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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 1190 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 171 p4p, 252 weight class). Mein Armbach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman, Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class MT
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Tragedy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tragedy tries to avoid it but Mein Armbach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tragedy to the ground. Tragedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tragedy throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Tragedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tragedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Tragedy's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tragedy works over Mein Armbach's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
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!
Tragedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tragedy connects with a nice looking jab.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach thows a leg kick but Tragedy checks it
and Tragedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tragedy with a body shot.
Tragedy feints and then cracks Mein Armbach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mein Armbach down.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Tragedy swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Tragedy scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Mein Armbach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tragedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Tragedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach has Tragedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mein Armbach looking for a takedown.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tragedy walks away with a smile on his face. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trage Tragedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tragedy as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tragedy at a distance.
Tragedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tragedy dives in and scores a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Tragedy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach looking to control.
Mein Armbach being controlled here, momentarily.
Tragedy stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tragedy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Tragedy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tragedy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mein Armbach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mein Armbach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mein Armbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tragedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tragedy's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bender Mein Armbach's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
An inside leg kick from Tragedy misses.
Mein Armbach appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mein Armbach.
It looked like Tragedy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mein Armbach dodges the punch combination from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tragedy with a body shot.
Tragedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tragedy tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mein Armbach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Tragedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Tragedy avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tragedy misses with a body punch
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tragedy.
Tragedy moves forwards but Mein Armbach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tragedy lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tragedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tragedy defends it well.
Mein Armbach jabs Tragedy right on the nose. Tragedy blinks but takes it well.
Tragedy throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Tragedy throws a body kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Tragedy trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Tragedy wants to control the action here but instead Mein Armbach manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mein Armbach goes for an armbar but Tragedy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tragedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tragedy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach pushing down on Tragedy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tragedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tragedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tragedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tragedy controls Mein Armbach momentarily but Mein Armbach frees himself.
Tragedy pulls Mein Armbach in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tragedy is trying to keep Mein Armbach in close.
Mein Armbach working some strikes from top position.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bender Mein Armbach's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tragedy gets tackled into the cage by Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach maintains the clinch.
Tragedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to striking at distance but Tragedy won't allow it.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Tragedy improves his position.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Tragedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tragedy throws a shot to the body.
Tragedy misses with a leg kick
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tragedy's guard.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tragedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mein Armbach's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but Tragedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mein Armbach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach working for a triangle but Tragedy defends it easily.
Tragedy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tragedy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mein Armbach.
You can see the frustration on Mein Armbach's face as Tragedy controls the position.
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Tragedy control the position.
Mein Armbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach won't allow Tragedy to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach is trying to control but can't.
Tragedy slows the pace down in half guard.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Tragedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tragedy passes into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach stared into the camera and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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