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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cradle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irgam Rasec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Cradle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Cradle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Irgam Rasec!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cradle.
Rasec tries to clinch there but Cradle circles away.
Cradle shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasec sprawls well. He's pushed Cradle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rasec misses with an uppercut
and Cradle counters with a left to the body.
Cradle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rasec to the mat! Rasec manages to get full guard.
Rasec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cradle's guard.
Cradle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rasec has passed into side control.
Cradle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rasec is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cradle is trying to work for a sweep but Rasec has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasec throwing strikes here but Cradle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rasec avoids the attempt from Cradle to control.
Cradle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cradle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasec on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasec controlling from the full mount.
Rasec punching from mount but Cradle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rasec with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rasec thowing shots but they're missing.
Cradle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasec thowing shots but they're missing.
Rasec looking to secure an arm triangle but Cradle defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasec looking to control but Cradle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cradle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rasec.
Cradle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasec thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cradle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rasec.
Cradle is looking to improve his position but Rasec isn't that keen on the idea.
Rasec controlling his opponent.
Rasec punching from mount but Cradle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rasec looking to secure an arm triangle but Cradle defends it well.
Rasec looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cradle's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rasec with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cradle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rasec tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cradle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasec throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irgam Rasec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cradle has a takedown stuffed.
Cradle shoots in but Rasec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cradle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cradle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cradle is fending him off so far but Rasec persists. Nope, Cradle circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasec tries to clinch up.
Cradle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasec wants to clinch but Cradle slips to the side
and Cradle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cradle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cradle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rasec's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cradle under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasec tries a low kick but Cradle avoids it.
Victor Cradle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cradle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasec tries to avoid it but Cradle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasec to the ground. Rasec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cradle misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasec.
Rasec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cradle moves into range and clinches up with Rasec.
Rasec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasec is trying to stall.
Cradle has Rasec pressed against the cage, preventing Rasec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cradle trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cradle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cradle.
Cradle sets himself, and Rasec steps forward looking for the clinch! Cradle avoids it this time.
Cradle throws a wild body kick that Rasec sees coming a mile off.
Cradle keeps the fight on the outside.
Cradle throws a counter high kick but Rasec was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rasec avoids a kick to the body.
Cradle instigates a clinch.
Cradle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rasec tries to circle away but Cradle has him pinned against the cage.
Rasec is trying to drag Cradle to the mat but Cradle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cradle prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cradle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cradle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasec kicks Cradle off and gets back to his feet.
Cradle fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasec with the counter takedown but Cradle avoids it easily.
Rasec misses with a takedown attempt
and Cradle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor Cradle is winning the standup battle so far.
Cradle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasec manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cradle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cradle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasec avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasec misses with a leg kick.
Cradle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cradle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cradle avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Cradle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rasec shoots in looking for a takedown but Cradle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cradle moves into the clinch.
Cradle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rasec is defending well.
Cradle can't get the takedown.
Cradle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cradle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cradle goes for a double leg but Rasec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasec continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cradle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasec closes the distance and clinches up with Cradle, looking for a takedown. Rasec pushes Cradle against the cage but Cradle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cradle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cradle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rasec as Cradle shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cradle momentarily.
Cradle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rasec pinned against the cage. Rasec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cradle closes the distance and clinches up with Rasec, looking for a takedown. Cradle pushes Rasec against the cage but Rasec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasec fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasec leaves Cradle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rasec shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rasec misses with a low kick.
Cradle is looking to counter the offense by Rasec and move into the clinch.
Rasec forces Cradle back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cradle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cradle wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasec manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rasec tries to pull guard but Cradle holds him up against the cage and eventually Rasec drops back down to his feet.
Rasec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Rasec.
Cradle leaves Rasec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cradle. No joy for Rasec on that attempt.
Good work by Rasec as he checks the leg kick.
As Cradle backs off Rasec throws a huge counter combo but Cradle manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cradle drives through and clinches with Rasec against the cage.
Rasec wants to get back to striking at distance but Cradle won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rasec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cradle's brow.
Rasec goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cradle prevents it.
Cradle breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cradle. No joy for Rasec on that attempt.
Cradle shoots in for a takedown but Rasec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cradle rushes Rasec and presses him up against the cage.
Cradle can't get the takedown.
Cradle avoiding damage as Rasec throws knees to the body.
Cradle pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasec not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasec should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cradle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasec not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasec wants to control from the top but Cradle keeps moving.
Irgam Rasec has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasec gets to his feet. Cradle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cradle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Irgam Rasec.
I think Rasec 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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RATING
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