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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 2384 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Aster Ixtlan (ranked 324 p4p, 398 weight class). Aster Ixtlan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aster Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan swings for the body but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan jabs Mcbasketball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball moves away from the strike by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcbasketball was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball takes one to the side of the head.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Mcbasketball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ixtlan tries to get set, Mcbasketball tries to push him back and clinch up but Ixtlan manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcbasketball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ixtlan looks to land a left hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range nicely.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball needs to keep his hands up - Ixtlan had a free shot at his head there.
Mcbasketball blocks a jab.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcbasketball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ixtlan throws a big shot that misses.
Ixtlan misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ixtlan throws out the jab.
Ixtlan loads up on a big right hand but Mcbasketball slips the punch.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ixtlan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut. Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Mcbasketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcbasketball also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Mcbasketball ducks down to avoid it.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcbasketball might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcbasketball slips a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan looks to land a right hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcbasketball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbasketball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ixtlan.
A big right from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball moves out of range as Ixtlan strikes.
Mcbasketball is looking for a counter combo.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws an off balance right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcbasketball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Ixtlan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ixtlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ixtlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcbasketball is looking to take a break and control but Ixtlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ixtlan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcbasketball off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ixtlan's guard. Nice work there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Ixtlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ixtlan manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Ixtlan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan controlling the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ixtlan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Ixtlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ixtlan connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Ixtlan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan tries to bum rush Mcbasketball with a series of wild strikes but Mcbasketball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with the combination.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan stalks Mcbasketball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbasketball's face. Mcbasketball staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a few strikes there.
Ixtlan throws a body punch but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcbasketball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws a lazy right hand but Mcbasketball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ixtlan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbasketball.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a series of strikes. Ixtlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Ixtlan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan throws an overhand right that lands on Mcbasketball's shoulder, as Mcbasketball tries to avoid the shot.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ixtlan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcbasketball has hold of Ixtlan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ixtlan seems comfortable defending it but Mcbasketball has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ixtlan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ixtlan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcbasketball couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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