoni (ranked 4362 p4p, 6097 weight class) and Storolf Gudlaugsson (ranked 400 p4p, 485 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 cm 25 147 1 - 1 - 0 |
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181 cm 26 150 1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Assunto Rigoni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Storolf Gudlaugsson! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gudlaugsson misses with a body shot.
Rigoni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gudlaugsson defends it nicely. Gudlaugsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gudlaugsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigoni's head backwards. Gudlaugsson works Rigoni's body with a nice hook. Gudlaugsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big left from Gudlaugsson misses. Rigoni wants to clinch but Gudlaugsson slips to the side and Gudlaugsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Assunto Rigoni has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rigoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gudlaugsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rigoni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gudlaugsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rigoni tries to clinch and Gudlaugsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gudlaugsson scores with a hook to the body. Rigoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rigoni slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rigoni closes the distance and clinches. Gudlaugsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gudlaugsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gudlaugsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gudlaugsson lands with a right to the head. Gudlaugsson breaks the clinch.
Storolf Gudlaugsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gudlaugsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigoni throws out the jab. Gudlaugsson throws a jab when Rigoni was well out of range. A jab from Gudlaugsson finds it's way through Rigoni's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rigoni darts in and clinches Gudlaugsson up against the cage. A short body shot lands from Gudlaugsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gudlaugsson pushes Rigoni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gudlaugsson lands a body shot. Rigoni is breathing heavily. Gudlaugsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gudlaugsson works on Rigoni's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Gudlaugsson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gudlaugsson lands a body punch. A short right from Gudlaugsson on the inside. A short uppercut from Gudlaugsson. A short right from Gudlaugsson on the inside. Gudlaugsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gudlaugsson sizes up Rigoni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gudlaugsson tests Rigoni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigoni is rocked! Gudlaugsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Oh Rigoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gudlaugsson drops Rigoni with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rigoni! Gudlaugsson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storolf Gudlaugsson! Storolf Gudlaugsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services, into his post fight interview.
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