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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rai Costa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanko Enevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rai Costa Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Costa Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tanko Enevski!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enevski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costa Jr is trying to improve his position.
Costa Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Enevski off and has taken his back!
Enevski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Enevski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Costa Jr's arms.
Costa Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costa Jr is trying to stick to Enevski's back but Enevski is turning into Costa Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Costa Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Enevski.
Enevski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Costa Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enevski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Enevski 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.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enevski looks gassed!
Costa Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa Jr, not yet.
Enevski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Enevski won't allow Costa Jr to sweep him here.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enevski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Costa Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enevski pushes down on Costa Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Costa Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enevski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Enevski stopping the sweep attempt from Costa Jr.
Costa Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Costa Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Enevski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Costa Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Enevski's back instead.
Costa Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Enevski manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enevski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Enevski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa Jr has his foot on Enevski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enevski works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Enevski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Enevski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Costa Jr defends it well.
Enevski seems to be looking for submissions.
Costa Jr is looking for a sweep. Enevski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enevski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costa Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enevski.
Costa Jr manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enevski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Costa Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Enevski!
Enevski is looking to improve his position but Costa Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Enevski is in no mood to give up.
Costa Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Enevski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Enevski sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rai Costa Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Costa Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Enevski feints and as Costa Jr raises his hands in defense, Enevski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enevski drops back looking for a leg! Costa Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa Jr manages to kick Enevski off! Enevski jumps back into Costa Jr's guard.
Costa Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Enevski tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa Jr is retaining full guard.
Enevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Enevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enevski is one step ahead there.
Enevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Enevski drops back looking for a leg! Costa Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa Jr manages to kick Enevski off! Enevski jumps back into Costa Jr's guard.
Costa Jr working for a triangle but Enevski defends it easily.
Enevski drops back looking for a leg! Costa Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa Jr manages to kick Enevski off! Enevski jumps back into Costa Jr's guard.
Costa Jr looking for a guillotine here but Enevski defends easily.
Enevski preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enevski drops back looking for a leg! Costa Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa Jr manages to kick Enevski off! Enevski jumps back into Costa Jr's guard.
Costa Jr wants to sweep here but Enevski controlling him for the moment.
Costa Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Enevski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Costa Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Enevski's back instead.
Enevski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Enevski tries to reverse the position but Costa Jr maintains control.
Costa Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Enevski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enevski gets full guard.
Enevski has his foot on Costa Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Enevski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa Jr wants to pass the guard but Enevski is keeping the position.
Costa Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Costa Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Enevski has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Costa Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Enevski has managed to lock this one up! Can Costa Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Enevski on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tanko Enevski!
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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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