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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Loki Mortenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and costo kroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). costo kroshi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 cm
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155 lbs
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182 cm
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Loki Mortenson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, costo kroshi! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from kroshi misses. Mortenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mortenson digs a good body shot into kroshi's ribs. Mortenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. kroshi misses with a takedown attempt and kroshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. kroshi walks into a straight right hand from Mortenson. Mortenson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mortenson lands in his opponent's guard. kroshi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mortenson is squirming around, avoiding kroshi's attempts to control the action. Mortenson is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mortenson is trying to reverse the position but instead kroshi has taken his back - oops! kroshi tightening his grip on Mortenson, looking for the choke. kroshi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mortenson trying to control the hands but kroshi breaks the grip. Mortenson tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. kroshi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. kroshi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. kroshi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. kroshi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
kroshi fails in his attempt to clinch. kroshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. kroshi looks gassed! kroshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mortenson moves into the clinch. Loki Mortenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of costo kroshi. kroshi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Mortenson is trying to control kroshi's posture but kroshi avoids it. Mortenson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because kroshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mortenson is looking to reverse the position. kroshi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. kroshi decides to stand back up. kroshi steps back and let's Mortenson get back to his feet. kroshi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mortenson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kroshi! Mortenson prevents kroshi from getting the reversal. Mortenson is standing up, even though he is in mount. Mortenson lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mortenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mortenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mortenson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. kroshi can't fight it off and eventually Mortenson manages to take the fight to the floor. kroshi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mortenson won't allow kroshi to sweep him here. Mortenson wants to control from the top but kroshi keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mortenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. kroshi is keeping the position for now. kroshi wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Mortenson dominated that round. That's time! Mortenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
kroshi misses with a series of wild punches.
kroshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mortenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mortenson prevents kroshi from improving his position. Mortenson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. kroshi wants to improve his position but Mortenson is controlling well.
Mortenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but kroshi keeps working. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. kroshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for kroshi. kroshi wants to stand but Mortenson is controlling the position. kroshi keeping moving, preventing Mortenson from controlling successfully. Loki Mortenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mortenson wants to pass the guard but kroshi is keeping the position. kroshi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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. kroshi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mortenson looks a forlorn figure.
kroshi controlling from mount. kroshi landing strikes from the mount and Mortenson is in trouble! kroshi avoids the attempt from Mortenson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by kroshi. kroshi working away from the top, dropping strikes. kroshi controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kroshi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mortenson is trying to escape the mount.
kroshi trying to control but Mortenson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. kroshi takes Mortenson's back. Mortenson tries to escape but kroshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. kroshi is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mortenson up.
Mortenson covers up after that shot from kroshi.
kroshi has got one arm under Mortenson's chin. This could be trouble... Mortenson trying to control the other hand but kroshi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mortenson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). costo kroshi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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