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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethaward Taufiqurohman (ranked 5912 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandros Margaritopoulos (ranked 4834 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethaward Taufiqurohman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethaward Taufiqurohman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandros Margaritopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margaritopoulos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taufiqurohman!
Margaritopoulos scoring with punches and elbows.
Taufiqurohman tries to escape but Margaritopoulos is in control.
Margaritopoulos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taufiqurohman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taufiqurohman is trying to get back to his feet.
Margaritopoulos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Margaritopoulos taking a breather here.
Taufiqurohman is pushing Margaritopoulos's head away, looking to escape. Margaritopoulos manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margaritopoulos advances nicely into full mount.
Taufiqurohman tries to buck Margaritopoulos off but he can't manage it.
Margaritopoulos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taufiqurohman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margaritopoulos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Margaritopoulos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taufiqurohman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Margaritopoulos trying to control but Taufiqurohman is having none of it.
Taufiqurohman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Margaritopoulos with the ground and pound from mount.
Margaritopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Margaritopoulos trying to control but Taufiqurohman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Margaritopoulos trying to control but Taufiqurohman is having none of it.
Margaritopoulos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taufiqurohman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Margaritopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Margaritopoulos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taufiqurohman to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margaritopoulos wants to clinch up but Taufiqurohman keeps it at a distance.
Taufiqurohman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taufiqurohman misses with a head kick.
Taufiqurohman is breathing heavily.
Margaritopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taufiqurohman.
Margaritopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Taufiqurohman shoots for a takedown but Margaritopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Margaritopoulos moves into the clinch.
Margaritopoulos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taufiqurohman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Margaritopoulos slows down the pace here.
Taufiqurohman is working for takedown but Margaritopoulos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Margaritopoulos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margaritopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Margaritopoulos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taufiqurohman avoiding damage as Margaritopoulos throws knees to the body.
Taufiqurohman managing to block the knees to the body from Margaritopoulos.
Taufiqurohman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Margaritopoulos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Margaritopoulos is trying to break free.
Taufiqurohman is pressed up against the cage. Margaritopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taufiqurohman down to the mat. Taufiqurohman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Margaritopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Taufiqurohman pushes him off.
Margaritopoulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taufiqurohman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Margaritopoulos somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taufiqurohman misses with a takedown
and Margaritopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandros Margaritopoulos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Margaritopoulos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taufiqurohman's guard.
Taufiqurohman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Margaritopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Margaritopoulos is pushing down on Taufiqurohman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taufiqurohman is fighting to maintain full guard but Margaritopoulos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Margaritopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taufiqurohman wants to get back to his feet.
Taufiqurohman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Margaritopoulos is trying to control. Taufiqurohman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taufiqurohman tries to kick Margaritopoulos off in order to stand up. Margaritopoulos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Taufiqurohman is looking to get back to his feet here but Margaritopoulos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Taufiqurohman's back.
Taufiqurohman trying to get back to his feet but Margaritopoulos is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Margaritopoulos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Margaritopoulos controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margaritopoulos looking for the choke from the back.
Taufiqurohman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Margaritopoulos controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taufiqurohman is trying to get back to his feet but Margaritopoulos has full control of the position and if anything, Taufiqurohman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Margaritopoulos punishes Taufiqurohman with strikes from the back mount.
Taufiqurohman fending off the submission attempt from Margaritopoulos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taufiqurohman is trying to get back to his feet but Margaritopoulos has full control of the position and if anything, Taufiqurohman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Margaritopoulos is looking to control Taufiqurohman but Taufiqurohman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Taufiqurohman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Taufiqurohman trying to get back to his feet but Margaritopoulos is in full control for now.
Taufiqurohman is trying to defend against the choke here but Margaritopoulos has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Margaritopoulos Tightens the hold and Taufiqurohman taps out furiously! Margaritopoulos displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandros Margaritopoulos!
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