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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudra Yogpeeth (ranked 4858 p4p, 3485 weight class) and Patrick Nielson (ranked 483 p4p, 397 weight class). Patrick Nielson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudra Yogpeeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Nielson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielson throws a big shot that misses.
Nielson lands a nice shot that snaps Yogpeeth's head back.
Yogpeeth throws a head kick but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nielson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yogpeeth looks to throw a body kick
and Yogpeeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yogpeeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nielson.
Nielson throws a body punch but Yogpeeth moves out of range.
Nielson misses with an uppercut
and Yogpeeth counters with a nice leg kick.
Yogpeeth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielson manages to avoid it.
Nielson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yogpeeth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nielson drives through and clinches with Yogpeeth against the cage.
Yogpeeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nielson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yogpeeth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nielson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nielson blocking some punches.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yogpeeth's elbow.
Nielson avoiding damage as Yogpeeth throws knees to the body.
Yogpeeth misses with the head strike.
Nielson blocking some punches.
Nielson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yogpeeth prevents it.
Nielson misses with the head strike.
Nielson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yogpeeth.
Yogpeeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yogpeeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielson misses with a punch to the body.
Yogpeeth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Yogpeeth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson misses with some punches.
Yogpeeth takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yogpeeth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yogpeeth.
Nielson has a couple of punches blocked by Yogpeeth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielson is looking for a takedown.
Nielson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudra Yogpeeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Nielson.
Nielson tries a body shot but Yogpeeth blocks it.
Nielson throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nielson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielson can't find room to land a body shot as Yogpeeth controls the action.
Nielson jumps guard.
Nielson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yogpeeth defends well.
Nielson 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.
Yogpeeth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yogpeeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yogpeeth has managed to get both his arms back between Nielson's legs - danger averted.
Yogpeeth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yogpeeth distracts Nielson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yogpeeth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yogpeeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yogpeeth scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Yogpeeth from controlling successfully.
Nielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yogpeeth trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Nielson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yogpeeth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yogpeeth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielson controls the pace.
Yogpeeth has his foot on Nielson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yogpeeth is keeping the position for now.
Nielson is looking to work some ground and pound but Yogpeeth has wrist control.
Nielson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nielson is stalling in the full guard.
That's six 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.
Nielson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nielson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nielson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yogpeeth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielson has managed to get both his arms back between Yogpeeth's legs - danger averted.
Nielson throwing strikes but missing.
Nielson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yogpeeth is retaining full guard.
Yogpeeth has his foot on Nielson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth is trying to hold Nielson in close to prevent damage but Nielson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nielson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nielson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielson uses his free foot to push down on Yogpeeth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yogpeeth.
Nielson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yogpeeth is looking to improve his position but Nielson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielson lands a heavy elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth is just holding on here. Nielson manages to take his back.
Nielson punishes Yogpeeth with strikes from the back mount.
Yogpeeth tries to escape the position.
Nielson working for a choke but Yogpeeth is defending well.
Yogpeeth covering up well and avoiding damage.
Yogpeeth takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is looking for the choke from the back position but Yogpeeth is controlling his hands well.
Yogpeeth prevents Nielson from getting a body triangle.
Nielson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yogpeeth wants to control his opponent's hands but Nielson gets his hands free.
Yogpeeth is really stuck here.
Yogpeeth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nielson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Yogpeeth. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Yogpeeth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nielson tries to get the hooks in deep but Yogpeeth pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Nielson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielson stuns Yogpeeth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nielson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielson tries to work over Yogpeeth's front leg with a kick but Yogpeeth checks it.
Yogpeeth misses with a body kick.
Nielson scores with a nice head shot.
Yogpeeth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nielson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yogpeeth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yogpeeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yogpeeth avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Nielson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yogpeeth throws a leg kick but Nielson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yogpeeth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielson.
It looked like Yogpeeth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielson.
Yogpeeth lands a nice shot that snaps Nielson's head back.
Yogpeeth lands a leg kick that knocks Nielson off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielson pushes Yogpeeth up against the cage in a clinch.
Yogpeeth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nielson.
Nielson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yogpeeth.
Nielson misses with a punch to the body.
Yogpeeth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yogpeeth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yogpeeth lands with a light punch inside.
Yogpeeth misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nielson.
Nielson lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nielson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rudra Yogpeeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Nielson.
Yogpeeth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yogpeeth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yogpeeth throws a head punch that misses.
Nielson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yogpeeth to keep the fight standing.
Nielson is trying to drag Yogpeeth to the mat but Yogpeeth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Nielson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielson blocks an elbow strike from Yogpeeth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nielson.
Nielson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yogpeeth controls his hands.
Nielson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Yogpeeth.
Nielson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yogpeeth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yogpeeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielson decides to pull guard.
Nielson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nielson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yogpeeth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yogpeeth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielson trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
Nielson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yogpeeth defends it easily.
Nielson trying to keep a closed guard but Yogpeeth is proving a slippery customer.
Yogpeeth trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielson trying to control the position.
Yogpeeth being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yogpeeth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nielson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nielson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yogpeeth misses with a looping right.
Nielson clinches with his opponent.
Nielson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yogpeeth fails to land.
Yogpeeth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Yogpeeth.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yogpeeth misses with some punches.
Yogpeeth struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielson controls his hands.
Yogpeeth pushes Nielson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yogpeeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yogpeeth working aggressively here.
Nielson tries to pull guard but Yogpeeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Nielson drops back down to his feet.
Nielson misses with a punch to the body.
Yogpeeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yogpeeth misses with a punch on the inside.
Yogpeeth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yogpeeth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yogpeeth takes a shot to the head.
Nielson successfully pulls guard.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Yogpeeth from controlling successfully.
Nielson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yogpeeth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yogpeeth wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Yogpeeth is really struggling to control Nielson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yogpeeth chips away with some ground and pound.
Patrick Nielson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielson has his hands on Yogpeeth's head, controlling the position.
Yogpeeth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nielson is looking for a triangle but Yogpeeth pushes his legs off easily.
Yogpeeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
Yogpeeth is posturing up here but Nielson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yogpeeth tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yogpeeth has to tap! Slick submission there by Nielson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Nielson!
Patrick Nielson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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