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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasko Stefanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chain Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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190 cm
25
205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nasko Stefanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chain Chulainn! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stefanov lands a right hook to the body.
Chulainn with a poor takedown and Stefanov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chain Chulainn has been cut. Chulainn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Stefanov wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
Stefanov is working hard here to advance position. Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ground and pound from Chulainn. Stefanov trying to control here.
Chulainn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chulainn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stefanov! Stefanov can't escape the position.
Chulainn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Stefanov tries to improve his position but instead Chulainn has taken his back! Chulainn misses with an elbow to the head. Stefanov trying to control the position but Chulainn manages to sink in the hooks. Chulainn is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stefanov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stefanov wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Chulainn manages to miss with strikes from the back. A bit of a pause in the action here. Chulainn controlling the positon. Chulainn working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stefanov trying to control the action but Chulainn just sinks the hooks in. Chulainn working for a choke but Stefanov is defending well. Even with his hooks in, Chulainn manages to miss with strikes from the back. Stefanov holding both Chulainn 's hands and preventing any damage. Stefanov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chulainn.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Chulainn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Stefanov is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chulainn working for a choke but Stefanov is defending well. Stefanov covering up well and avoiding damage. Chulainn tightening his grip on Stefanov, looking for the choke. Stefanov wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chulainn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chulainn controlling well, preventing Stefanov from escaping the position.
Chulainn working for the choke. Chulainn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chulainn not allowing Stefanov to control his hands. Chulainn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stefanov doesn't escape. Stefanov showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stefanov tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chain Chulainn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chain Chulainn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stefanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanov scores with a body shot.
Chulainn misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulainn moves into the clinch successfully.
Chulainn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards. Chulainn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulainn moves away. Chulainn has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chulainn jumps guard.
Stefanov preventing the sweep. Stefanov wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving. Stefanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stefanov trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom. Chulainn wants to sweep but no luck. Stefanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Chain Chulainn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stefanov throws a shot from downtown. Chulainn moves away and avoids it. Chulainn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefanov but Stefanov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Chulainn digs a good hook to Stefanov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chulainn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stefanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Chulainn postures up and lands a big shot to Stefanov's brow. Chulainn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Chulainn gets to his feet. Stefanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Chulainn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Stefanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stefanov trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulainn passes to full mount! Stefanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stefanov tries to lock up and control but Chulainn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Chulainn controlling the pace for now. Chulainn landing punches. Stefanov tries to reverse the position but Chulainn maintains control. Chulainn controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stefanov has left one of his arms exposed and Chulainn doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Stefanov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chain Chulainn!
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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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