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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Daskalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Money for Nothing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Daskalov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money tries to clinch
and Daskalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Money throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daskalov counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Money is trying to improve his position.
Money's coaches at Eff yoo Gymnasium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Money pushes Daskalov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daskalov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Money trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Money is looking for a sweep.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money wants to control but Daskalov postures up.
Daskalov scores with punches from side control.
Daskalov is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalov trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Money is looking for a sweep.
Daskalov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daskalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Money coming out on top.
It looks like Martin Daskalov has been cut.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Daskalov pushes him off.
Money jabs Daskalov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Daskalov.
Daskalov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daskalov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daskalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Money to score with a decent uppercut.
Daskalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money clinches.
Money is trying to push Daskalov away but Daskalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daskalov jumps guard and drags Money to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Daskalov seems to have recovered his senses.
Money drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daskalov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daskalov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daskalov!
Money is not content to let Daskalov control the position.
Money is trying to control Daskalov's posture but Daskalov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Daskalov working the ground and pound from side control.
Money is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daskalov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Money is not content to let Daskalov control the position.
Daskalov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Money haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to get back to half guard.
Money is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daskalov throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Daskalov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Money makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Money.
Daskalov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Money's head.
Daskalov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Money manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money tries to break free but Daskalov pushes him back against the cage.
Daskalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Money misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gimme Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Daskalov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Daskalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Money moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daskalov slips a straight right by Money.
Money swings for the body but Daskalov moves out of range.
Money with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daskalov to score with a decent uppercut.
Money dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daskalov. That did some damage!
Money throws an off balance right hand
and Daskalov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daskalov.
Money wants a takedown but no success here.
Daskalov prevents Money from breaking the clinch.
Daskalov breaks the clinch.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Daskalov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daskalov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Money won't be happy with that.
Daskalov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Money takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Money is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Money is looking for a sweep. Daskalov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daskalov is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daskalov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Money is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov wants to pass the guard but Money is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money is trying to maintain the position but Daskalov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Daskalov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Money looks to land a right hand but Daskalov moved out of range.
Money misses with a hook.
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target.
Money works the jab nicely.
Daskalov slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Gimme Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Daskalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daskalov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Money thows a leg kick but Daskalov checks it
and Daskalov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daskalov trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Daskalov advances position into side control!
Daskalov trying to control the position but Money is working away.
Money is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Money regains half guard.
Daskalov is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer.
Daskalov stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Daskalov.
Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daskalov manages to avoid it.
Money looks to land a left hand but Daskalov moved out of range nicely.
Money throws a leg kick that misses.
Daskalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money misses with a body punch
and Daskalov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daskalov slips a straight right by Money.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Money as he connects with a hook.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daskalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gimme Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Daskalov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Money throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daskalov.
Money lands a head shot.
Daskalov slips a straight right by Money.
Money misses with a takedown attempt
and Daskalov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daskalov is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer.
Daskalov drops an elbow to the side of Money's head.
Daskalov trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Money makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Money.
Daskalov looking to pass the guard.
Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daskalov defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daskalov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalov scoring with some ground and pound.
Daskalov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daskalov has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
Daskalov landing with the ground and pound.
Daskalov stops Money from standing up.
Daskalov wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Daskalov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daskalov won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Daskalov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Money is trying to improve his position.
Daskalov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Daskalov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daskalov wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daskalov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Money parries the strikes from Daskalov easily there. Daskalov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Money to escape.
Daskalov is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money seems a little lost for a moment, as Daskalov dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is looking to regain half guard here but Daskalov keeps moving and retains side control.
Money sneaks back into half guard.
Daskalov content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Daskalov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Money misses the jab.
Money swings for the body but Daskalov moves out of range.
Gimme Money is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Money blocks the low kick.
Daskalov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Money.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daskalov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Daskalov ducks down to avoid it.
Money throws a big shot that misses.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Daskalov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daskalov is pressing down on Money's thigh, looking to free his foot. Money is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daskalov controlling the pace.
Money is looking for a sweep. Daskalov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Money is trying to stand back up but Daskalov is controlling him
Martin Daskalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daskalov lands strikes from half guard.
Gimme Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Money is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daskalov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Daskalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gimme Money!
Gimme Money managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
Martin Daskalov spoke after the fight, saying 'The better man always wins!'.
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hype
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