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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Laban Ladvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javid Dudkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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189 cm
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laban Ladvik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javid Dudkins! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ladvik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dudkins on the side of the head. Ladvik throws a right hand that Dudkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Dudkins also avoids with ease. Dudkins throws a shot to the body.
Dudkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dudkins controlling the action here. Dudkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladvik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dudkins. Dudkins is looking to take a break and control but Ladvik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dudkins prevents Ladvik from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Dudkins seems content to control. Ladvik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudkins's back! Dudkins wants to get back to his feet. Dudkins trying to control the action but Ladvik just sinks the hooks in. Dudkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Dudkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Ladvik has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dudkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Dudkins trying to control but Ladvik postures up.
Dudkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ladvik. Dudkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ladvik. Dudkins wants to control but Ladvik is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ladvik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Ladvik tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Dudkins trying to control here.
Dudkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dudkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dudkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dudkins keeping full guard, as Ladvik tries to pass. Dudkins is trying to control the position but Ladvik postures up. Ladvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ladvik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dudkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dudkins is taking a breather. Ladvik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ladvik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dudkins. Dudkins trying to control the action but Ladvik is working from the bottom. Dudkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Dudkins is trying to work for a kimura but Ladvik is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dudkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javid Dudkins dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ladvik throws a front kick aimed at Dudkins's knee but Dudkins avoids it well. Dudkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ladvik defends it well. Ladvik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Dudkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ladvik is working away from the top position though. Dudkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Dudkins wants to control but Ladvik is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ladvik is trying to control. Dudkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Dudkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dudkins is looking for a triangle but Ladvik pushes his legs off easily.
Ladvik stays in close to Dudkins's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dudkins working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ladvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dudkins looking for a guillotine here but Ladvik defends easily.
Ladvik throwing strikes from guard but Dudkins blocks nicely. Ladvik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dudkins is looking for a triangle but Ladvik pushes his legs off easily.
Dudkins controls Ladvik momentarily but Ladvik frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ladvik throwing strikes from guard but Dudkins blocks nicely. Dudkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ladvik should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dudkins has tightened it up now! Ladvik should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javid Dudkins! In defeat, Laban Ladvik stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will get you next time!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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