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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Rasmussen (ranked 7766 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Aznag Jr (ranked 5190 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathew Rasmussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nando Aznag Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aznag Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasmussen darts in looking for a takedown but Aznag Jr gets double underhooks and turns Rasmussen into the cage.
Aznag Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Aznag Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Rasmussen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathew Rasmussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nando Aznag Jr.
Rasmussen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasmussen wants it to stay on the feet.
Rasmussen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aznag Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Aznag Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasmussen, pushing him back against the cage.
Rasmussen jumps guard but Aznag Jr stands there with Rasmussen around his waist. Rasmussen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rasmussen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aznag Jr breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen shoots and misses
and Aznag Jr moves into the clinch.
Aznag Jr pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aznag Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rasmussen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aznag Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rasmussen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Aznag Jr trying to control the position here.
Aznag Jr wants to get back to his feet but Rasmussen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aznag Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Rasmussen gets double underhooks and turns Aznag Jr into the cage.
Rasmussen shoots in but no luck this time.
Aznag Jr looks for a takedown but Rasmussen sprawls well.
Rasmussen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rasmussen looks to land a left hand but Aznag Jr moved out of range nicely.
Aznag Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasmussen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aznag Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasmussen tries to avoid it but Aznag Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasmussen to the ground. Rasmussen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aznag Jr forces Rasmussen back against the cage and clinches.
Aznag Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aznag Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aznag Jr looks winded!
Rasmussen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aznag Jr defends well and Rasmussen ends up having to push Aznag Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rasmussen takes the fight into the clinch.
Aznag Jr decides to pull guard.
Aznag Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rasmussen has picked Aznag Jr up and slammed him! Aznag Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Rasmussen manages to pass to side control!
Aznag Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Rasmussen has mounted him!
Rasmussen wants to control the pace but Aznag Jr is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen controlling his opponent.
Rasmussen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aznag Jr on the ground.
Rasmussen trying to control but Aznag Jr is having none of it.
Aznag Jr tries to lock up and control but Rasmussen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aznag Jr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Aznag Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Rasmussen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Rasmussen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rasmussen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aznag Jr pushes Rasmussen up against the cage in a clinch.
Aznag Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aznag Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aznag Jr keeping moving, preventing Rasmussen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aznag Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rasmussen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rasmussen stuffs the takedown attempt from Aznag Jr. Aznag Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aznag Jr stuffs the takedown.
Rasmussen shoots in for a double leg but Aznag Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aznag Jr scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aznag Jr is defended easily by Rasmussen.
Aznag Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aznag Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasmussen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aznag Jr throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aznag Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aznag Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aznag Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aznag Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Rasmussen, looking for a takedown. Aznag Jr pushes Rasmussen against the cage but Rasmussen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasmussen is looking to counter the offense by Aznag Jr and move into the clinch.
Mathew Rasmussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nando Aznag Jr.
Aznag Jr tries for a takedown but Rasmussen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aznag Jr is breathing heavily.
Aznag Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasmussen tries to avoid it but Aznag Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasmussen to the ground. Rasmussen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasmussen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aznag Jr breaks from the clinch.
Aznag Jr shoots in but Rasmussen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aznag Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasmussen tries for a takedown but Aznag Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasmussen fails with a takedown attempt.
Aznag Jr fails to land the takedown.
Rasmussen is looking to counter the offense by Aznag Jr and move into the clinch.
Aznag Jr lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aznag Jr is fending him off so far but Rasmussen persists. Nope, Aznag Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Aznag Jr with that takedown attempt.
Rasmussen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aznag Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasmussen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rasmussen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aznag Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Rasmussen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aznag Jr has closed the distance and engaged Rasmussen in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aznag Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Aznag Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Aznag Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Rasmussen, which made it look bad.
A cross from Aznag Jr lands.
Rasmussen is rocked!
Aznag Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasmussen.
Oh Rasmussen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aznag Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aznag Jr misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rasmussen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aznag Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aznag Jr stuffs the takedown.
Nando Aznag Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen leaves Aznag Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rasmussen tries to keep at a distance but Aznag Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aznag Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Aznag Jr.
Rasmussen seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aznag Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Mathew Rasmussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nando Aznag Jr.
Aznag Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasmussen prevents it.
Aznag Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aznag Jr.
Aznag Jr breaks the clinch.
Aznag Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aznag Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasmussen counters by moving into the clinch.
Rasmussen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aznag Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Aznag Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aznag Jr fails to pull guard.
Aznag Jr fails to pull guard.
Rasmussen stalling against the cage.
Aznag Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rasmussen to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Aznag Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasmussen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aznag Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Rasmussen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aznag Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aznag Jr.
Nando Aznag Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen shoots in but Aznag Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aznag Jr with the counter takedown but Rasmussen avoids it easily.
Aznag Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Aznag Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aznag Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasmussen is fending him off so far but Aznag Jr persists. Nope, Rasmussen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aznag Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Aznag Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rasmussen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aznag Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aznag Jr is trying to pull guard but Rasmussen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasmussen jumps guard but Aznag Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aznag Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasmussen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but Aznag Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Aznag Jr successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Aznag Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aznag Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Aznag Jr!
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RATING
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