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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Tsvetanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nojus Vytautas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasil Tsvetanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nojus Vytautas!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vytautas gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsvetanov tries to get to full guard but Vytautas has control of the leg.
Tsvetanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vytautas.
Vytautas seems to be working for a kimura but Tsvetanov defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vytautas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vytautas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetanov wants to improve his position but Vytautas is controlling well.
Vytautas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsvetanov!
Vytautas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tsvetanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vytautas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tsvetanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tsvetanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vytautas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tsvetanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsvetanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vytautas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vytautas throws an elbow but Tsvetanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vytautas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsvetanov, who protects the arm well.
Vytautas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tsvetanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vytautas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsvetanov, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetanov is looking to reverse the position.
Vytautas tries to score with some ground and pound. Tsvetanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vytautas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsvetanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsvetanov tries to improve position but can't.
Tsvetanov is breathing heavily.
Tsvetanov manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vytautas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsvetanov wants to improve his position but Vytautas is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vytautas seems to be working for a kimura but Tsvetanov defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vytautas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsvetanov keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vytautas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsvetanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tsvetanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vytautas is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vytautas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vytautas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tsvetanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vytautas has Tsvetanov in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nojus Vytautas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vytautas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsvetanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vytautas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsvetanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsvetanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tsvetanov is working for an americana but Vytautas has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tsvetanov was thinking about the submission.
Tsvetanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vytautas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vytautas has escaped and now he's on top!
Vytautas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vytautas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Vytautas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vytautas 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.
Vytautas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsvetanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vytautas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vytautas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vytautas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
Vytautas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vytautas gets to his feet. Tsvetanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vytautas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsvetanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vytautas somewhat.
Vytautas closes the distance and pushes Tsvetanov back into the cage.
Vytautas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vytautas lands a takedown into guard.
Tsvetanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vytautas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vytautas drops back looking for a leg! Tsvetanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsvetanov manages to kick Vytautas off! Vytautas jumps back into Tsvetanov's guard.
Vytautas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vytautas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vytautas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vytautas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vytautas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vytautas is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vytautas clinches up against the cage.
Vytautas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tsvetanov regains guard.
Vytautas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tsvetanov dives on top into guard.
Tsvetanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vytautas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vytautas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vytautas!
Vytautas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vytautas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nojus Vytautas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tsvetanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vytautas counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsvetanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vytautas.
Tsvetanov throws a nice looking combination but Vytautas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Tsvetanov does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Vytautas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsvetanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vytautas.
Tsvetanov throws a series of punches but Vytautas moves out of range.
Tsvetanov throws a series of punches but Vytautas moves out of range.
Tsvetanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsvetanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vytautas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasil Tsvetanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nojus Vytautas.
Vytautas gets the takedown into side control.
Vytautas controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vytautas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vytautas's best efforts.
Tsvetanov is not content to let Vytautas control the position.
Vytautas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsvetanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vytautas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vytautas slows the pace down in half guard.
Vytautas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vytautas seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tsvetanov has recovered full guard.
Vytautas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vytautas wants to control from the top but Tsvetanov keeps moving.
Vytautas is pushing down on Tsvetanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsvetanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Vytautas has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vytautas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tsvetanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vytautas throws an elbow that misses. Tsvetanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vytautas's guard. Nice move by Tsvetanov!
Tsvetanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vytautas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tsvetanov, into his guard.
Vytautas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vytautas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vytautas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vytautas wants to control from the top but Tsvetanov keeps moving.
Vytautas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsvetanov, up you get!
Vytautas shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsvetanov's guard.
Vytautas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsvetanov, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vytautas fails to land the takedown.
Vytautas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tsvetanov is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasil Tsvetanov.
I think Vytautas 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nojus Vytautas!
Nojus Vytautas opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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