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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 2505 p4p, 1980 weight class) and Landau Aisland (ranked 305 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landau Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aisland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aisland regains half guard, as Vonstein was trying to land strikes.
Vonstein stalling.
Vonstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein thows a huge punch but Aisland dodges it nicely.
Aisland trying to hold on to Vonstein's head to control him but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aisland's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aisland is looking to get back to full guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vonstein working away.
Aisland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.
Vonstein moves into full guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein throws an elbow that misses. Aisland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vonstein's guard. Nice move by Aisland!
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Aisland passes into half guard.
Aisland working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Vonstein defends the submission attempt.
Vonstein punching from the bottom.
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vonstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aisland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vonstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aisland has managed to get both his arms back between Vonstein's legs - danger averted.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Vonstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vonstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vonstein's head.
Vonstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vonstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Destro Vonstein 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.
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vonstein's guard.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein pulls Aisland in close to prevent any damage.
Aisland works over Vonstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vonstein is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is working for an americana but Vonstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aisland was thinking about the submission.
Aisland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Landau Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aisland stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vonstein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aisland wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aisland blocks the strikes from Vonstein.
Aisland is keen to just control but Vonstein is a slippery customer.
Aisland is working for a kimura but Vonstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Vonstein defends it.
Vonstein wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland wants to control but Vonstein is keeping him busy.
Vonstein is trying to maintain the position but Aisland is very close to passing his half guard.
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
Vonstein is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland working Vonstein over with strikes.
Aisland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vonstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vonstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses.
Vonstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aisland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland cracks Vonstein with a solid left hand.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vonstein wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment.
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vonstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vonstein has escaped and now he's on top!
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Aisland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aisland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vonstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Vonstein is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aisland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Aisland.
Aisland misses with a body shot.
Vonstein misses with a takedown
and Aisland counters with a nice uppercut.
Aisland lunges at Vonstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vonstein's hand.
Aisland throws a hook but Vonstein blocks it.
Aisland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aisland drives through with a takedown into Vonstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vonstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Aisland pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland distracts Vonstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vonstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aisland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Vonstein trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vonstein wants to take a breather but Aisland is having none of it.
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Vonstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vonstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vonstein throwing shots but Aisland is blocking nicely.
Vonstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aisland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vonstein.
Vonstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vonstein postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landau Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aisland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landau Aisland!
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