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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wil Bazic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Brazilian Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazic comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the pain. Filipe Brazilian Bjj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wil Bazic's chin.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wil Bazic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filipe Brazilian Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bazic.
Brazilian Bjj prevents Bazic from moving into mount.
Brazilian Bjj tries to buck Bazic off but Bazic is having none of it.
Bazic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brazilian Bjj on the ground.
Bazic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Brazilian Bjj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brazilian Bjj is trying to escape the position but Bazic is controlling the position.
Bazic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brazilian Bjj keeps working.
Bazic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brazilian Bjj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bazic tries to avoid it but Brazilian Bjj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bazic to the ground. Bazic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bazic shoots in and gets a takedown into Brazilian Bjj's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bazic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brazilian Bjj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bazic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazic wants to pass the guard but Brazilian Bjj is keeping the position.
Bazic throwing strikes from guard but Brazilian Bjj blocks nicely.
Brazilian Bjj keeping moving, preventing Bazic from controlling successfully.
Bazic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brazilian Bjj is keeping the position for now.
Brazilian Bjj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bazic defends well.
Brazilian Bjj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bazic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazilian Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wil Bazic just wasn't active enough.
Bazic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brazilian Bjj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bazic scores with a one two! Brazilian Bjj had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brazilian Bjj shoots for a double leg takedown but Bazic sprawls well. He's pushed Brazilian Bjj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brazilian Bjj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bazic counters with a takedown into side control.
Wil Bazic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Brazilian Bjj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brazilian Bjj tries to buck Bazic off but Bazic is having none of it.
Bazic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brazilian Bjj is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brazilian Bjj is looking for a sweep. Bazic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Bjj is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brazilian Bjj tries to kick Bazic off but Bazic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Bazic connects with a nice short shot to Brazilian Bjj's temple.
Brazilian Bjj tries to get to full guard but Bazic has control of the leg.
Brazilian Bjj is refusing to be controlled, as Bazic sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brazilian Bjj trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bazic wants to free his trapped foot but Brazilian Bjj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bazic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bazic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wil Bazic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bazic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brazilian Bjj swats away the attempt to clinch by Bazic.
Brazilian Bjj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brazilian Bjj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bazic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brazilian Bjj's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazilian Bjj keeping moving, preventing Bazic from controlling successfully.
Brazilian Bjj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bazic defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bazic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wil Bazic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bazic clinches.
Bazic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brazilian Bjj can't fight it off and eventually Bazic manages to take the fight to the floor. Brazilian Bjj looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bazic wants to pass the guard but Brazilian Bjj is keeping the position.
Bazic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brazilian Bjj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bazic has managed to get both his arms back between Brazilian Bjj's legs - danger averted.
Bazic gets to his feet. Brazilian Bjj looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bazic clinches.
Brazilian Bjj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bazic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bazic is working Brazilian Bjj over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brazilian Bjj tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazic pushes Brazilian Bjj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bazic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brazilian Bjj shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bazic scores with a head kick. Brazilian Bjj tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brazilian Bjj.
Wil Bazic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Brazilian Bjj.
Bazic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brazilian Bjj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bazic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bazic.
Bazic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brazilian Bjj is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bazic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bazic preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazic wants to pass the guard but Brazilian Bjj is keeping the position.
Bazic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bazic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bazic tries to free his leg and advance position but Brazilian Bjj is retaining full guard.
Brazilian Bjj has his foot on Bazic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bazic works his way back into a safe position though.
Bazic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brazilian Bjj is proving hard to escape from.
Brazilian Bjj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bazic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brazilian Bjj's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Bjj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bazic is aware though and is defending well.
Brazilian Bjj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brazilian Bjj keeping moving, preventing Bazic from controlling successfully.
Brazilian Bjj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bazic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bazic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bazic is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bazic as Brazilian Bjj shoots in.
Brazilian Bjj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bazic instigates a clinch.
Bazic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Bjj shoots in and drives through. Bazic sprawls well.
Brazilian Bjj is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bazic lands with a right hand.
Brazilian Bjj with a poor takedown
and Bazic counters with a straight right hand.
Bazic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brazilian Bjj, pushing him back against the cage.
Brazilian Bjj tries for a takedown but Bazic manages to get underhooks.
Bazic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bazic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brazilian Bjj gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazic is working Brazilian Bjj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bazic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bazic working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wil Bazic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bazic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brazilian Bjj keeping moving, preventing Bazic from controlling successfully.
Bazic preventing the sweep.
Bazic wants to control from the top but Brazilian Bjj keeps moving.
Brazilian Bjj is trying to control the position but Bazic postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bazic wants to control from the top but Brazilian Bjj keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wil Bazic just wasn't active enough.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brazilian Bjj enables Bazic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brazilian Bjj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brazilian Bjj keeping moving, preventing Bazic from controlling successfully.
Brazilian Bjj has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bazic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brazilian Bjj.
Brazilian Bjj tries to escape but Bazic is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bazic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wil Bazic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brazilian Bjj is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bazic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bazic scoring with punches from side control.
Bazic happy to just control the position for now.
Brazilian Bjj is looking to reverse the position.
Bazic trying to control the position but Brazilian Bjj is working away.
Brazilian Bjj is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazic is looking to take a break and control but Brazilian Bjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brazilian Bjj is looking for a sweep.
Brazilian Bjj wants to get back to his feet.
Bazic is trying to get an arm triangle but Brazilian Bjj is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brazilian Bjj tries to improve position but can't.
Brazilian Bjj manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brazilian Bjj is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazic wants to get back to his feet.
Bazic is defending against the submission attempts here by Brazilian Bjj.
Brazilian Bjj is looking to take a break and control but Bazic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bazic is trying to stand back up but Brazilian Bjj is controlling him
Brazilian Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bazic keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Bjj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bazic sees it coming and defends easily.
Bazic is looking to control Brazilian Bjj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bazic avoid being mounted?
Bazic is looking for a sweep. Brazilian Bjj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filipe Brazilian Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brazilian Bjj seems to be looking for submissions.
Brazilian Bjj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bazic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brazilian Bjj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wil Bazic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brazilian Bjj trying to control from half guard but Bazic is working away.
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 Wil Bazic.
Well Bazic 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wil Bazic!
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