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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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161 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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175 cm
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167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wayland shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ludo Wayland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wayland looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wayland works his way to full guard. Good work. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Wayland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well. Wayland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wayland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard. Wayland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wayland is breathing heavily. Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throwing strikes but missing. Wayland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wayland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wayland keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. Jones works over Wayland with some ground and pound from guard. Jones looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones content to stall in guard here. Wayland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. 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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Wayland's temple. Wayland is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wayland taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. Wayland is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wayland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jones slips a nice elbow through Wayland's hands, connecting with Wayland's forehead. Jones is nestled in close to Wayland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jones is taking a breather. Wayland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. I looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Wayland taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. Jones drops an elbow to the side of Wayland's head. Jones passes the guard and advances to mount! Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jones with shots to the head and body - Wayland looks very uncomfortable down there. Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes. Jones with shots to the head and body - Wayland looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones raining down shots from the mount! Jones with the ground and pound from mount. Jones with a couple of short strikes. Wayland tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control. Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Wayland is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea. Jones content just to control the position here. Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wayland looks a forlorn figure.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayland hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wayland looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. A nice elbow there by Jones. Wayland is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount. Wayland is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jones lands with some strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wayland is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wayland can't escape the position.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. Jones wants to control the pace but Wayland is squirming around nicely. Jones scoring with strikes but Wayland is staying in there. Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones wants to control the pace but Wayland is squirming around nicely. Wayland is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount. Wayland in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones punishing his opponent with strikes. Jones landing punches. Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wayland is working hard here to advance position. Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Wayland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head. Jones controlling the pace for now. Jones tries to control but Wayland wriggling away. Wayland working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Wayland but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wayland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayland hang on? Jones prevents Wayland from getting the reversal. Jones lands a heavy elbow. Jones with good strikes from the mount here! Jones cracks Wayland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The referee warns Wayland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wayland is trying desperately to improve position. BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wayland is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to control the pace but Wayland is squirming around nicely. Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayland hang on? Wayland is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Wayland is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Wayland looks very uncomfortable down there. A nice elbow there by Jones. Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wayland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes. Jones punishing his opponent with strikes. Jones trying to control but Wayland is having none of it. Wayland can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones 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!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control. Ground and pound from Jones. Wayland gets back to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wayland controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. Wayland has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludo Wayland!
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energy
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hype
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