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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Riggs (ranked 25415 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atakan Aslan (ranked 10053 p4p, 0 weight class). Aslan has chosen Sagopa Kajmer - Sertlik Kanında Var Hayatın as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saul Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atakan Aslan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aslan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aslan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aslan connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs working for a triangle but Aslan defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslan chips away with some ground and pound.
Aslan wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Aslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aslan stands up from Riggs's guard - Aslan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aslan throws a series of punches but Riggs moves out of range.
Aslan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Aslan fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Aslan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aslan, not yet.
Aslan is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs really is a fat lump.
Aslan trying to strike off his back.
Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him.
Aslan fails to land with a series of punches.
Aslan looks winded!
Riggs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Aslan is looking for a triangle but Riggs pushes his legs off easily.
Riggs stands up and waves to Aslan to follow him.
Riggs darts in and clinches Aslan up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Aslan tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aslan!
Aslan wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is dominant here and he's now got Aslan's back!
Riggs lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Riggs scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs is cranking Aslan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aslan! He's tightened the choke and Aslan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Riggs!
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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
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