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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 522 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 81 p4p, 253 weight class). Blyad comes to the cage accompanied by luv. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm 37 158 27 - 15 - 0 |
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170 cm 34 155 21 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling Lethal high kicks Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blyad avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Blyad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Blyad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. White Jr throws a body shot but no joy. White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyad was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr. Blyad scores with a nice head shot. White Jr looks to land a body kick but Blyad moved away. Blyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad is looking to chop away at White Jr's legs. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyad, as that shot connected.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White Jr sprawls well. White Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blyad gets slowly back to his feet. White Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing. White Jr checks a leg kick. White Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Blyad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blyad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Blyad swings around for an armbar but White Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blyad's guard. Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blyad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Blyad's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White Jr controlling from the top position. Blyad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. White Jr trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom. Blyad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action! Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Blyad. Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well. Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blyad has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though. Blyad has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though. White Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blyad's guard. White Jr stands and throws Blyad's legs to the side, diving into side control. Blyad defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White Jr is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Blyad is looking to reverse the position. White Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working. White Jr laying and praying for a moment but Blyad takes advantage and regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. White Jr works his way into side control. Blyad is looking to regain half guard here but White Jr keeps moving and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! White Jr swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad scores with a jab. White Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. White Jr takes one to the chin there. White Jr avoids the body shot from Blyad.
White Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blyad rather than just go for the knockout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blyad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Blyad finishes the takedown easily into guard. Blyad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blyad has gone for a leg lock! White Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blyad's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blyad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. White Jr is pushing down on Blyad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blyad is fighting to maintain full guard but White Jr has managed to sneak the leg through. Blyad actively working from the bottom here. Ay Blyad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. White Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White Jr in particular looking to stall. White Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped. White Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working.
That's two 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. Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Blyad looking for submissions off his back. White Jr wants to pass to mount but Blyad is defending the position. Blyad looking for submissions off his back. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White Jr in particular looking to stall. White Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White Jr trying to pass the guard but Blyad defending well. White Jr trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom. White Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Blyad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. White Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. White Jr throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. White Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blyad. White Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ay Blyad is winning the standup battle so far. Blyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Blyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Blyad. White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Blyad throws a leg kick but White Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. White Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blyad with a body shot. Blyad scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad. White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blyad throws a quick inside leg kick. Blyad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A punch lands to the side of White Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride. White Jr with a nice cross. Blyad dives in and grabs White Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. White Jr pushes down on Blyad's head and hops out. White Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. Blyad throws a leg kick but White Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. White Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Blyad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White Jr avoids it really well and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! White Jr digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs. A nice leg kick lands there from Blyad. White Jr swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick. Blyad swings and misses with a shot to the body and White Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blyad thinking. Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range. Blyad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Blyad throws a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. White Jr lands a jab. White Jr misses with a hook. Blyad ducked under it nicely. White Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce White Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range. White Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Blyad scores with a nice head shot. White Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A punch lands to the side of White Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride. White Jr looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range. Blyad scores with a jab. White Jr looks to land a left hand but Blyad moved out of range nicely. White Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him.
Blyad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White Jr on the side of the head. Blyad is looking to chop away at White Jr's legs. Blyad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. White Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blyad throws a body shot but no joy. Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad. Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks White Jr off balance momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet. White Jr throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range. Blyad tries to counter with a takedown but White Jr is quick to defend against it. White Jr tries to sprawl but Blyad drives through with a takedown into half guard. Blyad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blyad. Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blyad is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from White Jr as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blyad drops back, looking for a kneebar! White Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White Jr!
White Jr tries for a kimura but Blyad is defending well. Blyad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. White Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Blyad is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. White Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Blyad is defending well. White Jr tries for a kimura but Blyad is defending well. Blyad is looking to reverse the position. White Jr working the strikes but Blyad uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ay Blyad. Well Blyad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad! Ay Blyad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'm sorry. I should have done better.'.
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energy
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hype
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