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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Kurtygin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Run. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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188 cm
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170 lbs
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190 cm
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176 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gavin Stone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Kurtygin! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurtygin doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Kurtygin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Stone trying to control the position but instead, Kurtygin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage. Kurtygin is pressed up against the cage. Stone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kurtygin down to the mat. Kurtygin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Stone tries for a takedown but Kurtygin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kurtygin wants to clinch but Stone slips to the side and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kurtygin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stone manages to move to mount!
Kurtygin is trying desperately to improve position. Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kurtygin is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kurtygin wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kurtygin blocking the ground and pound. Kurtygin tries to hold on but Stone postures up. Stone throws some wild stikes that Kurtygin manages to avoid easily.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing. Stone goes for an armbar but Kurtygin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kurtygin. Stone is looking for a triangle but Kurtygin pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone keeping moving, preventing Kurtygin from controlling successfully. Kurtygin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kurtygin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kurtygin is looking to defend but Stone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kurtygin! Stone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kurtygin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavin Stone! A very excited looking Gavin Stone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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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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