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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Soikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Soikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soikov tries for a takedown but Ciccone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciccone is just out of range.
Ciccone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ciccone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciccone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ciccone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciccone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soikov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ciccone being controlled here momentarily.
Ciccone won't allow Soikov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ciccone has managed to get both his arms back between Soikov's legs - danger averted.
Soikov keeping full guard, as Ciccone tries to pass.
Ciccone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikov trying to control the position.
Ciccone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciccone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ciccone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ciccone wants to pass the guard but Soikov is keeping the position.
Ciccone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ciccone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soikov defends it well.
Ciccone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciccone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ciccone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Soikov is posturing up here but Ciccone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Soikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Soikov has to tap! Slick submission there by Ciccone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrico Ciccone!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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