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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Armstrong (ranked 5073 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Redmand (ranked 4958 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabian Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Redmand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redmand is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Redmand tries to score with some ground and pound. Armstrong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redmand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redmand's back!
Redmand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Armstrong.
Redmand wants to control his opponent's hands but Armstrong gets his hands free.
Redmand is in bad spot here.
Armstrong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redmand.
Redmand tries to escape the position.
Redmand just trying to survive but Armstrong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Armstrong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Redmand to escape the position.
What can Redmand do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Armstrong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Redmand defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Armstrong is looking for the choke from the back position but Redmand is controlling his hands well.
Armstrong biding his time, controlling Redmand.
Armstrong working for a choke but Redmand is defending well.
Armstrong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redmand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Armstrong loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Redmand hold on?
Redmand just trying to survive but Armstrong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redmand can't escape the position.
Armstrong has good solid back control here.
Redmand is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Armstrong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Redmand knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Redmand for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for the RNC.
Redmand is trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong has full control of the position and if anything, Redmand has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armstrong working for a choke but Redmand is defending well.
Armstrong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Armstrong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Armstrong connects with a big shot to the side of Redmand's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmand rolls, trying to escape but Armstrong keeps control of the position.
Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong not allowing Redmand to control his hands.
What can Redmand do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Redmand trying to control the hands but Armstrong won't let him.
Armstrong biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redmand trying to control the position but Armstrong manages to sink in the hooks.
Armstrong lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Armstrong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab, jab by Redmand - just one landing.
Redmand moves into the clinch.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redmand can do to turn this around?
Redmand prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redmand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Armstrong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Armstrong is struggling to control the position.
Redmand manages to break the clinch.
Redmand takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redmand as he avoids it easily.
Redmand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Redmand keeps moving and retains side control.
Redmand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmand tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Armstrong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong tries to kick Redmand off but Redmand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redmand prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redmand trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong has control of Redmand's left arm, preventing Redmand from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Redmand is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Redmand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armstrong can't fight it off and eventually Redmand manages to take the fight to the floor. Armstrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fabian Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Redmand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redmand stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Redmand trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Redmand is fighting to break Armstrong's control of his arms but Armstrong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Armstrong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Redmand is trying to stand.
Armstrong 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong is thwarting Redmand's attempts to control the position.
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 Fabian Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Redmand throws a head kick that misses.
Redmand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Redmand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Redmand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Redmand closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redmand just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redmand pulls guard.
Armstrong 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redmand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Redmand is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redmand doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong stands up over Redmand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redmand wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redmand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Redmand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redmand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redmand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is pressing down on Redmand's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
Redmand looking for a sweep. Not yet Redmand, not yet.
Armstrong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Redmand is adopting a defensive guard.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong won't allow Redmand to sweep him here.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Redmand for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Fabian Armstrong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fabian Armstrong!
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energy
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RATING
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