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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahmed Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazer closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Lazer breaks from the clinch.
Lazer throws a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Lang goes for a double leg but Lazer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lazer continues to drive forward.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lazer has eaten all the pies!
Nice takedown defense from Lazer. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lazer as Lang shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazer dives in and scores a takedown into Lang's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Lang wants to control the position but Lazer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer works his way into full mount!
Lang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lazer looking for a guillotine from mount but Lang is having none of it.
Lazer trying to control but Lang is having none of it.
Lang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lazer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang gets back to half guard.
Lang tries to get to full guard but Lazer has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is thwarting Lang's attempts to control the position.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Lazer wants to stand up but Lang is controlling the position.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazer on the ground.
Lazer not doing much here.
Lazer wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lazer trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
Lang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lazer scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.
Lazer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lazer wants to pass to mount but Lang is defending the position.
Lazer working Lang over with strikes.
Lazer passes to full mount!
Lazer lands a couple of good shots and Lang has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lazer tightening his grip on Lang, looking for the choke.
Lang trying to control the action but Lazer just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lazer is trying to stick to Lang's back but Lang is turning into Lazer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lazer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lang.
Lazer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Lazer.
Lazer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Lang preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Lazer dominated that round.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lang tries to counter by clinching up but Lazer breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahmed Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
Lang stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazer. Lazer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang is looking to counter the offense by Lazer and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang looks for a takedown but Lazer sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer blocks a head kick by Lang.
Lazer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazer.
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazer, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazer has Lang pressed against the cage.
Lang is trying to break free.
Lazer breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer misses with a body shot.
Lazer throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
Lazer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lazer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lazer wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Lang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lazer's waist but Lazer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lang off to one side.
Lazer has closed the distance and engaged Lang in a clinch.
Lazer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lang smiles and moves away.
Lang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazer is fending him off so far but Lang persists. Nope, Lazer circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang tries to clinch there but Lazer circles away.
Lang darts in and clinches Lazer up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lazer.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang rushes Lazer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lazer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazer jumps guard and drags Lang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lazer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lang has managed to get both his arms back between Lazer's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer is breathing heavily.
Lang controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lazer for as long as he can get away with.
Lang is working Lazer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Major Lazer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lazer is looking to stand up but Lang isn't so interested in that idea.
Lang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang won't allow Lazer to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmed Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazer misses with a combination
and Lang moves into the clinch.
Lazer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lazer throws the kick towards the body but Lang avoids it.
Lazer fails to land the takedown.
Ahmed Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Lazer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Lazer. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Lazer fails with the takedown.
Lazer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Lang there.
Lang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lang is thwarting Lazer's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Lang there.
Lazer is controlling Lang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang thows a huge punch but Lazer dodges it nicely.
Lazer wants to control but Lang passes into side.
Lang is trying to get an arm triangle but Lazer is defending well.
Lang cracks Lazer with a big elbow.
Lang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lazer is trying to control Lang's posture but Lang avoids it.
Lazer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lazer wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lazer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lazer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but Lazer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lazer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lazer.
Lazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lazer wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lang trying to control but Lazer is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazer is pressed up against the cage. Lang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lazer down to the mat. Lazer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lang shoots in but Lazer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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