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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Vann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Eggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vann's entrance music is 5th. A fine choice. Dan Eggman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 New York, Ludwig Vann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eggman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Eggman with that takedown attempt.
Vann throws a lazy head kick
and Eggman counters with a three punch combo that has Vann backing up. Vann nods at Eggman to acknowledge the strikes.
Eggman blocks a head kick by Vann.
Vann tries to clinch but Eggman is having none of it.
Eggman misses with a takedown attempt - Vann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vann shoots in but Eggman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eggman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vann misses with a wild body shot.
Vann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eggman unleashes a big counter combination but Vann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Vann.
Eggman misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggman shoots in for a double leg but Vann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ludwig Vann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Eggman.
Eggman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eggman dives in and grabs Vann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vann pushes down on Eggman's head and hops out.
Vann is looking to counter the offense by Eggman and move into the clinch.
Vann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vann shoots in and drives through. Eggman sprawls well.
Eggman shoots in for a double leg but Vann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vann shoots in for a takedown but Eggman shows good takedown defense.
Eggman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eggman swivels and escapes.
Eggman unleashes a big counter combination but Vann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vann shoots in but Eggman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eggman unleashes a big counter combination but Vann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eggman pushes Vann up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vann taking a breather.
Eggman is working for takedown but Vann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vann pulls guard.
Eggman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Eggman stands up and waves to Vann to follow him.
Vann throws a sloppy head kick and Eggman moves out of range easily.
Vann looks to clinch
and Eggman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vann shoots in but Eggman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vann misses with a body shot.
Vann has his takedown stuffed
and Eggman counters with a three punch combo that has Vann backing up. Vann nods at Eggman to acknowledge the strikes.
Vann tries to clinch
and Eggman counters with a three punch combo that has Vann backing up. Vann nods at Eggman to acknowledge the strikes.
Vann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eggman circles away.
Eggman darts in looking for a takedown but Vann gets double underhooks and turns Eggman into the cage.
Vann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eggman as he avoids it easily.
Vann shoots in looking for a takedown but Eggman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vann shoots in but Eggman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vann is breathing heavily.
Eggman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vann under the eye.
Eggman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vann circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eggman swivels and escapes.
Eggman moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vann manages to break the clinch.
Eggman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eggman slaps away a takedown attempt from Vann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vann misses with the combination.
Vann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vann slaps away a takedown attempt from Eggman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Eggman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eggman moves into range and clinches up with Vann.
Eggman avoiding damage.
Vann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eggman to keep the fight standing.
Vann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eggman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eggman's efforts to push away.
Eggman leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eggman goes for a takedown attempt but Vann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eggman shoots in looking for a takedown. Vann tries to sprawl out of it but Eggman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eggman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eggman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eggman takes the fight into the clinch.
Vann working hard to break the clinch.
Eggman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eggman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Vann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggman stalling.
Vann jumps guard but Eggman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vann fails to pull guard.
Vann letting Eggman take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Vann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eggman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eggman is defending well.
Eggman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vann tries for a takedown but Eggman manages to get underhooks.
Vann breaks the clinch.
Vann tries to clinch up but Eggman circles away and keeps his distance.
Eggman has closed the distance and engaged Vann in a clinch.
Eggman wants to break free but Vann has control.
Vann is trying to push Eggman away but Eggman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vann tries to score a body lock takedown but Eggman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eggman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vann closes the distance but Eggman moves to the side
and Eggman counters with a two punch combo.
Vann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eggman defends well and Vann ends up having to push Eggman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eggman tries to clinch there but Vann circles away.
Eggman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eggman somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Eggman. No joy for Vann on that attempt.
Eggman checks a leg kick.
Eggman dodges the punch combination from Vann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggman wants to clinch up but Vann keeps it at a distance.
Eggman lands a jab to Vann's midsection.
Eggman clinches with his opponent.
Vann prevents Eggman from breaking the clinch.
Eggman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eggman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eggman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eggman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eggman.
Eggman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vann.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eggman pushes Vann up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eggman manages to break the clinch.
Eggman shoots in looking for a takedown but Vann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eggman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Eggman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vann misses with a body kick.
Eggman has Vann up against the cage in a clinch.
Eggman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vann up against the cage.
Vann goes for a takedown attempt but Eggman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eggman throws a sloppy head kick and Vann moves out of range easily.
Eggman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vann tries to pull guard but Eggman holds him up against the cage and eventually Vann drops back down to his feet.
Vann tries to pull guard but Eggman holds him up against the cage and eventually Vann drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Vann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggman has Vann pressed against the cage, preventing Vann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggman wants to take the fight to the mat but Vann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eggman prevents it.
Vann jumps into guard, dragging Eggman to the mat.
Vann is striking from the bottom but Eggman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Vann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eggman on the ground.
Eggman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eggman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Eggman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggman prevents Vann from improving his position.
Eggman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vann wants to get back to full guard but Eggman has mounted him!
Eggman is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Eggman extends the arm and Vann is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Eggman!
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