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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Schism. Kostyrko has chosen Fuck Them All as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Philipp Kostyrko enters the cage!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko has closed the distance and engaged Socrates in a clinch.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Socrates blocks it.
Socrates avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Socrates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Socrates has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kostyrko after a bit of a struggle.
Socrates is trying to drag Kostyrko to the mat but Kostyrko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates dodges an elbow strike from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Socrates blocks it.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Socrates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kostyrko is defending well.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Socrates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostyrko prevents it.
Socrates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kostyrko regains guard immediately.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kostyrko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kostyrko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kostyrko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates postures up.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Socrates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kostyrko is keeping the position for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Philipp Kostyrko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Socrates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kostyrko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Socrates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Socrates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socrates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kostyrko's head.
Kostyrko working a defensive guard here.
Socrates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kostyrko keeping full guard, as Socrates tries to pass.
Socrates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates drops back looking for a leg! Kostyrko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kostyrko manages to kick Socrates off! Socrates jumps back into Kostyrko's guard.
Socrates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kostyrko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Socrates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Socrates looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socrates postures up in Kostyrko's guard and throws a big left but Kostyrko blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostyrko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Socrates being controlled here momentarily.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kostyrko trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Socrates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Socrates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kostyrko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostyrko, not yet.
Kostyrko looking to control.
Socrates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Socrates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kostyrko's head.
Socrates postures up.
Socrates chips away with some ground and pound.
Socrates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Socrates is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostyrko has wrist control.
Kostyrko is trying to control the position but Socrates postures up.
Socrates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kostyrko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Socrates scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socrates trying to control but Kostyrko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kostyrko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Socrates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kostyrko trying to strike off his back.
Socrates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Socrates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Socrates throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostyrko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Socrates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kostyrko wants to get back to his feet but Socrates passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Socrates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostyrko is fending him off so far but Socrates persists. Nope, Kostyrko circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Socrates.
Kostyrko is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kostyrko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Socrates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kostyrko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Socrates looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kostyrko is avoiding damage well.
Kostyrko regains half guard.
Socrates throwing shots but Kostyrko is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kostyrko keeps trying to improve his position.
Kostyrko is still trying to improve position.
Kostyrko wants to sweep but Socrates has passed to side control!
Socrates is trying to get an arm triangle but Kostyrko is defending well.
Socrates working away.
Georgio Socrates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kostyrko is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kostyrko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Socrates scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostyrko is trying to improve his position.
Socrates working away.
Kostyrko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Socrates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Socrates connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kostyrko some visible discomfort.
Kostyrko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko tries to buck Socrates off but Socrates is having none of it.
Socrates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kostyrko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kostyrko is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Kostyrko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Socrates connects with a decent elbow.
Kostyrko is looking to regain half guard here but Socrates keeps moving and retains side control.
Socrates has hold of Kostyrko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kostyrko seems comfortable defending it but Socrates has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kostyrko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kostyrko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Socrates couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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