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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arzuman Asadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trovador Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asadov comes to the cage accompanied by Arzuman Entrance Song. Trovador Ramos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arzuman Asadov's chin.
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185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arzuman Asadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trovador Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asadov counters with a shoot takedown. Ramos fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Asadov 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.
Ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard.
Ramos working a defensive guard here.
Asadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Asadov postures up.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Asadov tries to pass.
Asadov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos tries to roll over but Asadov keeps him under control.
Ramos is trying to control but can't.
Asadov wants to pass to mount but Ramos is defending the position.
Asadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramos trying to control here.
Asadov with the ground and pound but Ramos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but Asadov is having none of it.
Asadov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asadov.
Asadov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramos!
Asadov defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
An elbow from Ramos crashes against the mat.
Asadov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Asadov is not content to let Ramos control the position.
Asadov is looking for a sweep.
Asadov is working hard here to advance position.
Ramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asadov has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control the action but Asadov is working from the bottom.
Asadov tries to bench press Ramos off him but Ramos keeps the position.
Ramos slows the pace down.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Asadov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Ramos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Asadov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Asadov wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Asadov controls his leg.
Asadov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asadov looking for submissions off his back.
Asadov is breathing heavily.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Asadov dodges it nicely.
Asadov is staying active underneath Ramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asadov is looking to improve his position.
Ramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramos prevents Asadov from improving his position.
Ramos is keen to just control but Asadov is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asadov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asadov tries to get out of the position.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Asadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trovador Ramos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Asadov as Ramos shoots in.
Ramos dives in and scores a takedown into Asadov's guard.
Trovador Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Asadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asadov's guard.
Asadov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asadov's guard.
Ramos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asadov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Asadov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asadov postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asadov is looking to advance position but Ramos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Asadov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looking to control but Asadov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ramos has hold of Asadov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asadov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ramos trying to control but Asadov is having none of it.
Asadov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asadov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Asadov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramos trying to control but Asadov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to stand but Asadov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.
Ramos seems to be looking for submissions.
Asadov looking for submissions off his back.
Ramos prevents Asadov from improving his position.
Asadov is not content to let Ramos control the position.
Asadov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Asadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos prevents Asadov from improving his position.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asadov tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Asadov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramos sits in half guard.
Trovador Ramos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Asadov sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arzuman Asadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trovador Ramos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asadov as he jumps to the side.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Asadov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trovador Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up with Asadov, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes Asadov against the cage but Asadov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asadov drives through with a takedown into Ramos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ramos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos working for a triangle but Asadov defends it easily.
Asadov throws an elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Asadov's guard. Nice move by Ramos!
Asadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asadov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asadov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramos seems to be working for a kimura but Asadov defends the submission attempt.
Asadov wants to improve his position but Ramos is controlling well.
Asadov is staying active underneath Ramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asadov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Asadov keeps moving.
Asadov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramos 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.
Asadov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Asadov has a closed guard, preventing Ramos from standing up.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Asadov keeps moving.
Asadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Asadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos trying to control but Asadov is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Trovador Ramos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Asadov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asadov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asadov is looking for a kimura but Ramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asadov to get the leverage.
Ramos trying to control from the bottom.
Asadov trying to mount his opponent but Ramos defends it.
Asadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asadov.
Ramos wants to control but Asadov is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos won't allow Asadov to pass to mount.
Arzuman Asadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trovador Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asadov is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
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 Arzuman Asadov.
Well Ramos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trovador Ramos!
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energy
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hype
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