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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Aztec (ranked 1108 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 137 p4p, 182 weight class). Law comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Country Boy Can Survive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chief Aztec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Aztec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aztec has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Law is looking for a kimura but Aztec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
Aztec wants to get back to his feet.
Law is working for a kimura but Aztec is defending it quite comfortably.
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aztec defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law prevents Aztec from standing back up.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aztec is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Law stops Aztec from getting back to his feet.
Aztec knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Aztec defends the submission attempt.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Aztec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aztec defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aztec's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym 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.
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aztec has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aztec manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Law keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law gets tackled into the cage by Aztec. Aztec maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Aztec is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aztec.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aztec with a body shot.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztec pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aztec tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Aztec is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aztec is keeping busy.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Aztec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aztec takes the fight into the clinch.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Aztec shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aztec prevents the takedown attempt.
Aztec lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Law blocking some punches.
Law is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztec lands a nice uppercut.
Law can't get the takedown.
Chief Aztec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Law jumps guard.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Aztec from standing up.
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aztec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Aztec from standing up.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztec is one step ahead there.
Aztec wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at BLOODBATH Training Grounds inform us that Law has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aztec is looking to stand up but Law won't let him.
That's two 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.
Aztec stands and steps away. Law gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aztec tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Law jumps into guard, dragging Aztec to the mat.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aztec wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aztec has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aztec passes into side control.
Aztec decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aztec darts in and clinches Law up against the cage.
Law has picked Aztec up - he's going for a ride! Law dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
Law is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aztec is trying to stand.
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Aztec defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztec is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aztec tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
Aztec pushes Law off and gets back to his feet.
Aztec looks to clinch
so Law counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aztec wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aztec's head.
Law won't allow Aztec to get back to his feet.
Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aztec dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Aztec from standing up.
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aztec defends it easily.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aztec wants to stand and escape but instead Law has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aztec is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aztec is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Law has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aztec is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aztec has escaped the position, nice work there.
Law goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aztec rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Law's guard! Nice work there by Aztec!
Aztec would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Law lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aztec has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Law is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law is trying to pull guard but Aztec turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aztec is defending well.
Aztec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chief Aztec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chief Aztec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aztec up against the cage.
A short right from Law on the inside.
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 Chief Aztec.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aztec, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chief Aztec!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Aztec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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