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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quaa Ludes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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159 lbs
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176 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quaa Ludes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyd Bronson! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ludes tries to score with a low kick but Bronson moves his leg out of the way. Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ludes's waist but Ludes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side. Ludes connects with a body shot. Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Ludes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt and Ludes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bronson's knee momentarily. Quaa Ludes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Bronson. Ludes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ludes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bronson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ludes instigates a clinch. Ludes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ludes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludes rushes Bronson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludes has double underhooks. Ludes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Boyd Bronson has been cut. Bronson checks a leg kick. Ludes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronson. Ludes thumps Bronson with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ludes connects with a leg kick. Bronson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ludes throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Ludes. Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick. Ludes closes the distance and pushes Bronson back into the cage. Ludes breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Ludes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Ludes. No joy for Bronson on that attempt. Ludes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Quaa Ludes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ludes feints a jab promting Bronson to slip. Ludes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bronson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ludes, which made it look bad. Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludes.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Ludes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ludes lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ludes works Bronson's body with a nice hook. Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ludes. Bronson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ludes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bronson. Bronson shoots in for a double leg but Ludes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bronson avoids the head kick by Ludes.
Bronson has a takedown stuffed. A good leg kick by Ludes. Ludes moves into the clinch. Bronson has Ludes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ludes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ludes is pressed up against the cage. Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ludes down to the mat. Ludes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bronson shoots and misses and Ludes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bronson looks winded! Bronson shoots in but no luck this time. Ludes goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ludes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ludes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ludes throws a nice inside leg kick. Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bronson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ludes sprawls well. He's pushed Bronson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ludes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ludes tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bronson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Good work by Bronson as he checks the leg kick. Bronson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ludes quickly recovers to half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bronson is looking for a kimura but Ludes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronson to get the leverage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ludes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronson.
Ludes keeping control of the position. Bronson stops Ludes from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ludes keeps working. Bronson is pressing down on Ludes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludes is holding on for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quaa Ludes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boyd Bronson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ludes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ludes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronson is defended easily by Ludes. Ludes throws a right and a left that both miss. Ludes scores with a three punch combo!
Ludes connects with a solid leg kick. Ludes moves into the clinch successfully.
Ludes manages to break the clinch.
Ludes looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well. Bronson shoots in but Ludes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ludes misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ludes's waist but Ludes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side. Quaa Ludes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Bronson. Ludes moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ludes is defending well. Ludes manages to break the clinch.
Bronson takes a swing at Ludes's ribcage but misses. Ludes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ludes has Bronson pushed against the cage. Bronson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ludes pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ludes avoiding damage.
Bronson is trying to push Ludes away but Ludes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ludes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ludes moves nicely into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A lull in the action here. Bronson sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson trying to control here.
Bronson actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Ludes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bronson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludes pulls his head out easily. Bronson actively working from the bottom here. Bronson is breathing heavily. Bronson has hold of Ludes's hands but Ludes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ludes not doing much here.
Ludes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around? Ludes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Ludes content just to control the position here. Quaa Ludes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bronson tries to hold on but Ludes pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quaa Ludes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Boyd Bronson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ludes swinging wildly here.
Ludes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronson, pushing him back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Ludes.
Ludes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludes drives through and clinches with Bronson against the cage.
Ludes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bronson takes a swing at Ludes's ribcage but misses. Ludes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ludes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quaa Ludes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ludes misses with a low kick.
Ludes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludes.
Bronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ludes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronson somewhat. Ludes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ludes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ludes moves into the clinch successfully.
Ludes breaks the clinch.
Ludes forces Bronson back against the cage and clinches. Ludes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludes misses with a few strikes there.
Ludes swinging wildly here.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Ludes shows good takedown defense. Quaa Ludes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Bronson. Ludes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bronson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ludes prevents it.
Ludes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ludes breaks from the clinch.
Ludes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ludes counters with an inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bronson shoots and misses and Ludes counters by clinching up. Ludes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson fails with the takedown and Ludes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bronson fails with the takedown and Ludes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bronson's guard now. Bronson looking for subs off his back but Ludes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ludes trying to mount his opponent but Bronson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ludes trying to control the pace. Ludes wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position. Ludes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ludes controlling the position easily from mount. Ludes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Ludes. Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quaa Ludes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bronson wants to hold on but Ludes pushes him away. Ludes controlling the pace for now. Ludes working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ludes landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Quaa Ludes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ludes 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quaa Ludes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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