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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 cm
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160 lbs
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175 cm
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Stoner misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stoner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Tuliegbay throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stoner throws a leg kick and Tuliegbay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stoner's guard now. Tuliegbay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stoner's head. We've been hearing that Tuliegbay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Tuliegbay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stoner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tuliegbay, into his guard. Stoner throwing strikes from guard but Tuliegbay blocks nicely. Tuliegbay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tuliegbay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuliegbay, not yet. Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stoner connects with a couple of short punches. Tuliegbay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully. Stoner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tuliegbay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tuliegbay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tuliegbay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoner is one step ahead there. Stoner connects with a couple of short punches. Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots. Stoner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tuliegbay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stoner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stoner throws an elbow that misses. Tuliegbay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stoner's guard. Nice move by Tuliegbay! Tuliegbay being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tuliegbay controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tuliegbay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stoner keeping full guard, as Tuliegbay tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuliegbay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smolder Stoner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Stoner throws a series of punches but Tuliegbay moves out of range. A clash of legs there as Stoner blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tuliegbay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Tuliegbay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoner counters with a nice body shot. Stoner throws a nice looking combination but Tuliegbay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tuliegbay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tuliegbay wants to land a leg kick but Stoner is out of range. Tuliegbay thows a body shot but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tuliegbay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Stoner. No joy for Tuliegbay on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nursultan Tuliegbay will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuliegbay gets caught napping as Stoner dives in and scores a takedown. Tuliegbay manages to retain guard. Tuliegbay has his foot on Stoner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoner works his way back into a safe position though. Stoner throwing strikes but missing. Tuliegbay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tuliegbay is tightening it up a little... Stoner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stoner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stoner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tuliegbay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nursultan Tuliegbay! Nursultan Tuliegbay gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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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