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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 2687 p4p, 3164 weight class) and Aster Ixtlan (ranked 363 p4p, 413 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 9 - 0 |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 7 - 9 - 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aster Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcbasketball under the eye.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcbasketball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ixtlan defends well and Mcbasketball ends up having to push Ixtlan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball drags the fight down to the ground.
Ixtlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Ixtlan pushes his legs off easily.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Mcbasketball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan content to stall in guard here.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Ixtlan from controlling successfully.
Ixtlan controlling from the top position.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here.
Ixtlan throwing strikes but missing.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ixtlan trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcbasketball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ixtlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball feints and as Ixtlan raises his hands in defense, Mcbasketball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcbasketball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball is looking to work some ground and pound but Ixtlan has wrist control.
Ixtlan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcbasketball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 advances to half guard.
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ixtlan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ixtlan won't allow Mcbasketball to pass to mount.
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcbasketball pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball is trying to control the action in half guard but Ixtlan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan trying to control here.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though.
Ixtlan is controlling Mcbasketball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though.
Mcbasketball is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ixtlan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball is looking to advance position but Ixtlan won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbasketball wants to control but Ixtlan is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aster Ixtlan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ixtlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcbasketball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcbasketball has been working on his balance at Cali Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ixtlan but Ixtlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcbasketball looks for a takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well.
Ixtlan scores with the left hand. Mcbasketball knows he should have avoided that one.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcbasketball gets a double leg takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ixtlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcbasketball postures up.
Mcbasketball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan is pulling down on Mcbasketball's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcbasketball, at least for the moment.
Cranjis Mcbasketball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcbasketball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ixtlan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcbasketball 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 Ixtlan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbasketball misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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Mcbasketball is working to tighten his grip on Ixtlan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ixtlan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcbasketball is really squeezing tight and eventually Ixtlan passes out! Mcbasketball breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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