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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 acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Falko Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Estrada swings for the body but Muchacho moves out of range.
Muchacho tries to clinch but Estrada moves out of range.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estrada prevents Muchacho from standing back up.
Estrada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muchacho's head.
Muchacho tries to get to full guard but Estrada has control of the leg.
Muchacho is looking to escape.
Estrada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muchacho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Estrada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muchacho is just riding it out for now. Estrada eventually gives up the hold.
Muchacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Estrada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Estrada is thwarting Muchacho's attempts to control the position.
Estrada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Estrada throwing shots but Muchacho is blocking nicely.
Estrada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muchacho defends it well.
Muchacho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Estrada is looking to take a break and control but Muchacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muchacho is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Estrada jumps into side control!
Estrada working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada misses with the ground and pound.
Muchacho tries to bench press Estrada off him but Estrada keeps the position.
Muchacho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Estrada.
Estrada lands a few punches from side control.
Estrada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Estrada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Muchacho parries the strikes from Estrada easily there. Estrada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muchacho to escape.
Estrada cracks Muchacho with a big elbow.
Muchacho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Estrada.
Estrada tries to advance to mount but Muchacho denies him.
Muchacho is pushing Estrada's head away, looking to escape. Estrada manages to hold on to the position though.
Muchacho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Muchacho is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Estrada.
Muchacho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Estrada.
Estrada scoring with punches and elbows.
Muchacho stops Estrada from passing to mount.
Estrada in side control, throwing shots but Muchacho defends.
Estrada postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Estrada working the ground and pound but Muchacho is defending the strikes.
Estrada working away.
Muchacho pushes Estrada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Estrada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Muchacho tries to improve position but can't.
Estrada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho dodges the ground and pound from Estrada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Estrada.
Estrada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Estrada is working Muchacho over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Muchacho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Muchacho is trying to get back to his feet.
Estrada is trying to ground and pound but Muchacho uses the momentary lack of control by Estrada to regain half guard.
Estrada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Estrada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estrada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muchacho tries to kick Estrada off but Estrada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Muchacho looks gassed!
Muchacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Falko Estrada dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Estrada gets caught flat footed, as Muchacho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muchacho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muchacho trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Muchacho defends easily.
Muchacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estrada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muchacho is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estrada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Muchacho postures up.
Muchacho throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muchacho defends it easily.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estrada is looking for a triangle but Muchacho pushes his legs off easily.
Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet.
Estrada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muchacho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchacho won't allow Estrada to sweep him here.
Muchacho passes Estrada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muchacho lands strikes from half guard.
Muchacho lands strikes from half guard.
Estrada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muchacho is just content to waste time from the top position. Estrada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Falko Estrada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muchacho defends it easily.
Estrada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muchacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Muchacho defends easily.
Muchacho wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Muchacho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Estrada kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Muchacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
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.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muchacho passes Estrada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muchacho is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Muchacho looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muchacho trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Muchacho defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Falko Estrada dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Estrada thows a body shot but no joy.
Muchacho works Estrada's body with a nice hook.
Muchacho looking to score a takedown here. Estrada is defending well but Muchacho drives through and ends up in Estrada's guard.
Muchacho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muchacho has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Muchacho wants to stand and escape but instead Estrada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Estrada throwing strikes from guard but Muchacho blocks nicely.
Muchacho has momentary wrist control but Estrada slips an elbow through the middle.
Estrada thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada tries to free his leg and advance position but Muchacho is retaining full guard.
Estrada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Estrada postures up in Muchacho's guard and throws a big left but Muchacho blocks it.
Muchacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Estrada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Estrada throwing strikes but missing.
Muchacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estrada.
Muchacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muchacho is looking to sweep but instead, Estrada has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Estrada lands with a punch from half guard.
Muchacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Muchacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Estrada trying to control the action but Muchacho is working from the bottom.
Ivan Muchacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muchacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muchacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Muchacho wants to stand back up but Estrada manages to pass into side control.
Estrada wants to control but Muchacho is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada lands a nice forearm strike.
Estrada prevents Muchacho from escaping the position.
Estrada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muchacho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muchacho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Muchacho parries the strikes from Estrada easily there. Estrada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muchacho to escape.
Muchacho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Muchacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Muchacho is not content to let Estrada control the position.
Falko Estrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muchacho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Estrada is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Muchacho's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muchacho tries to bench press Estrada off him but Estrada keeps the position.
Estrada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Estrada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estrada lands a decent elbow from side control.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muchacho can do to turn this around?
Estrada scores with punches from side control.
Estrada working the ground and pound but Muchacho is defending the strikes.
Estrada just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Falko Estrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Estrada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Falko Estrada!
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