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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chrissy Moltisanti (ranked 2074 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Andre Koefti (ranked 170 p4p, 247 weight class). Koefti has chosen IZ - E Ala E as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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176 cm 26 152 5 - 6 - 0 |
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170 cm 33 152 14 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Excellent boxer Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt Dangerous knees Granite chin |
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrissy Moltisanti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Koefti! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moltisanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koefti. Moltisanti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moltisanti showed some decent athleticism there. Koefti wants to get back to his feet. Moltisanti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Moltisanti stops Koefti from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moltisanti is looking for a kimura here.
Moltisanti uses his free foot to push down on Koefti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koefti.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moltisanti is working for a guillotine from mount but Koefti frees his head quite easily.
Moltisanti has control of Koefti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koefti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moltisanti wants to control the pace but Koefti is squirming around nicely. Moltisanti working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Moltisanti wants to finish this one by submission but Koefti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moltisanti. Koefti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Moltisanti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koefti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koefti is trying to stand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moltisanti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koefti is now in Moltisanti's guard. A big mistake from Moltisanti there, giving up the dominant position! Moltisanti working for a triangle but Koefti defends it easily.
Koefti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moltisanti. 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 three minutes gone in the round. Moltisanti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Moltisanti has a closed guard, preventing Koefti from standing up. Moltisanti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Koefti frees his head nicely. Oh but Moltisanti has switched to an armbar! Koefti is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chrissy Moltisanti! Chrissy Moltisanti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Andre Koefti stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger š„'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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29% |
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