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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stav Ignacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Pudzian has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 cm
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160 lbs
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194 cm
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Pudzian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stav Ignacio! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pudzian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Pudzian controlling from the full mount. Ignacio tries to reverse the position but Pudzian maintains control. Pudzian controlling from mount. Ignacio regains half guard. Ignacio manages to get to full guard.
Ignacio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pudzian defends it easily. Ignacio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pudzian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ignacio has a closed guard, preventing Pudzian from standing up. Ignacio is working an open guard so Pudzian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ignacio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ignacio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ignacio with a lazy takedown attempt and Pudzian counters by moving into the clinch. Pudzian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pudzian has hold of one of Ignacio's legs. Ignacio is fighting the takedown attempt but Pudzian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ignacio wants to sweep but no luck. Pudzian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ignacio looks gassed! Ignacio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pudzian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pudzian passes Ignacio's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ignacio tries to get to full guard but Pudzian has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pudzian is figuring out what he wants to do next. Pudzian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignacio has managed to free his arm - good work. Ignacio wants to improve his position but Pudzian is controlling well.
Pudzian stands up out of the half guard. Ignacio misses with a takedown attempt and Pudzian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudzian. Johny Pudzian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stav Ignacio. Pudzian gets control of Ignacio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pudzian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Ignacio looking to pass the guard. Pudzian can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignacio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ignacio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pudzian sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pudzian tries to roll over but Ignacio keeps him under control. Pudzian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignacio is working away from the top position though. Pudzian lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Ignacio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzian has managed to free his arm - good work. Pudzian is trying to get back to full guard. Pudzian wants to control but Ignacio is keeping busy and won't allow it. Pudzian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pudzian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pudzian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pudzian 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. Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ignacio prevents Pudzian from getting back to his feet. Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ignacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ignacio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pudzian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pudzian has escaped and now he's on top! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Pudzian dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pudzian 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. Ignacio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pudzian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Pudzian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ignacio on the ground. Pudzian wants to control from the top but Ignacio keeps moving. Ignacio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pudzian has picked Ignacio up and slammed him! Ignacio can't keep hold of the triangle and Pudzian manages to pass to side control! Pudzian working the ground and pound. Pudzian controls the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pudzian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ignacio some visible discomfort.
Ignacio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Pudzian drops an elbow to the side of Ignacio's head. 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. Ignacio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pudzian pushes past his half guard into mount! Pudzian controlling the position easily from mount. Ignacio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pudzian looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignacio is having none of it. Pudzian prevents Ignacio from getting the reversal. Pudzian tries to control but Ignacio wriggling away. Ignacio tries to get back to half guard but can't. Johny Pudzian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pudzian controlling from mount. Ignacio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pudzian controlling from the full mount. Ignacio is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ignacio manages to regain half guard. Good work. Pudzian moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ignacio. Ignacio tries to bench press Pudzian off him but Pudzian keeps the position. Ignacio is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Pudzian cracks Ignacio with a big right hand but Ignacio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ignacio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Pudzian tries to stand and escape but Ignacio is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ignacio is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Pudzian is tapping! Great win for Ignacio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stav Ignacio!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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