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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitch as he jumps to the side.
Fitch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitch lands in his opponent's guard.
Blanco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco is keeping the position for now.
Fitch trying to control but Blanco is working from the bottom.
Blanco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitch wants to pass the guard but Blanco is keeping the position.
Blanco working for a triangle but Fitch defends it easily.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanco is trying to control the position but Fitch postures up.
Fitch stopping the sweep attempt from Blanco.
Blanco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch 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.
Fitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Blanco is retaining full guard.
Fitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blanco keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blanco keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blanco looking to control.
Blanco looks gassed!
Fitch looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blanco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitch counters with a single leg into guard. Blanco didn't expect that.
Fitch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blanco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blanco has escaped and now he's on top!
Blanco 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.
Fitch is trying to control the position but Blanco postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanco passes Fitch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blanco seems to be looking for submissions.
Blanco is keen to just control but Fitch is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fitch!
Blanco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fitch is surviving well by controlling Blanco's body position as best he can.
Fitch stops Blanco from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fitch regains half guard.
Blanco trying to control the action but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Fitch is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Blanco pulls his head out easily.
Fitch with the active half guard here but Blanco passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradon Fitch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blanco tries to clinch but Fitch is having none of it.
Blanco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitch counters with a left and a right that stings Blanco.
Fitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blanco checks it well.
Fitch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitch uses his free foot to push down on Blanco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blanco.
Fitch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blanco is on top in guard.
Blanco is looking to stand up but Fitch won't let him.
Fitch had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Blanco is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fitch Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Blanco's back instead.
Fitch working for the choke.
Blanco defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Blanco defends easily.
Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Blanco defends easily.
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanco is one step ahead there.
Fitch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blanco passes into half guard.
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.
Blanco is looking for a kimura but Fitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blanco to get the leverage.
Blanco wants to free his trapped foot but Fitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blanco is thwarting Fitch's attempts to control the position.
Fitch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitch.
Blanco sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Blanco pushes down on Fitch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blanco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitch is just riding it out for now. Blanco eventually gives up the hold.
Blanco wants to take a breather but Fitch is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Blanco there.
Fitch is not content to let Blanco control the position.
Fitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fitch wants to improve his position but instead Blanco has moved into half guard.
Blanco tries to stand and escape but Fitch is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wants to get back to full guard.
Fitch is working hard here to advance position.
Fitch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blanco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blanco tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Fitch wants to sweep here but Blanco controlling him for the moment.
Fitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blanco!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradon Fitch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blanco throws a head kick that misses
and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blanco!
Fitch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blanco is looking to escape.
Blanco has given up his back. Will we see Fitch going for some submissions?
Fitch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blanco's body.
Blanco tries to break free.
Blanco prevents Fitch from getting a body triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fitch.
Fitch is working for a rear naked choke. Blanco is not defending it well and Fitch has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Blanco refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Blanco's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bradon Fitch!
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