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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Aslamanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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188 cm
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185 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Mudzuri.
Aslamanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mudzuri counters with a left and a right that stings Aslamanov.
Mudzuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Aslamanov.
Mudzuri tries to sprawl but Aslamanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aslamanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aslamanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mudzuri sees it coming and defends easily.
Mudzuri trying to control from the bottom.
Mudzuri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mudzuri actively working from the bottom here.
Mudzuri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aslamanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aslamanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudzuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aslamanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslamanov winds up and cracks Mudzuri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aslamanov seems to be working for a kimura but Mudzuri defends the submission attempt.
Mudzuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aslamanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mudzuri tries to roll over but Aslamanov keeps him under control.
Aslamanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mudzuri defends it well.
Aslamanov throwing shots but Mudzuri is blocking nicely.
Aslamanov is working for a kimura but Mudzuri is defending it quite comfortably.
Mudzuri manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aslamanov throwing strikes but missing.
Aslamanov won't allow Mudzuri to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aslamanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mudzuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mudzuri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aslamanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aslamanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov throwing strikes but missing.
Mudzuri looking for a sweep. Not yet Mudzuri, not yet.
Aslamanov postures up in Mudzuri's guard and throws a big left but Mudzuri blocks it.
Aslamanov stopping the sweep attempt from Mudzuri.
Aslamanov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Basics -LOD- . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aslamanov lands a couple of elbows.
Mudzuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aslamanov cracks Mudzuri with a solid left hand.
Mudzuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mudzuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Aslamanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aslamanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mudzuri is fending him off so far but Aslamanov persists. Nope, Mudzuri circles away and we're back to standing.
Mudzuri misses with a body shot.
Mudzuri is looking to clinch.
Aslamanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mudzuri finds it's way round the side to connect with Aslamanov's head.
Mudzuri stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mudzuri. Aslamanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Mudzuri lands.
Aslamanov fails to land the takedown.
Josiah Mudzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Aslamanov.
Aslamanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mudzuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aslamanov scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudzuri rushes Aslamanov and presses him up against the cage.
Mudzuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aslamanovs head.
Mudzuri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mudzuri taking a breather.
Mudzuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aslamanov tries to pull guard but Mudzuri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mudzuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aslamanov is trying to pull guard but Mudzuri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aslamanov looking for a takedown.
Mudzuri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aslamanov jumps guard but Mudzuri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aslamanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mudzuri is leaning against Aslamanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aslamanov is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mudzuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aslamanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mudzuri walks away with a smile on his face. Aslamanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri jabs Aslamanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aslamanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Mudzuri misses.
Mudzuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aslamanov ducks right into an uppercut from Mudzuri.
Mudzuri catches Aslamanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mudzuri stuns Aslamanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aslamanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Mudzuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aslamanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mudzuri throws a shot to the body.
Aslamanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aslamanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aslamanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mudzuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aslamanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mudzuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri digs a good body shot into Aslamanov's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudzuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mudzuri connects with a body shot.
Mudzuri lands a jab to Aslamanov's midsection.
A jab from Mudzuri does it's job there.
Mudzuri scores with a three punch combo!
Aslamanov is rocked!
Mudzuri drops Aslamanov with a right and a left! Mudzuri comes rushing in but Aslamanov regains his composure and manages to keep Mudzuri in guard.
Aslamanov is still in real trouble! Can Mudzuri finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mudzuri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mudzuri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mudzuri forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Mudzuri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aslamanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aslamanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Josiah Mudzuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aslamanov shoots and misses
and Mudzuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mudzuri drops Aslamanov with a right and a left! Mudzuri comes rushing in but Aslamanov regains his composure and manages to keep Mudzuri in guard.
Aslamanov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aslamanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mudzuri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mudzuri seems to be looking for submissions.
Mudzuri trying to pass the guard but Aslamanov defending well.
Mudzuri is working for a kimura but Aslamanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mudzuri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aslamanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudzuri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aslamanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mudzuri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslamanov won't allow Mudzuri to pass to mount.
Mudzuri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mudzuri wants to take a breather but Aslamanov is having none of it.
Mudzuri tries to pass to full mount but Aslamanov defends it.
Mudzuri seems to be working for a kimura but Aslamanov defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mudzuri pulls his head out easily.
Aslamanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mudzuri pulls his head out easily.
Mudzuri is looking to advance position but Aslamanov won't allow it.
Aslamanov is looking to improve his position.
Mudzuri is looking to take a break and control but Aslamanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mudzuri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aslamanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Mudzuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aslamanov can do to turn this around?
Aslamanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aslamanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri works his way into side control.
Mudzuri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mudzuri wants to control but Aslamanov is keeping him busy.
Aslamanov tries to buck Mudzuri off but Mudzuri is having none of it.
Aslamanov gets back to half guard.
Mudzuri wants to control but Aslamanov is keeping him busy.
Aslamanov gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri passes Aslamanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mudzuri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aslamanov actively working from the bottom here.
Aslamanov looking for submissions off his back.
Mudzuri is trying to work for a kimura but Aslamanov is defending well.
Aslamanov looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aslamanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Mudzuri clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mudzuri moves into the clinch.
Mudzuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mudzuri lands with a left to the head.
Aslamanov is trying to pull guard but Mudzuri has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Mudzuri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aslamanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mudzuri to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mudzuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mudzuri avoiding damage.
Mudzuri seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Aslamanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hand to the body from Mudzuri.
Mudzuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aslamanov or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudzuri lands with a right to the head.
Mudzuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aslamanov backwards.
A short right from Mudzuri on the inside.
Mudzuri pushes Aslamanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mudzuri stalls.
A body shot lands from Mudzuri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mudzuri.
Mudzuri lands a right hand.
Mudzuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mudzuri effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mudzuri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Josiah Mudzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Aslamanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mudzuri moves in looking to clinch but Aslamanov pushes him off.
Mudzuri tries to clinch up.
Mudzuri lands a jab to Aslamanov's midsection.
Josiah Mudzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aslamanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Josiah Mudzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mudzuri clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri breaks from the clinch.
Aslamanov misses with a takedown
and Mudzuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mudzuri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mudzuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aslamanov.
Mudzuri drops Aslamanov with a right and a left! Mudzuri comes rushing in but Aslamanov regains his composure and manages to keep Mudzuri in guard.
Aslamanov is still in real trouble! Can Mudzuri finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudzuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aslamanov is keeping the position for now.
Aslamanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mudzuri slips nicely into half guard.
Ruslan Aslamanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov is refusing to be controlled, as Mudzuri sits in half guard.
Mudzuri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aslamanov is in trouble now - Mudzuri has advanced to mount!
Mudzuri prevents Aslamanov from getting the reversal.
Aslamanov has left one of his arms exposed and Mudzuri doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Aslamanov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josiah Mudzuri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Josiah Mudzuri made sure he mentioned Atlantis, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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