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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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168 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rogue Cop!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cop working the ground and pound.
Cop working away.
Cop looks up at the clock and then as Loveladdy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Loveladdy is rocked!
Cop landing strikes.
Oh Loveladdy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cop lands a nice forearm strike.
Cop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loveladdy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loveladdy seems to have got his legs back now.
An elbow from Cop crashes against the mat.
Cop goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Loveladdy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cop's guard! Nice work there by Loveladdy!
Cop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loveladdy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy 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.
Cop trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cop lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Cop is trying to keep Loveladdy in close.
Loveladdy is looking to stand up but Cop won't let him.
Cop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loveladdy's guard.
Cop trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Cop wants to pass the guard but Loveladdy is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cop looks gassed!
Cop wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Cop thows a big elbow that misses.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cop is in close to Loveladdy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loveladdy moves in looking to clinch but Cop pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cop.
Cop shoots in but no luck this time.
Loveladdy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cop's waist but Cop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loveladdy off to one side.
Cop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Cop from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy wants to stand and escape but Cop is having none of it.
Cop trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy working a defensive guard here.
Cop lands a couple of digs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cop gets the takedown into side control.
Cop tries for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
Cop in side control, throwing shots but Loveladdy defends.
Loveladdy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cop is looking to take a break and control but Loveladdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cop working the head and body with strikes.
Cop lands a few punches from side control.
Cop trying to control the position but Loveladdy is working away.
Cop tries to move to mount but Loveladdy blocks the move with his legs.
Loveladdy wants to control but Cop postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Loveladdy's face as Cop controls the position.
Cop tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cop looks up at the clock and then as Loveladdy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Cop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loveladdy prevents Cop from improving position.
Loveladdy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cop wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping him busy.
Cop wants to pass the guard but Loveladdy is defending well.
Cop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cop throwing shots but Loveladdy is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cop connects with a nice short shot to Loveladdy's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loveladdy is staying active underneath Cop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Loveladdy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loveladdy gets full guard.
Loveladdy is looking to stand up but Cop isn't so interested in that idea.
Cop passes Loveladdy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Loveladdy trying to control from the bottom.
Cop drops an elbow to the side of Loveladdy's head.
Cop is keen to just control but Loveladdy is a slippery customer.
Cop uses his free foot to push down on Loveladdy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Loveladdy.
Cop landing strikes from the mount.
Loveladdy wants to control but Cop is having none of it.
Cop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loveladdy hang on?
Cop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Brandon Loveladdy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Cop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cop lands a big shot there that rocks Loveladdy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cop jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Loveladdy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Loveladdy and Cop has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Loveladdy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cop landing strikes.
Rogue Cop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cop is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loveladdy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cop is looking to take a break and control but Loveladdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loveladdy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loveladdy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cop throwing shots but Loveladdy is blocking nicely.
Loveladdy kicks off Cop and gets to his feet.
Loveladdy wants to clinch up but Cop keeps it at a distance.
Loveladdy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Loveladdy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loveladdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loveladdy swivels and escapes.
Cop swats away the attempt to clinch by Loveladdy.
Cop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Loveladdy's guard.
Loveladdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Cop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cop moves into full mount! Loveladdy won't be happy about that!
Loveladdy regains half guard.
Cop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cop not doing much here.
Cop tries to pass to full mount but Loveladdy defends it.
Cop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loveladdy keeping control of the position.
Cop is looking to advance position but Loveladdy won't allow it.
Loveladdy manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loveladdy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Cop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Loveladdy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Loveladdy moves away from the strike by Cop.
Cop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loveladdy, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cop.
Cop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cop prevents the takedown attempt.
Cop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loveladdy's face.
Cop scores with a knee to the head.
Loveladdy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cop tries to score a body lock takedown but Loveladdy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loveladdy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loveladdy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loveladdy gets underhooks to prevent Cop's takedown attempt.
Cop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandon Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogue Cop.
Cop connects with a knee to the head.
Cop has picked Loveladdy up - he's going for a ride! Cop dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cop lands strikes from half guard.
Cop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loveladdy taking some punishment here, with Cop in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cop trying to pass the guard but Loveladdy defending well.
Loveladdy trying to control but Cop postures up.
Loveladdy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loveladdy wants to control but Cop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cop.
Cop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loveladdy is looking to improve his position.
Cop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loveladdy's head.
Cop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cop is pressing down on Loveladdy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loveladdy is holding on for now.
Cop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cop is nestled in close to Loveladdy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cop prevents Loveladdy from improving his position.
Loveladdy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loveladdy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loveladdy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cop has his hands clasped together but Loveladdy extends an breaks Cop's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Loveladdy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Loveladdy!
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hype
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RATING
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