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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 3380 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Brutalis Rhino (ranked 417 p4p, 283 weight class). Brutalis Rhino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edgar Avetisyan's chin.
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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 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Avetisyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhino.
Avetisyan's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rhino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avetisyan is just riding it out for now. Rhino eventually gives up the hold.
Rhino stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan is staying active underneath Rhino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhino prevents Avetisyan from standing back up.
Rhino is trying to work for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending well.
Avetisyan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Rhino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avetisyan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Avetisyan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Rhino.
Rhino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avetisyan is staying active underneath Rhino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino wants to free his trapped foot but Avetisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino wants to free his trapped foot but Avetisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Rhino trying to control the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rhino working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rhino prevents Avetisyan from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Avetisyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avetisyan swings for the body but Rhino moves out of range.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avetisyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Avetisyan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rhino trying to control the action but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Avetisyan prevents Rhino from improving position.
Avetisyan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet but Rhino drags him back down.
Avetisyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Avetisyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Rhino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Avetisyan is pushing Rhino's head away, looking to escape. Rhino manages to hold on to the position though.
Avetisyan being controlled for a moment.
Avetisyan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avetisyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhino misses with a takedown
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhino misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brutalis Rhino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Avetisyan cracks Rhino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhino darts in looking for a takedown but Avetisyan gets double underhooks and turns Rhino into the cage.
Avetisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avetisyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Rhino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up but Rhino is controlling him
Rhino tries to pass to full mount but Avetisyan defends it.
Avetisyan pushes Rhino off looking to stand but Rhino dives back in and keeps control.
Avetisyan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhino keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan stops a takedown attempt from Rhino.
Rhino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avetisyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edgar Avetisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino looking for a takedown.
Rhino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Avetisyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Rhino throws the kick towards the body but Avetisyan avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Avetisyan misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Avetisyan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Avetisyan moves forwards but Rhino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avetisyan's half guard.
Rhino 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.
Rhino is breathing heavily.
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up but Rhino is controlling him
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avetisyan keeps working.
Brutalis Rhino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avetisyan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avetisyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
Rhino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rhino stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
Rhino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avetisyan is just riding it out for now. Rhino eventually gives up the hold.
Rhino trying to control from Avetisyan's half guard. Avetisyan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Avetisyan tries to kick Rhino off but Rhino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rhino 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.
Rhino stops Avetisyan from getting back to his 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.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Rhino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avetisyan is just riding it out for now. Rhino eventually gives up the hold.
Avetisyan pushes Rhino off looking to stand but Rhino dives back in and keeps control.
Rhino wants to work for an arm triangle but Avetisyan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino is trying to control. Avetisyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Avetisyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Avetisyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Avetisyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avetisyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhino.
Avetisyan throws a counter high kick but Rhino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rhino misses the body punch
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar Avetisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avetisyan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rhino tries to clinch
and Avetisyan counters with a three punch combo that has Rhino backing up. Rhino nods at Avetisyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avetisyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan connects with a right hand. Rhino shakes it off.
Rhino is rocked!
Avetisyan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rhino's head, knocking him out cold! Avetisyan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Avetisyan!
Edgar Avetisyan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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