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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Ramirez (ranked 3132 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Mukhtar Mihailovic (ranked 362 p4p, 365 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170
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176
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mukhtar Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Mihailovic avoids nicely.
Mihailovic feints the counter takedown.
Mihailovic shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mihailovic avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Mihailovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihailovic shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Mihailovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Mihailovic is having none of it.
Mihailovic throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Mihailovic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Mihailovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mihailovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rafael Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukhtar Mihailovic.
Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Mihailovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mihailovic prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mihailovic wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Mihailovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Mihailovic won't allow Ramirez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Mihailovic trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mihailovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Mihailovic wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Mihailovic misses with a head shot. Ramirez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mihailovic preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mihailovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mihailovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Mihailovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mihailovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mihailovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Mihailovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Mihailovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Mihailovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mihailovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihailovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mihailovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mihailovic prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihailovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mukhtar Mihailovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Mihailovic's guard.
Mihailovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mihailovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez wants to stand but Mihailovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mukhtar Mihailovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihailovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez gets to his feet - Mihailovic follows without any prompting.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Mihailovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramirez won't be happy with that.
Mihailovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez is trying to buck Mihailovic off.
Mihailovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mihailovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Mihailovic is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihailovic wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Mihailovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mihailovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Mihailovic off! Mihailovic jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mihailovic is controlling him.
Ramirez looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mihailovic throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mihailovic's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mihailovic's head.
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.
Ramirez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mihailovic, up you get!
Ramirez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mukhtar Mihailovic has been cut.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Mihailovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez sets himself, and Mihailovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramirez avoids it this time.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihailovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mihailovic shoots in but no luck this time.
As Mihailovic looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Mihailovic just gets out of the way.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Ramirez catches Mihailovic right on the button with a cross.
Mihailovic walks into a left hand.
Ramirez cracks Mihailovic with an open hand slap.
Mihailovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Ramirez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mukhtar Mihailovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mihailovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mihailovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Mihailovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Mihailovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mihailovic working Ramirez over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramirez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Mihailovic pushes him away.
Mihailovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ramirez is now in Mihailovic's guard. A big mistake from Mihailovic there, giving up the dominant position!
Ramirez stands up from Mihailovic's guard - Ramirez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ramirez feints a jab promting Mihailovic to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mihailovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rafael Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mihailovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihailovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rafael Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramirez scores with a nice head shot.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Mihailovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihailovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramirez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mihailovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Mihailovic has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mihailovic's guard.
Mihailovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand but Mihailovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez trying to control but Mihailovic is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic is working an open guard so Ramirez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Mihailovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mihailovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt
so Mihailovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mihailovic's guard.
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 Rafael Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Ramirez!
Mukhtar Mihailovic spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a lucky shot he got on me. I have dominated every step of this combat.'.
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hype
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