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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falko Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Muchacho will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Falko Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchacho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Estrada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Estrada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muchacho defends well.
Estrada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muchacho is one step ahead there.
Muchacho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muchacho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Estrada has his foot on Muchacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muchacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Estrada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muchacho trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Muchacho pushing down on Estrada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muchacho wants to pass the guard but Estrada is defending well.
Estrada is not content to let Muchacho control the position.
Muchacho throwing shots but Estrada is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho seems to be working for a kimura but Estrada defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muchacho in particular looking to stall.
Muchacho wants to stand up but Estrada has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Estrada is looking to improve his position.
Estrada trying to control here.
Muchacho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Estrada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estrada.
Estrada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muchacho is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho postures up.
Muchacho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Muchacho defends easily.
Muchacho stands up from Estrada's guard - Muchacho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Estrada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muchacho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Estrada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muchacho.
Estrada is staying active underneath Muchacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estrada looking for submissions off his back.
Muchacho trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muchacho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho is keen to just control but Estrada is a slippery customer.
Muchacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estrada's head.
Muchacho trying to control from half guard but Estrada is working away.
Estrada wants to improve his position but Muchacho is controlling well.
Estrada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estrada actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muchacho tries to pass to full mount but Estrada defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Estrada trying to control but Muchacho postures up.
Muchacho stands up out of the half guard.
Estrada misses with a lunging right hand
and Muchacho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Estrada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muchacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muchacho's back!
Estrada missing with strikes from the back.
Estrada throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Muchacho!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Estrada's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Muchacho wants to control his opponent's hands but Estrada gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estrada trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Muchacho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Muchacho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Estrada misses the body punch
and Muchacho counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Estrada.
Muchacho misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Muchacho.
Estrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Muchacho controls his hands.
Estrada is trying to maintain a safe position but Muchacho gets an underhook and turns Estrada into the cage.
Nice body punch from Muchacho - that landed with a thud.
Muchacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Estrada takes a shot to the head.
Muchacho is pushing Estrada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Estrada misses with some punches.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
Come on Estrada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Estrada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Estrada wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Estrada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Muchacho.
A short right from Muchacho on the inside.
Muchacho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Muchacho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Muchacho keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muchacho.
Estrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Muchacho.
A right hand to the body from Muchacho.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muchacho.
Estrada misses with the head strike.
Muchacho is working Estrada over against the cage.
Muchacho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muchacho controlling the action here for a moment.
Muchacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muchacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Estrada or not.
Muchacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muchacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muchacho obliges.
Muchacho lands a right hand.
Muchacho is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Muchacho as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Estrada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Estrada.
Come on Muchacho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muchacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Muchacho.
Estrada working aggressively here.
Estrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muchacho's elbow.
Estrada is struggling to control the position.
Muchacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muchacho trying to control the position but instead, Estrada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muchacho into the cage.
Muchacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muchacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Estradas head.
Muchacho is pushing Estrada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Estrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muchacho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Estrada's face.
Muchacho lands with a light punch inside.
Muchacho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Estrada scores with a shot to the side of Muchacho's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muchacho.
Ivan Muchacho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muchacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Muchacho.
Estrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muchacho.
Estrada trying to control the position but instead, Muchacho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Estrada into the cage.
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muchacho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Muchacho wants to pass the guard but Estrada is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada is trying to control but can't.
Muchacho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estrada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Estrada gets full guard.
Estrada has his foot on Muchacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muchacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Estrada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muchacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muchacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muchacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muchacho throws a big right hand that misses.
Estrada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muchacho defends well.
Muchacho works over Estrada with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muchacho trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estrada working for submissions but it's allowed Muchacho to get to half guard.
Estrada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muchacho pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Muchacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Estrada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muchacho swivels and escapes.
Falko Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muchacho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muchacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Estrada counters with a straight right hand.
Muchacho feints and as Estrada raises his hands in defense, Muchacho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muchacho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muchacho preventing the sweep.
Muchacho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Estrada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muchacho lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho stands up and beckons Estrada to his feet.
Estrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muchacho moves away.
Estrada misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Estrada misses
and Muchacho moves into the clinch.
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muchacho gets the takedown into side control.
Estrada is not content to let Muchacho control the position.
Muchacho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muchacho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Estrada some visible discomfort.
Estrada defending against the ground and pound.
Estrada is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Estrada tries to improve position but can't.
Estrada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muchacho wants to control but Estrada is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Estrada wants to get back to full guard.
Estrada gets full guard.
Muchacho looking to pass the guard.
Ivan Muchacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muchacho 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Muchacho.
Estrada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Estrada takes a swing at Muchacho's ribcage but misses.
Estrada throws a body punch but Muchacho moves out of range.
Estrada misses with a right hand
and Muchacho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muchacho.
Muchacho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muchacho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estrada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Muchacho rolls with it to try and escape but Estrada cranks on the arm and Muchacho is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Falko Estrada!
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