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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aurelio Osborne (ranked 25313 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Thundadrutch (ranked 4744 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelio Osborne has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aurelio Osborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JC Thundadrutch!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osborne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thundadrutch counters with a shoot takedown. Osborne fights it but they end up in guard.
Thundadrutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thundadrutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thundadrutch tries to free his leg and advance position but Osborne is retaining full guard.
Thundadrutch passes into half guard.
Osborne tries to roll over but Thundadrutch keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thundadrutch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Osborne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundadrutch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osborne is just riding it out for now. Thundadrutch eventually gives up the hold.
Osborne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundadrutch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thundadrutch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Osborne!
Thundadrutch trying to control but Osborne is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thundadrutch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thundadrutch trying to control but Osborne is having none of it.
Thundadrutch wants to take Osborne's back here but Osborne is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Osborne is looking to improve his position but Thundadrutch isn't that keen on the idea.
Thundadrutch stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thundadrutch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thundadrutch trying to control but Osborne is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne has momentary wrist control but Thundadrutch slips an elbow through the middle.
Osborne has his foot on Thundadrutch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thundadrutch works his way back into a safe position though.
Thundadrutch 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.
Osborne really is a fat lump.
Thundadrutch stays in close to Osborne's body and controls the position.
Osborne is working an open guard so Thundadrutch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thundadrutch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Osborne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thundadrutch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thundadrutch wants to control but Osborne postures up.
Thundadrutch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thundadrutch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osborne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch looking for submissions off his back.
Thundadrutch trying to control from the bottom.
Osborne thows a huge punch but Thundadrutch dodges it nicely.
Thundadrutch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Osborne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thundadrutch controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thundadrutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osborne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Thundadrutch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JC Thundadrutch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thundadrutch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thundadrutch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osborne's guard.
Thundadrutch decides to stand and escape the position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Osborne.
You can see the frustration on Thundadrutch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osborne is trying to get an arm triangle but Thundadrutch is defending well.
Thundadrutch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Osborne asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thundadrutch wants to control but Osborne postures up.
JC Thundadrutch has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundadrutch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osborne fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thundadrutch is looking for a sweep.
Thundadrutch struggling a bit here.
Thundadrutch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osborne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thundadrutch is trying to maintain the position but Osborne is very close to passing his half guard.
Thundadrutch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osborne trying to control the action but Thundadrutch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thundadrutch is looking to control Osborne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thundadrutch avoid being mounted?
Thundadrutch wants to get back to full guard.
Thundadrutch trying to control from the bottom.
Osborne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thundadrutch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thundadrutch is breathing heavily.
Thundadrutch actively working from the bottom here.
Osborne prevents Thundadrutch from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Osborne.
Osborne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thundadrutch's head.
Thundadrutch gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne is looking to work some ground and pound but Thundadrutch has wrist control.
Thundadrutch trying to control the position.
Osborne throws a big elbow that misses.
Thundadrutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osborne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osborne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osborne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thundadrutch has control of Osborne's left arm, preventing Osborne from doing any damage.
Osborne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thundadrutch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Osborne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Osborne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thundadrutch has Osborne pulled in close to control his posture.
Osborne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thundadrutch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Osborne quickly recovers to half guard.
Osborne gets full guard.
Thundadrutch wants to control from the top but Osborne keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osborne is on top in guard.
Osborne wanted to stand there but Thundadrutch had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thundadrutch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thundadrutch controls Osborne momentarily but Osborne frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aurelio Osborne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JC Thundadrutch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Osborne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thundadrutch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osborne pulls his head out easily.
Thundadrutch is trying to get back to full guard.
Osborne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thundadrutch tries to get to full guard but Osborne has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thundadrutch is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne is keen to just control but Thundadrutch is a slippery customer.
Thundadrutch is looking for a sweep. Osborne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osborne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osborne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Osborne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osborne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thundadrutch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thundadrutch controlling Osborne's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osborne is looking to work some ground and pound but Thundadrutch has wrist control.
Osborne throwing strikes but missing.
Thundadrutch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osborne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thundadrutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thundadrutch trying to control the position.
Thundadrutch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Osborne 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch pushes Osborne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Osborne tries to clinch there but Thundadrutch circles away.
Osborne shoots in and gets a takedown into Thundadrutch's guard.
Thundadrutch trying to control the position here.
Osborne wants to control from the top but Thundadrutch keeps moving.
Thundadrutch trying to keep a closed guard but Osborne is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thundadrutch holds on and takes a little breather.
Thundadrutch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Osborne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Thundadrutch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osborne wants to stand but Thundadrutch is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aurelio Osborne.
I think Osborne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aurelio Osborne!
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RATING
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