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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Bagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good takedowns
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azamat Bagov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Alverez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alverez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alverez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Alverez is breathing heavily.
Alverez throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Bagov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bagov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alverez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alverez has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alverez prevents Bagov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Alverez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Alverez works over Bagov with some ground and pound from guard.
Alverez lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Bagov wants to stand but Alverez is controlling the position.
Alverez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Alverez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Alverez.
Alverez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagov's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alverez is aware though and is defending well.
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Alverez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alverez trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azamat Bagov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alverez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alverez gets a double leg takedown into Bagov's guard.
Alverez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alverez has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Alverez is pushing down on Bagov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bagov is fighting to maintain full guard but Alverez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bagov trying to control but Alverez postures up.
Alverez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alverez wants to control but Bagov is keeping him busy.
Bagov missing with punches from the bottom.
Bagov trying to hold on to Alverez's head to control him but Alverez postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alverez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alverez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alverez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bagov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alverez off and has taken his back!
Bagov struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alverez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alverez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bagov.
Bagov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alverez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov looking for the RNC.
Bagov working for a choke but Alverez is defending well.
Alverez is keeping busy.
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.
Bagov looking for the choke from the back.
Azamat Bagov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagov working for a choke but Alverez reverses nicely into Bagov 's guard.
Alverez trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Bagov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alverez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alverez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alverez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bagov is trying to buck Alverez off.
Alverez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bagov!
Bagov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Alverez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bagov is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez controlling his opponent.
Bagov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bagov kicks Alverez off and gets back to his feet.
Alverez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagov on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagov's guard now, I'm sure.
Alverez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alverez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bagov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez looking to pass the guard.
Alverez throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Alverez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagov wants to stand and escape but Alverez is having none of it.
Bagov pushes Alverez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bagov tries to sprawl but Alverez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alverez.
Bagov is trying to stand.
Bagov is looking to control Alverez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bagov avoid being mounted?
Bagov is looking to improve his position.
Alverez trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bagov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alverez wants to pass to mount but Bagov is defending the position.
Alverez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagov keeps working.
Bagov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alverez is working away from the top position though.
Alverez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alverez.
Alverez trying to control the action but Bagov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alverez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bagov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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