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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gard Aatrox (ranked 5500 p4p, 499 weight class) and Ivan Arago (ranked 7916 p4p, 585 weight class). Arago has chosen Russian Power as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gard Aatrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Arago!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arago dives in and grabs Aatrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aatrox pushes down on Arago's head and hops out.
Arago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aatrox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aatrox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aatrox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arago has time to react.
Aatrox clobbers Arago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aatrox throws a leg kick
so Arago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aatrox has an active guard here but Arago has managed to pass into half guard.
Aatrox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arago.
Arago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arago trying to control the position from guard on top but Aatrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arago wants to pass the guard but Aatrox is keeping the position.
Arago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatrox is looking to stand up but Arago isn't so interested in that idea.
Aatrox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aatrox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aatrox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arago lands a couple of digs.
Arago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aatrox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arago on the ground.
Arago advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago seems to be looking for submissions.
Aatrox wants to control but Arago is keeping busy.
Arago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aatrox taking some punishment here, with Arago in his half guard.
Aatrox is defending against the submission attempts here by Arago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aatrox is trying to escape the mount.
Arago tries to control but Aatrox wriggling away.
Aatrox wants to control but Arago is having none of it.
Arago working for a submission but Aatrox is keeping him at bay.
Arago raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arago content just to control the position here.
Arago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aatrox is looking to escape.
Arago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aatrox is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arago lands a couple of good shots and Aatrox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Arago on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Aatrox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arago is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aatrox is defending well though. Arago let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Arago dominated that round.
That's time! Aatrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arago shoots and misses
and Aatrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arago dives in and grabs Aatrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aatrox pushes down on Arago's head and hops out.
Gard Aatrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Aatrox.
Arago fails with a takedown attempt.
Gard Aatrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Aatrox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aatrox misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aatrox looks to land a right hand but Arago moved out of range.
Arago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aatrox pinned against the cage. Aatrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arago shoots in and gets a takedown into Aatrox's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arago trying to control but Aatrox is working from the bottom.
Arago is in close to Aatrox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aatrox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aatrox wants to control from the top but Arago keeps moving.
Arago is trying to control the position but Aatrox postures up.
Arago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aatrox defends well.
Arago pulls Aatrox in close to prevent any damage.
Arago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arago can't keep his opponent in guard - Aatrox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arago manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aatrox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arago tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arago is on top in guard.
Arago advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Arago.
Arago trying to mount his opponent but Aatrox defends it.
Aatrox is looking to escape.
Arago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arago working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arago controlling the pace.
Aatrox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aatrox trying to get back to full guard but Arago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aatrox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arago.
Arago controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Arago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aatrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arago distracts Aatrox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aatrox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aatrox keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago tries to advance to mount but Aatrox denies him.
Aatrox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Arago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arago cracks Aatrox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aatrox struggling a bit here.
Aatrox strikes from the bottom but Arago takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Arago cracks Aatrox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Arago won't let Aatrox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ivan Arago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aatrox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aatrox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago controlling his opponent.
Arago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aatrox is working to get back to half guard.
Arago putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arago controlling his opponent.
Arago lands a big elbow.
Arago landing strikes from the mount and Aatrox is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aatrox taking shots to the head.
Aatrox working to try and regain half guard.
Arago has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aatrox's face.
Aatrox is rocked!
Arago working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Aatrox turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arago off and cradles Aatrox's limp body as Arago celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ivan Arago!
A very excited looking Ivan Arago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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