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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Kuslovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Braida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here I am. Brian Braida is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wladimir Kuslovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Braida!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuslovich counters with a body kick.
Braida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuslovich to the ground. Braida is now in Kuslovich's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Braida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuslovich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kuslovich trying to keep a closed guard but Braida is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Braida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuslovich is proving hard to escape from.
Kuslovich working for submissions but it's allowed Braida to get to half guard.
Braida is looking for a kimura but Kuslovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braida to get the leverage.
Kuslovich tries to roll over but Braida keeps him under control.
Braida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuslovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuslovich keeps working.
Kuslovich wants to improve his position but Braida is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida is looking for a kimura here.
Braida is looking for a kimura here.
Braida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuslovich is just riding it out for now. Braida eventually gives up the hold.
Braida is thwarting Kuslovich's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Braida drops an elbow to the side of Kuslovich's head.
Kuslovich trying to control but Braida postures up.
Braida drops an elbow to the side of Kuslovich's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braida is looking for a kimura but Kuslovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braida to get the leverage.
Braida lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuslovich looking for submissions off his back.
Kuslovich is looking for a sweep. Braida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braida is looking to take a break and control but Kuslovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuslovich defends it well.
Braida is thwarting Kuslovich's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuslovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braida is working for a submission of some sort.
Braida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuslovich is looking for a sweep. Braida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuslovich is just riding it out for now. Braida eventually gives up the hold.
Braida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuslovich defends it well.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich actively working from the bottom here.
Braida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuslovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braida.
Braida is looking for a kimura here.
Kuslovich tries to get to full guard but Braida has control of the leg.
Braida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braida passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Braida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Braida connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Kuslovich.
Brian Braida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuslovich tries to clinch there but Braida circles away.
Braida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuslovich lands with a shot to the body.
Braida dives in and scores a takedown into Kuslovich's guard.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuslovich is refusing to be controlled, as Braida sits in half guard.
Kuslovich looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braida trying to control from half guard but Kuslovich is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida working over Kuslovich with some ground and pound. Kuslovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuslovich is not content to let Braida control the position.
Kuslovich trying to control here.
Kuslovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braida pulls his head out easily.
Braida is looking for a kimura but Kuslovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braida to get the leverage.
Braida slips a nice elbow through Kuslovich's hands, connecting with Kuslovich's forehead.
Kuslovich looking for submissions off his back.
Braida is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuslovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuslovich defends it well.
Kuslovich trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuslovich wants to improve his position but Braida is controlling well.
Kuslovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braida pulls his head out easily.
Braida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braida works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Braida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuslovich is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braida working away.
Braida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuslovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Braida swings around for an armbar but Kuslovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Braida's guard.
Kuslovich wants to control from the top but Braida keeps moving.
Brian Braida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuslovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuslovich wants to control from the top but Braida keeps moving.
Braida punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kuslovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuslovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuslovich pushes down on Braida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuslovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braida actively working from the bottom here.
Kuslovich slips a nice elbow through Braida's hands, connecting with Braida's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Kuslovich.
Braida wants to improve his position but Kuslovich is controlling well.
Braida is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuslovich.
Kuslovich is trying to work for a kimura but Braida is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braida is trying to maintain the position but Kuslovich is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Braida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kuslovich defending well as Braida loads up on a big left hand.
Kuslovich leaves Braida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Brian Braida has been cut.
Kuslovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Braida is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Braida.
Kuslovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuslovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kuslovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braida.
Braida misses with a leg kick
and Kuslovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braida gets tackled into the ropes by Kuslovich. Kuslovich maintains the clinch.
Braida avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuslovich.
Braida fails to pull guard.
Wladimir Kuslovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Braida.
Braida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich looking to throw knees to the head but Braida is blocking nicely.
Kuslovich pulls guard effortlessly.
Braida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuslovich is keeping the position for now.
Braida connects with a couple of short punches.
Braida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuslovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braida has managed to get both his arms back between Kuslovich's legs - danger averted.
Braida wants to control from the top but Kuslovich keeps moving.
Braida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuslovich is looking for a triangle but Braida pushes his legs off easily.
Kuslovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braida defends it easily.
Braida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuslovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braida passes Kuslovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Braida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuslovich defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuslovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuslovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braida defends it easily.
Braida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuslovich is looking for a triangle but Braida pushes his legs off easily.
Kuslovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braida with a nice head shot there.
Kuslovich keeping full guard, as Braida tries to pass.
Braida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuslovich looking for a guillotine here but Braida defends easily.
Kuslovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braida is aware though and is defending well.
Braida wants to stand but Kuslovich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Braida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Braida passes Kuslovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wladimir Kuslovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuslovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braida is trying to work for a kimura but Kuslovich is defending well.
Kuslovich won't allow Braida to pass to mount.
Braida is trying to work for a kimura but Kuslovich is defending well.
Kuslovich tries to roll over but Braida keeps him under control.
Brian Braida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuslovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braida pulls his head out easily.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braida trying to control the pace.
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 Wladimir Kuslovich.
I think Braida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Braida!
A relieved looking Brian Braida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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