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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii Gajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biglang Liko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ilusyon. 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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170 cm
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160 lbs
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172 cm
24
160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AkoSii Gajo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Biglang Liko! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liko throws a wild body kick that Gajo sees coming a mile off. Gajo forces Liko back against the cage and clinches. Gajo is trying to pull guard but Liko has him pressed against the cage. Liko tries to pull guard but Gajo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Liko working hard to break the clinch. Gajo has Liko pressed against the cage, preventing Liko from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Liko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liko wants to clinch and Gajo counters with a three punch combo that has Liko backing up. Liko nods at Gajo to acknowledge the strikes. Liko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. The fight stays on the outside here - Liko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Some wild striking there from Gajo.
Gajo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii Gajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gajo tries for a takedown but Liko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gajo tries to clinch up but Liko circles away and keeps his distance. Liko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gajo pinned against the cage. Gajo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gajo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liko.
Liko blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Gajo. Liko dives in and scores a takedown into Gajo's guard. Gajo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Liko is now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Liko wants to take a breather but Gajo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liko wants to stand up but Gajo has a hold of him and won't allow it. Liko throwing shots but Gajo is blocking nicely. Liko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gajo trying to control but Liko postures up.
Gajo is looking for a sweep. Liko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Liko not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Liko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Liko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gajo keeps working. Gajo wants to get back to full guard. Gajo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liko on the ground. Liko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gajo defend it? Liko steps over the head and cranks it - Gajo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Liko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Biglang Liko! Biglang Liko took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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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
RATING
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