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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gorkem Tuncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Laponov (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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185 cm
25
155 lbs
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172 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gorkem Tuncer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Laponov! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Tuncer misses. Laponov tried to score with a low kick but Tuncer checks it. Tuncer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laponov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tuncer's guard. Laponov 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. Tuncer wants to stand and escape but Laponov is having none of it. Laponov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuncer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tuncer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laponov on the ground. Tuncer wants to stand up but Laponov is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laponov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Laponov 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. Tuncer wants to get back to his feet but Laponov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Laponov 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. Tuncer wants to stand up but Laponov is controlling him. Laponov wants to control from the top but Tuncer keeps moving. Laponov prevents Tuncer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Laponov stays in close to Tuncer's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Laponov throws a head kick that misses. Tuncer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tuncer swings for the body but Laponov moves out of range.
Tuncer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tuncer wants it to stay on the feet. Laponov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuncer napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tuncer is looking to get back to his feet here but Laponov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tuncer's back. Laponov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tuncer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Laponov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laponov controlling from the back. Tuncer is trying to get back to his feet but Laponov has full control of the position and if anything, Tuncer has just worked his way into a worse spot. Tuncer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tuncer is trying to stand back up. Laponov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tuncer taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Laponov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Laponov!
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G |
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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
40% |
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