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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigogo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Parapapapa. Morales is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Romance!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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287 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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189 cm
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256 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvaro Morales!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigogo misses with an uppercut
and Morales counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rigogo's guard now.
Rigogo has his foot on Morales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morales works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rigogo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morales trying to control but Rigogo is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rigogo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rigogo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Morales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rigogo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morales lands a couple of digs.
Rigogo wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Rigogo blocks nicely.
Morales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigogo is keeping the position for now.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rigogo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Morales rolls with it to try and escape but Rigogo cranks on the arm and Morales is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vazren Rigogo!
Vazren Rigogo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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