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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Tchavtchavadze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Castro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Tchavtchavadze!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchavtchavadze lands with a good body shot.
Tchavtchavadze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Castro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tchavtchavadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tchavtchavadze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castro quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchavtchavadze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tchavtchavadze wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tchavtchavadze in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Tchavtchavadze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
Tchavtchavadze gets to his feet - Castro follows without any prompting.
Tchavtchavadze moves into the clinch.
Tchavtchavadze tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castro has clasped his hands together around Tchavtchavadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Castro working away.
Tchavtchavadze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchavtchavadze is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
Tchavtchavadze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Tchavtchavadze prevents Castro from improving his position.
Castro keeping control of the position.
Tchavtchavadze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchavtchavadze is looking for a kimura but Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tchavtchavadze to get the leverage.
Tchavtchavadze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castro pushes Tchavtchavadze off and gets back to his feet.
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro looking for a sweep. Not yet Castro, not yet.
Tchavtchavadze being controlled here momentarily.
Tchavtchavadze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro looking to control.
Castro pulls Tchavtchavadze in close to prevent any damage.
Castro looking to control.
Castro is really struggling to control Tchavtchavadze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tchavtchavadze defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
Tchavtchavadze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tchavtchavadze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tchavtchavadze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Tchavtchavadze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchavtchavadze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tchavtchavadze drives through with a takedown into Castro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tchavtchavadze trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Tchavtchavadze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get!
Tchavtchavadze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Tchavtchavadze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castro trying to control but Tchavtchavadze postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchavtchavadze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchavtchavadze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tchavtchavadze is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchavtchavadze thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro is controlling Tchavtchavadze's trapped leg to prevent Tchavtchavadze from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tchavtchavadze trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it.
Tchavtchavadze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Castro trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tchavtchavadze throws a combination that misses
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tchavtchavadze won't be happy with that.
Tchavtchavadze bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tchavtchavadze has managed to clinch.
Tchavtchavadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tchavtchavadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tchavtchavadze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castro sprawls well initially but Tchavtchavadze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tchavtchavadze slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Tchavtchavadze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tchavtchavadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Castro is staying active underneath Tchavtchavadze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tchavtchavadze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tchavtchavadze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tchavtchavadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Tchavtchavadze manages to avoid it.
Tchavtchavadze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.
Castro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tchavtchavadze is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tchavtchavadze is breathing heavily.
Castro is looking to break free of the clinch but Tchavtchavadze has double underhooks.
Tchavtchavadze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Tchavtchavadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tchavtchavadze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castro instigates a clinch.
Tchavtchavadze pulls guard.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tchavtchavadze has wrist control.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tchavtchavadze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
Castro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tchavtchavadze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erik Tchavtchavadze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro trying to control but Tchavtchavadze is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchavtchavadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tchavtchavadze has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro postures up in Tchavtchavadze's guard and throws a big left but Tchavtchavadze blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tchavtchavadze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castro to the mat! Castro manages to get full guard.
Castro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tchavtchavadze dives into side control.
Tchavtchavadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tchavtchavadze throwing strikes but Castro manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tchavtchavadze is trying to buck Castro off.
Castro tries to score with some ground and pound. Tchavtchavadze controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tchavtchavadze parries the strikes from Castro easily there. Castro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tchavtchavadze to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a strike aimed at the side of Tchavtchavadze's head but Tchavtchavadze avoids it well.
Tchavtchavadze gets back to half guard.
Tchavtchavadze is trying to control but can't.
Castro trying to control the action but Tchavtchavadze is working from the bottom.
Tchavtchavadze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.
Castro wants to control but Tchavtchavadze is keeping him busy.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchavtchavadze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tchavtchavadze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro landing with the ground and pound.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Tchavtchavadze's brow.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tchavtchavadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tchavtchavadze.
Tchavtchavadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tchavtchavadze wants the takedown. Castro is fighting it off but Tchavtchavadze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castro's guard against the cage.
Castro wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchavtchavadze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Tchavtchavadze blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchavtchavadze stops a takedown attempt from Castro.
Tchavtchavadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tchavtchavadze. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchavtchavadze gets the takedown into side control.
Castro sneaks out the side door and pushes Tchavtchavadze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Tchavtchavadze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro throws a solid leg kick but Tchavtchavadze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tchavtchavadze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Tchavtchavadze!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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