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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matej Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Ludczynsky (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Amsterdam, Matej Asanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Ludczynsky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanovic lands a head shot.
Asanovic tries to clinch up but Ludczynsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ludczynsky has his takedown stuffed
and Asanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asanovic as he avoids it easily.
Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asanovic sprawls well. Asanovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ludczynsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Matej Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Ludczynsky.
Asanovic with a poor takedown
and Ludczynsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludczynsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asanovic tries for a takedown but Ludczynsky circles away easily
so Ludczynsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ludczynsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Asanovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Asanovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludczynsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Ludczynsky wants to sweep here but Asanovic controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic advances to half guard.
Ludczynsky controlling the position for now.
Ludczynsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Asanovic.
Ludczynsky keeping moving, preventing Asanovic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asanovic stacks Ludczynsky on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asanovic!
Asanovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Asanovic trying to control the action but Ludczynsky is working from the bottom.
Ludczynsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ludczynsky stops Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky is keen to just control but Asanovic is a slippery customer.
Asanovic keeping hold of Ludczynsky's head, controlling as best he can.
Asanovic is trying to maintain the position but Ludczynsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Ludczynsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludczynsky working the head and body with strikes.
Ludczynsky wants to take a breather but Asanovic is having none of it.
Ludczynsky wants to pass the guard but Asanovic is defending well.
Ludczynsky looks gassed!
Ludczynsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Ludczynsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asanovic has his takedown stuffed
and Ludczynsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ludczynsky leaning against his opponent.
Ludczynsky is trying to force a seperation but Asanovic has the dominant position.
Ludczynsky stalling.
Asanovic is pressed up against the cage. Ludczynsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanovic down to the mat. Asanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asanovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ludczynsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asanovic is in Ludczynsky's guard.
Asanovic trying to control but Ludczynsky is working from the bottom.
Asanovic being controlled here momentarily.
Ludczynsky is breathing heavily.
Ludczynsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludczynsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Asanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ludczynsky keeping moving, preventing Asanovic from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matej Asanovic.
Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asanovic sprawls well. Asanovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ludczynsky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense.
Matej Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Ludczynsky.
Asanovic shoots and misses
and Ludczynsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Ludczynsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asanovic.
Ludczynsky jumps guard.
Ludczynsky keeping moving, preventing Asanovic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Asanovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ludczynsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asanovic wants to control from the top but Ludczynsky keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matej Asanovic just wasn't active enough.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ludczynsky.
Ludczynsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asanovic wants to clinch up but Ludczynsky keeps it at a distance.
Ludczynsky scores with a takedown into Asanovic's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludczynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Asanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Ludczynsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Asanovic tries to clinch
and Ludczynsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Asanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ludczynsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ludczynsky wants to pass the guard but Asanovic is defending well.
Asanovic tries to get to full guard but Ludczynsky has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludczynsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ludczynsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ludczynsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludczynsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asanovic trying to hold on to Ludczynsky's head to control him but Ludczynsky postures up.
Ludczynsky content to control rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ludczynsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asanovic is fending him off so far but Ludczynsky persists. Nope, Asanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Asanovic stuffs the takedown.
Asanovic tries to bum rush Ludczynsky with a series of wild strikes but Ludczynsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asanovic shoots and misses
and Ludczynsky counters with a shoot takedown. Asanovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Ludczynsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ludczynsky trying to control but Asanovic is working from the bottom.
Ludczynsky throws a strike but Asanovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asanovic looking to sit in guard and control but Ludczynsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludczynsky is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky stands and throws Asanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ludczynsky controlling the position from side mount.
Ludczynsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asanovic's legs.
You can see the frustration on Asanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asanovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ludczynsky's best efforts.
Ludczynsky wants to free his trapped foot but Asanovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ludczynsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Asanovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ludczynsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Asanovic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ludczynsky is thwarting Asanovic's attempts to control the position.
Asanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matej Asanovic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Asanovic with a poor takedown
and Ludczynsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asanovic won't be happy with that.
Asanovic tries to buck Ludczynsky off but Ludczynsky is having none of it.
Ludczynsky slows the pace down.
Ludczynsky looks up at the clock and then as Asanovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ludczynsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Matej Asanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Ludczynsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asanovic throws Ludczynsky to one side and escapes!
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Ludczynsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ludczynsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Ludczynsky!
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energy
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