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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basil Nightingale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck (techno) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basil Nightingale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drako Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightingale gets caught flat footed, as Vonstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vonstein looking to pass the guard.
Vonstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nightingale is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vonstein, into his guard.
Nightingale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vonstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nightingale has managed to get both his arms back between Vonstein's legs - danger averted.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Nightingale from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein keeping full guard, as Nightingale tries to pass.
Nightingale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nightingale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nightingale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nightingaleis looking to pass into half guard but Vonstein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vonstein is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nightingale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vonstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vonstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vonstein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nightingale dives on top into guard.
Vonstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nightingale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nightingale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vonstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nightingale's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein has gone for a leg lock! Nightingale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vonstein's guard.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Nightingale from controlling successfully.
Nightingale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vonstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Nightingale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nightingale looking to pass the guard.
Nightingale looking to sit in guard and control but Vonstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vonstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightingale is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nightingale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nightingale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nightingale!
Nightingale trying to control the position but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's six 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.
Vonstein is working for a kimura but Nightingale is defending it quite comfortably.
Vonstein is working for a kimura but Nightingale is defending it quite comfortably.
Vonstein seems to be working for a kimura but Nightingale defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nightingale is defending against the submission attempts here by Vonstein.
Vonstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vonstein seems to be working for a kimura but Nightingale defends the submission attempt.
Vonstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Vonstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but Nightingale defending well.
Vonstein is looking for a kimura here.
Vonstein wants to control but Nightingale is keeping him busy.
Vonstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but Nightingale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vonstein to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drako Vonstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nightingale has his takedown stuffed
and Vonstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Vonstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vonstein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nightingale rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vonstein's guard! Nice work there by Nightingale!
Nightingale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Nightingale pushes his legs off easily.
Nightingale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vonstein is keeping the position for now.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Nightingale from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vonstein looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nightingale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vonstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nightingale tries for a takedown but Vonstein circles away easily
so Vonstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightingale wants to sweep but no luck.
Vonstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nightingale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nightingale trying to keep a closed guard but Vonstein is proving a slippery customer.
Nightingale is controlling Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Nightingale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nightingale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nightingale defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vonstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nightingale has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vonstein wants to finish this one by submission but Nightingale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vonstein.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nightingale is working to get back to half guard.
Vonstein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vonstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vonstein goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nightingale is on top in guard.
Drako Vonstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vonstein has his feet on Nightingale's thighs here. He's pushed Nightingale off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nightingale screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Vonstein!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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