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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Angel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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199 cm
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265 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Kirillov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kirillov did well to prevent Angel getting side control.
Kirillov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Angel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Angel wants to free his trapped foot but Kirillov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Angel passes to side control.
Kirillov is being controlled here.
Angel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirillov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirillov prevents Angel from improving position.
Angel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirillov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirillov is trying to control Angel's posture but Angel avoids it.
Kirillov tries to improve position but can't.
Angel is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirillov is defending well.
Angel wants to control but Kirillov is keeping him busy.
Angel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirillov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Angel tries to move to mount but Kirillov blocks the move with his legs.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Angel working the ground and pound.
Kirillov prevents Angel from moving into mount.
Angel is working hard here to advance position.
Angel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirillov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A control attempt from Kirillov but he's now mounted!
Kirillov is looking to improve his position but Angel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kirillov has given up his back. Will we see Angel going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Angel has good solid back control here.
Angel is not going to allow Kirillov to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Kirillov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Angel gets his hands free as Kirillov looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirillov is trying to break free.
Angel has good solid back control here.
Kirillov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Angel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel not allowing Kirillov to control his hands.
Kirillov won't enjoy being in this position. Angel looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kirillov is tapping - it's over boys! Angel picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Angel!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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