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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kostinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Infamous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Infamous! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Kostinov! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kostinov throws a head kick that misses. Kostinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous. Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kostinov lands with a shot to the body. Infamous throws a jab when Kostinov was well out of range. Infamous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Infamous there as he acknowledges the shot. Kostinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kostinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Infamous is fending him off so far but Kostinov persists. Nope, Infamous circles away and we're back to standing. Kostinov is looking to land body kicks. Infamous moves out of range of the body kick from Kostinov.
Kostinov misses with a double jab.
Infamous throws a combination that misses enabling Kostinov to counter with a crisp jab. Infamous connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kostinov looks for the body kick but Infamous saw that one coming. Kostinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Infamous circles away quickly and effectively. Kostinov feints and as Infamous raises his hands in defense, Kostinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Infamous looking for a guillotine here but Kostinov defends easily.
Kostinov looking to sit in guard and control but Infamous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kostinov trying to strike off his back.
Infamous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kostinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Infamous has Kostinov in his guard. Infamous is striking from the bottom but Kostinov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Kostinov decides to stand and escape the position. Kostinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Infamous misses with a takedown attempt and Kostinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Infamous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Infamous looks for the body kick but Kostinov saw that one coming. Infamous looks to land a combination but Kostinov avoids it well. Infamous misses with a combination
and Kostinov counters with a slapping leg kick. A big left from Kostinov misses. Kostinov misses with a body kick. Kostinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Infamous closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Infamous lands in his opponent's guard. Kostinov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kostinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kostinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostinov, not yet. Infamous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Infamous trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kostinov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Infamous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kostinov is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Infamous has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kostinov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Infamous. Infamous is breathing heavily. Kostinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Infamous wants to control but Kostinov postures up. Infamous is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kostinov off and has taken his back! Infamous has the hooks in. Kostinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Kostinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Infamous is throwing shots to the body but Kostinov manages to wriggle free. Infamous pounces on him again and ends up in Kostinov's guard. Kostinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kostinov is looking for a triangle but Infamous pushes his legs off easily.
Infamous trying to control but Kostinov is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kostinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Infamous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Infamous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Infamous postures up.
Infamous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Infamous drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kostinov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kostinov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kostinov! Infamous manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kostinov's best efforts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kostinov dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kostinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Infamous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kostinov somewhat. Infamous misses with a low kick.
Infamous lands a jab to the nose. Kostinov shoots for a takedown but Infamous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kostinov fails with the takedown. Mike Infamous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kostinov. Infamous misses with a straight right. Mike Infamous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kostinov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kostinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Infamous tries to sprawl out of it but Kostinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infamous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Infamous misses with a straight right. Kostinov throws and low kick but Infamous moves out of range easily. Infamous scores a takedown into full mount! Kostinov is breathing heavily. Infamous looking to secure an arm triangle but Kostinov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kostinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Infamous scoring with strikes but Kostinov is staying in there. Infamous is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kostinov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kostinov wants to try and get back to his feet. Infamous wants to control the pace but Kostinov is squirming around nicely. Infamous goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kostinov turns into him and now he's in Infamous's guard.
Infamous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infamous keeping moving, preventing Kostinov from controlling successfully. Kostinov passes into half guard. Infamous tries to get to full guard but Kostinov has control of the leg. Kostinov wants to stand but Infamous has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kostinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Infamous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kostinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kostinov prevents Infamous from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Infamous throws a jab when Kostinov was well out of range. Kostinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Infamous in his tracks. Infamous lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kostinov will feel that in the morning. Infamous looks to throw the jab but Kostinov is out of range. Infamous throws a lazy right hand but Kostinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Infamous misses with a wild body shot. Infamous lands a really nice looking cross but Kostinov seems unphased.
Kostinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Infamous lands a glancing blow to the side of Kostinov's head.
Kostinov is rocked! Infamous connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kostinov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Infamous!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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