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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edison West (ranked 8301 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludus Skorvia (ranked 5808 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludus Skorvia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edison West's chin.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edison West!
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, Ludus Skorvia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skorvia.
Skorvia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard.
Skorvia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
West had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skorvia defends it easily.
West is looking for a triangle but Skorvia pushes his legs off easily.
Skorvia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skorvia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skorvia chips away with some ground and pound.
Skorvia trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skorvia sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorvia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skorvia defends it easily.
Skorvia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skorvia lands a couple of digs.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Skorvia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Skorvia trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Skorvia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skorvia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skorvia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skorvia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skorvia working some strikes from top position.
Skorvia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but West manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skorvia has West in his guard.
Skorvia is trying to control the position but West postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorvia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skorvia 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.
West wants to control from the top but Skorvia keeps moving.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skorvia controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Skorvia controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Skorvia misses.
West closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skorvia's guard.
Skorvia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skorvia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard.
Skorvia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West striking off his back but it's not causing Skorvia any problems.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skorvia landing some decent shots from guard.
Skorvia wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludus Skorvia dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skorvia shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.
Skorvia trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skorvia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skorvia wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skorvia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West keeping moving, preventing Skorvia from controlling successfully.
Skorvia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
Skorvia lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West tries to strike from the bottom.
Skorvia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skorvia landing with the ground and pound.
Skorvia trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skorvia.
Skorvia trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skorvia lands a couple of elbows.
Skorvia trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Skorvia.
Skorvia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but West puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skorvia wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
Skorvia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skorvia.
Skorvia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Skorvia throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorvia trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Skorvia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skorvia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
Ludus Skorvia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skorvia wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Skorvia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of West's head.
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skorvia defends well.
That's four 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.
Skorvia wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Skorvia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but West manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skorvia has West in his guard.
Skorvia looking for a sweep. Not yet Skorvia, not yet.
Skorvia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skorvia trying to control the position.
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludus Skorvia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
West throws a looping overhand right but Skorvia ducks down to avoid it.
Skorvia throws out a counter right but West avoids it with no problem.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skorvia.
West half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skorvia to the mat! Skorvia manages to get full guard.
Skorvia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and West dives into side control.
Skorvia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Skorvia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Skorvia wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skorvia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorvia is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
Skorvia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but West is staying active.
West lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
West is thwarting Skorvia's attempts to control the position.
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.
Skorvia is looking to improve his position.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skorvia is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skorvia avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edison West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skorvia swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skorvia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skorvia misses with a double jab
and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Skorvia.
Skorvia pulls West in to control the position.
Skorvia 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skorvia keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Skorvia 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West clinches up with Skorvia and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skorvia has West pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skorvia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending West tumbling to the mat - Skorvia dives into West's guard.
West uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skorvia 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludus Skorvia!
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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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