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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Velluire (ranked 5497 p4p, 4402 weight class) and Morble Schrudinger (ranked 674 p4p, 588 weight class). The key to victory for Brandon Velluire has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Velluire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morble Schrudinger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velluire tries to bum rush Schrudinger with a series of wild strikes but Schrudinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schrudinger feints the counter takedown.
Schrudinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velluire swivels and escapes.
Velluire with the inside leg kick.
Schrudinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velluire looking for submissions off his back.
Schrudinger tries to pass to full mount but Velluire defends it.
Velluire is trying to stand up here but Schrudinger is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrudinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velluire is looking to escape.
Schrudinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velluire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schrudinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schrudinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velluire has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velluire pushes Schrudinger off looking to stand but Schrudinger dives back in and keeps control.
Velluire is not content to let Schrudinger control the position.
Velluire pushes Schrudinger off looking to stand but Schrudinger dives back in and keeps control.
Schrudinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Velluire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schrudinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velluire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schrudinger.
Velluire is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Schrudinger working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Schrudinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velluire is trying to escape back to his feet but Schrudinger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Velluire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schrudinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velluire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schrudinger.
Schrudinger slows the pace down in half guard.
Velluire is trying to get back to full guard.
Schrudinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Schrudinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrudinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velluire keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schrudinger connects with a nice short shot to Velluire's temple.
Schrudinger is keen to just control but Velluire is a slippery customer.
Schrudinger is nestled in close to Velluire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schrudinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Velluire is trying to stand.
Schrudinger uses his free foot to push down on Velluire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velluire.
Velluire really wants to buck Schrudinger off and get back to his feet.
Velluire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schrudinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schrudinger breaks from Velluire's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schrudinger lands a big shot there that rocks Velluire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schrudinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velluire is looking to escape.
Schrudinger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velluire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schrudinger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Velluire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Velluire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velluire is trying to stand.
Velluire is looking to improve his position but Schrudinger isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schrudinger breaks from Velluire's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Velluire is working to get back to half guard.
Schrudinger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Velluire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morble Schrudinger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schrudinger misses with a body shot
letting Velluire counter with a right hand.
Velluire lands with a nice combination. Schrudinger backs away looking to recover.
Schrudinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Velluire is trying to stand back up but Schrudinger is controlling him
Velluire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schrudinger is working away from the top position though.
Velluire tries to kick Schrudinger off in order to stand up. Schrudinger Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velluire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schrudinger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schrudinger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velluire is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schrudinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Schrudinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrudinger is working Velluire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schrudinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Velluire wants to get back to his feet but Schrudinger drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velluire is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velluire wants to get back to his feet but Schrudinger is dominant here and he's now got Velluire's back!
Schrudinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Velluire is controlling his hands well.
Schrudinger is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Velluire. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Good control from Schrudinger.
Schrudinger is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrudinger is persistently looking for the submission but Velluire is defending it well.
Schrudinger is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Velluire is trying to stand back up.
Velluire preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schrudinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velluire is trying to get back to his feet but Schrudinger has full control of the position and if anything, Velluire has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrudinger looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Schrudinger lands a shot to the body.
Schrudinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velluire tries to escape the position.
Schrudinger looking to break Velluire's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Velluire remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schrudinger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Velluire is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Schrudinger is trying to stick to Velluire's back but Velluire is turning into Schrudinger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schrudinger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Velluire.
Schrudinger is pulling down on Velluire's head. It's preventing any offense from Velluire, at least for the moment.
Schrudinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velluire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schrudinger dives on top into guard.
Schrudinger lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrudinger is pushing down on Velluire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velluire is fighting to maintain full guard but Schrudinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velluire actively working from the bottom here.
Schrudinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schrudinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Velluire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrudinger content to control rather than advance.
Schrudinger is nestled in close to Velluire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velluire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schrudinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schrudinger lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morble Schrudinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Velluire swinging wildly here.
And Schrudinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Velluire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schrudinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velluire is fending him off so far but Schrudinger persists. Nope, Velluire circles away and we're back to standing.
Velluire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Velluire.
Velluire slaps away a takedown attempt from Schrudinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velluire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velluire throws a series of punches but Schrudinger avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrudinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velluire's waist but Velluire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schrudinger off to one side.
Velluire is looking to counter punch.
Brandon Velluire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morble Schrudinger.
Velluire scoring well with a low kick there.
Velluire leaves Schrudinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velluire is looking to counter the offense by Schrudinger and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velluire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velluire.
Velluire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Velluire throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schrudinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velluire misses with a two punch combination.
Schrudinger tries for a takedown but Velluire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velluire is looking for a counter combo.
Velluire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schrudinger.
Brandon Velluire is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrudinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velluire misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrudinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velluire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrudinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velluire as he avoids it easily.
Velluire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velluire lands with a kick to the temple. Schrudinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schrudinger shoots in for a takedown but Velluire shows good takedown defense.
Schrudinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velluire works over Schrudinger's head and body with a nice combination.
Velluire misses with a low kick as Schrudinger jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Velluire. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon Velluire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velluire tries to bum rush Schrudinger with a series of wild strikes but Schrudinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velluire misses with a kick to the body.
Schrudinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velluire but Velluire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandon Velluire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schrudinger shoots in and gets a takedown into Velluire's guard.
Schrudinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Velluire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrudinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schrudinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velluire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schrudinger defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrudinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velluire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schrudinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velluire keeping moving, preventing Schrudinger from controlling successfully.
Schrudinger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schrudinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Velluire is retaining full guard.
Schrudinger trying to control but Velluire is working from the bottom.
Velluire trying to strike off his back.
Morble Schrudinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velluire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schrudinger is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Velluire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schrudinger 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morble Schrudinger!
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hype
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