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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 2911 p4p, 993 weight class) and Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 374 p4p, 136 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected.
Ryan darts in and clinches Aztlan up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aztlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aztlan stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Aztlan sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan clinches up with Aztlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Aztlan lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Aztlan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aztlan lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan jumps guard but Aztlan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Aztlan.
Aztlan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Aztlan has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aztlan.
A nice left hand lands by Aztlan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aztlan throws knees to the body.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Aztlan misses with a body punch.
Aztlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short left from Aztlan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is struggling to control the position.
Ryan is working for takedown but Aztlan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aztlan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aztlan to the mat! Aztlan manages to get full guard.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Aztlan has control of the leg.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aztlan connects with a couple of short punches.
Aztlan cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ryan pulls Aztlan in close to his closed guard and prevents Aztlan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aztlan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aztlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Aztlan 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.
Aztlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan managing to control the position.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aztlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Aztlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aztlan is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aztlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aztlan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aztlan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Aztlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan holding on.
Aztlan is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aztlan is avoiding damage well.
Aztlan dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Aztlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aztlan manages to get back to half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is holding on to half guard well.
Aztlan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aztlan controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Aztlan catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aztlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aztlan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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