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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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187 cm
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Vurny! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wobinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wobinson with a lazy takedown attempt and Vurny counters with a shoot takedown. Wobinson fights it but they end up in guard. Vurny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Vurny landing a few strikes. Vurny is working Wobinson over with some ground and pound from side control. Wobinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vurny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Vurny moves into full mount! Wobinson won't be happy about that! We've been hearing that Vurny has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Vurny scoring with strikes but Wobinson is staying in there. Wobinson is trying desperately to improve position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round. Vurny is landing with some decent strikes but Wobinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wobinson is in a horrible position here. Vurny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Vurny. Wobinson is bucking up trying to escape but Vurny cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Wobinson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Nice strikes from Vurny there. Vurny winds up and cracks Wobinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wobinson taking some punishment here, with Vurny in his half guard. Wobinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vurny pulls his head out easily. Vurny is stalling here. Wobinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vurny seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wobinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vurny is not content to let Wobinson control the position. Vurny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wobinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Still in half guard, Vurny seems content to control. Vurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Vurny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wobinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wobinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wobinson is in trouble now - Vurny has advanced to mount! Wobinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vurny looking to finish Wobinson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wobinson! Vurny landing strikes from the mount. Vurny scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wobinson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Wobinson is trying to escape the mount.
Vurny is landing with some decent strikes but Wobinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Vurny putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Vurny takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wobinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vurny has a good base and remains in mount. Wobinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wobinson preventing the sweep. Vurny looking to control.
Vurny keeping full guard, as Wobinson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vurny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vurny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vurny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobinson is one step ahead there. Vurny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobinson. Vurny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Vurny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Vurny working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wobinson goes for a double leg but Vurny avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vurny continues to drive forward. Vurny drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wobinson sprawls and moves away. Vurny feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Vurny passes Wobinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Vurny wants to work for an arm triangle but Wobinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wobinson actively working from the bottom here. Vurny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wobinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vurny pulls his head out easily. Ground and pound from Vurny. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vurny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wobinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wobinson looking for submissions off his back. Aldo Vurny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vurny lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wobinson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vurny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobinson can do to turn this around? Still in half guard, Vurny seems content to control. Vurny wants to take a breather but Wobinson is having none of it. Vurny lands strikes from half guard. Vurny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Vurny working Wobinson over with strikes. Wobinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vurny.
Vurny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vurny drops an elbow to the side of Wobinson's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vurny connects with a nice short shot to Wobinson's temple. Vurny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wobinson keeps working. Wobinson is pressing down on Vurny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Vurny forces his way into half guard. Vurny lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Vurny lands strikes from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vurny connects with a nice short shot to Wobinson's temple. Vurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Wobinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wobinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vurny manages to get himself to full guard.
Vurny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Vurny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wobinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Vurny postures up and lands a big shot to Wobinson's brow. Wobinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wobinson wants to get back to his feet but Vurny is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wobinson keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wobinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wobinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wobinson is breathing heavily. Vurny passes Wobinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Vurny winds up and cracks Wobinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wobinson is trying to get back to full guard. Vurny has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vurny pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Vurny looking for a guillotine from mount but Wobinson is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Wobinson and Vurny counters with a nice double leg into guard. Vurny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vurny trying to control but Wobinson is working from the bottom. Vurny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wobinson is keeping the position for now. Vurny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Vurny landing with the ground and pound. Vurny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wobinson's head. Wobinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vurny defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wobinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vurny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wobinson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vurny landing with the ground and pound. Vurny controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Wobinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vurny is aware though and is defending well. Vurny looking to pass the guard. Wobinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vurny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wobinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vurny scoring with some ground and pound. Vurny scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vurny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wobinson working for submissions but it's allowed Vurny to get to half guard.
Vurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vurny looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Vurny is nestled in close to Wobinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Vurny looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Vurny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vurny connects with a nice short shot to Wobinson's temple. Vurny slips a nice elbow through Wobinson's hands, connecting with Wobinson's forehead. Vurny is just content to waste time from the top position. Wobinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Vurny is working Wobinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Vurny stands and throws Wobinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Vurny working the head with strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wobinson is trying to get back to half guard. Aldo Vurny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vurny lands a decent elbow from side control. Vurny blocks the strikes from Wobinson.
Vurny remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Vurny's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Vurny working the head and body with strikes. Vurny lands some shots froms side control. A lull in the action here as Vurny stalls from top position. Wobinson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vurny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Vurny slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wobinson is trying to buck Vurny off. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Vurny in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Vurny is looking to take a break and control but Wobinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vurny grinds an elbow into Wobinson's temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wobinson is looking for a sweep. Wobinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Jake Wobinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wobinson tries to buck Vurny off but Vurny is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Aldo Vurny showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vurny 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Vurny! After winning the bout, Aldo Vurny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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