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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko has chosen Fuck Them All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monteban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monteban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostyrko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monteban keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kostyrko takes one on the button.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up.
Monteban throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostyrko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kostyrko moves to clinch but Monteban breaks away
and Monteban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monteban.
Monteban won't allow Kostyrko to sweep him here.
Monteban passes Kostyrko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kostyrko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monteban is looking to advance position but Kostyrko won't allow it.
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!
Kostyrko is trying to control but can't.
Kostyrko is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Monteban's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monteban scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostyrko tries to get to full guard but Monteban has control of the leg.
Monteban trying to mount his opponent but Kostyrko defends it.
Kostyrko is staying active underneath Monteban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kostyrko is looking for a sweep. Monteban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kostyrko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monteban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monteban's back!
Monteban can't escape the position.
Monteban trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kostyrko tries to get the hooks in deep but Monteban pushed the leg off.
Monteban tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Monteban regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteban desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Monteban manages to get to full guard.
Monteban wants to sweep here but Kostyrko controlling him for the moment.
Kostyrko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kostyrko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kostyrko wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
Kostyrko postures up.
Monteban looking for a triangle here. Kostyrko is fighting it but it looks tight! Monteban pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kostyrko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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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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