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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Loeffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darkovich Balkans Vuvuzikatoriztsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Loeffler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Loeffler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darkovich Balkans Vuvuzikatoriztsky! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loeffler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loeffler tries for a takedown but Vuvuzikatoriztsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Vuvuzikatoriztsky slips a jab and a cross from Loeffler.
Loeffler closes the distance and clinches up with Vuvuzikatoriztsky, looking for a takedown. Loeffler pushes Vuvuzikatoriztsky against the cage but Vuvuzikatoriztsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Loeffler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vuvuzikatoriztsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Loeffler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Loeffler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vuvuzikatoriztsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Loeffler connects with a couple of short punches. Vuvuzikatoriztsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Loeffler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loeffler throws and elbow that misses. Vuvuzikatoriztsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loeffler's guard. Nice move by Vuvuzikatoriztsky! Vuvuzikatoriztsky is in close to Loeffler's body, working some short punches and elbows. Vuvuzikatoriztsky landing with the ground and pound. Vuvuzikatoriztsky postures up and lands a big shot to Loeffler's brow. Loeffler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vuvuzikatoriztsky is controlling him. Vuvuzikatoriztsky trying to move into half guard but instead Loeffler has managed to sweep! Loeffler wants to pass the guard but Vuvuzikatoriztsky is keeping the position. Loeffler has gone for a leg lock! Vuvuzikatoriztsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loeffler's guard. Loeffler is breathing heavily. Loeffler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vuvuzikatoriztsky is controlling him. Loeffler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vuvuzikatoriztsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loeffler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vuvuzikatoriztsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vuvuzikatoriztsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vuvuzikatoriztsky scoring with some ground and pound. Vuvuzikatoriztsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Loeffler pushes Vuvuzikatoriztsky off and scrambles back to his feet.
Loeffler shoots in looking for a takedown. Vuvuzikatoriztsky tries to sprawl out of it but Loeffler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vuvuzikatoriztsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Loeffler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vuvuzikatoriztsky shoots in for a takedown but Loeffler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loeffler misses with the combination.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky slips under a jab from Loeffler. Vuvuzikatoriztsky gets a takedown into half guard. Loeffler wants to get back to his feet.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky is working for a kimura here but Loeffler manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vuvuzikatoriztsky's guard.
Loeffler postures up in Vuvuzikatoriztsky's guard and throws a big left but Vuvuzikatoriztsky blocks it. Vuvuzikatoriztsky keeping full guard, as Loeffler tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loeffler thows a big elbow that misses. Loeffler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vuvuzikatoriztsky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loeffler has Vuvuzikatoriztsky in his guard. Loeffler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loeffler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loeffler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vuvuzikatoriztsky! Loeffler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Loeffler will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loeffler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Loeffler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Loeffler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vuvuzikatoriztsky has worked his arm free - good work by Vuvuzikatoriztsky!
Loeffler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Loeffler works to advance to full mount. Vuvuzikatoriztsky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Loeffler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vuvuzikatoriztsky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vuvuzikatoriztsky and Loeffler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vuvuzikatoriztsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loeffler. Vuvuzikatoriztsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loeffler. Loeffler is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vuvuzikatoriztsky as he works his way to full guard.
Loeffler throws a strike but Vuvuzikatoriztsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Vuvuzikatoriztsky slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Loeffler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky drops an elbow to the side of Loeffler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loeffler has hold of Vuvuzikatoriztsky's hands but Vuvuzikatoriztsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Loeffler is trying to stand back up but Vuvuzikatoriztsky is controlling him
Vuvuzikatoriztsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Vuvuzikatoriztsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Vuvuzikatoriztsky working Loeffler over with strikes. Vuvuzikatoriztsky working the head and body with strikes. Vuvuzikatoriztsky throwing shots but Loeffler is blocking nicely. Vuvuzikatoriztsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Loeffler pushes Vuvuzikatoriztsky off and gets back to his feet. Loeffler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Loeffler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vuvuzikatoriztsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loeffler throws a right and a left that both miss. Vuvuzikatoriztsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loeffler wants a takedown.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vuvuzikatoriztsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Loeffler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Loeffler with a nice head shot there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loeffler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Loeffler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vuvuzikatoriztsky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loeffler has Vuvuzikatoriztsky in his guard. Vuvuzikatoriztsky throwing strikes from guard but Loeffler blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vuvuzikatoriztsky is in close to Loeffler's body, working some short punches and elbows. Vuvuzikatoriztsky throws a big right hand that misses. Loeffler wants to stand but Vuvuzikatoriztsky is controlling the position. Vuvuzikatoriztsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Loeffler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Vuvuzikatoriztsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Loeffler is trying to keep an underhook but Vuvuzikatoriztsky manages to get the takedown into half guard. Vuvuzikatoriztsky is trying to control. Loeffler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Loeffler looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darkovich Balkans Vuvuzikatoriztsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vuvuzikatoriztsky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Loeffler was covering up waiting for the punch and Vuvuzikatoriztsky finishes the takedown easily into guard. Vuvuzikatoriztsky stops Loeffler from standing up. Loeffler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Vuvuzikatoriztsky looking to sit in guard and control but Loeffler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Loeffler is working Vuvuzikatoriztsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Loeffler has gone for a leg lock! Vuvuzikatoriztsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loeffler's guard. Vuvuzikatoriztsky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Vuvuzikatoriztsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vuvuzikatoriztsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loeffler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vuvuzikatoriztsky landing some decent shots from guard. Loeffler is looking to stand up but Vuvuzikatoriztsky isn't so interested in that idea. Vuvuzikatoriztsky scoring with some ground and pound. Vuvuzikatoriztsky stops Loeffler from standing up. Loeffler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Loeffler shoots and misses so Vuvuzikatoriztsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Vuvuzikatoriztsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vuvuzikatoriztsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Loeffler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vuvuzikatoriztsky thows a big elbow that misses. Loeffler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loeffler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vuvuzikatoriztsky counters with a nice double leg into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Loeffler wants to stand and escape but Vuvuzikatoriztsky is having none of it. Loeffler keeping moving, preventing Vuvuzikatoriztsky from controlling successfully. Loeffler has his feet on Vuvuzikatoriztsky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Vuvuzikatoriztsky tries to clinch up. Loeffler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vuvuzikatoriztsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Loeffler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Loeffler distracts Vuvuzikatoriztsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vuvuzikatoriztsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loeffler. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Loeffler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Loeffler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Loeffler drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Loeffler as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vuvuzikatoriztsky screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Loeffler! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jon Loeffler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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