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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anirudh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Bauwens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anirudh Negi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bauwens gets a clinch.
Bauwens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negi just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bauwens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bauwens gets underhooks to prevent Negi's takedown attempt.
Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bauwens avoids the damage to the body.
Bauwens jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bauwens looking for a guillotine here but Negi defends easily.
Negi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauwens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Negi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauwens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauwens working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauwens wants to sweep but no luck.
Negi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bauwens looking for a guillotine here but Negi defends easily.
Bauwens keeping moving, preventing Negi from controlling successfully.
Bauwens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bauwens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Negi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Negi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bauwens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Negi defends well.
Bauwens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Negi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bauwens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Negi has managed to get both his arms back between Bauwens's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bauwens 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.
Bauwens is looking for a triangle but Negi pushes his legs off easily.
Bauwens trying to control the position.
Bauwens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Negi manages to get himself to full guard.
Bauwens 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.
Bauwens slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens is working for a kimura but Negi is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauwens stands up and beckons Negi to join him on the feet.
Negi lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauwens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Negi's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negi trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Bauwens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Negi avoids the body shot from Bauwens.
Bauwens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bauwens wants it to stay on the feet.
Bauwens pushes Negi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bauwens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bauwens tries to pull guard but Negi won't allow it.
Negi looking for a takedown.
Bauwens prevents the takedown attempt.
Johan Bauwens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anirudh Negi.
Negi jumps guard but Bauwens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bauwens manages to break the clinch.
Bauwens shoots in and gets a takedown into Negi's guard.
Negi is breathing heavily.
Bauwens wants to control from the top but Negi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauwens passes Negi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bauwens gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Negi tries for a takedown but Bauwens circles away easily
and Bauwens counters with a shoot takedown. Negi fights it but they end up in guard.
Negi keeping moving, preventing Bauwens from controlling successfully.
Bauwens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bauwens wants to control from the top but Negi keeps moving.
Bauwens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauwens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bauwens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bauwens drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bauwens as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Negi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bauwens! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Johan Bauwens!
Johan Bauwens managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Tab Out Clothes , into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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