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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rigatoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argosian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drowning Pool - Let the Bodies Hit the Floor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Rigatoni!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argosian.
Nice takedown defense from Rigatoni. No joy for Argosian on that attempt.
Argosian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigatoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Argosian throws a jab when Rigatoni was well out of range.
Argosian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Argosian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argosian wants to pass the guard but Rigatoni is keeping the position.
Argosian pushing down on Rigatoni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigatoni is trying to control but can't.
Argosian throwing shots but Rigatoni is blocking nicely.
Rigatoni looking for submissions off his back.
Argosian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Argosian working the head and body with strikes.
Rigatoni actively working from the bottom here.
Argosian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Argosian is trying to control the action in half guard but Rigatoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Argosian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rigatoni moves in looking to clinch but Argosian pushes him off.
Rigatoni blocks a jab.
Argosian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Argosian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigatoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Argosian.
Argosian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Argosian throws a lazy right hand but Rigatoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Argosian scores with the left hand. Rigatoni knows he should have avoided that one.
Argosian throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigatoni.
Rigatoni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two 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.
Argosian throws a hook but Rigatoni avoids it easily.
Rigatoni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Argosian misses with a straight left.
Rigatoni forces Argosian back against the cage and clinches.
Rigatoni tries to pull guard but Argosian holds him up against the cage and eventually Rigatoni drops back down to his feet.
Argosian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Argosian.
Rigatoni shoots in but Argosian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rigatoni ducks under a wild hook from Argosian.
Argosian fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diomedes Argosian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argosian scores with a nice right hand.
Argosian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rigatoni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rigatoni looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian misses with a hook. Rigatoni ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Argosian. No joy for Rigatoni on that attempt.
Rigatoni wants to clinch.
Argosian misses with a series of wild punches.
Rigatoni walks into a straight right hand from Argosian.
Argosian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Argosian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rigatoni slips under a jab from Argosian.
Rigatoni tries for a takedown but Argosian circles away easily
letting Argosian counter with a right hand.
Rigatoni tries to move into range but Argosian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argosian misses with a looping left.
Argosian shoots in for a double leg but Rigatoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Argosian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rigatoni backs up against the cage.
Rigatoni fails with a takedown attempt.
Argosian leaves Rigatoni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Argosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argosian misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Argosian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argosian feints and then cracks Rigatoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigatoni down.
Rigatoni blocks a jab.
Argosian throws a hook but Rigatoni avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diomedes Argosian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Argosian throws a right hand that Rigatoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigatoni also avoids with ease.
Rigatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argosian.
A big left from Argosian misses.
A slow jab from Argosian misses its intended target.
Argosian misses with a two punch combination.
Rigatoni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Argosian defends it nicely.
Argosian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Argosian throws a hook to the side of Rigatoni's head but Rigatoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diomedes Argosian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argosian throws an overhand right that lands on Rigatoni's shoulder, as Rigatoni tries to avoid the shot.
Argosian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Argosian 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.
Rigatoni wants to stand up but Argosian is controlling him.
Rigatoni is breathing heavily.
Argosian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian passes into half guard.
Argosian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Argosian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rigatoni tries to lock up and control but Argosian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Argosian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rigatoni looks a forlorn figure.
Rigatoni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Argosian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argosian landing punches.
Rigatoni tries to hold on but Argosian postures up.
Argosian lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigatoni sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Argosian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigatoni defends it well.
Argosian controlling the pace.
Argosian slips a nice elbow through Rigatoni's hands, connecting with Rigatoni's forehead.
Argosian is trying to control the action in half guard but Rigatoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Argosian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian seems to be working for a kimura but Rigatoni defends the submission attempt.
Rigatoni tries to roll over but Argosian keeps him under control.
Argosian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Argosian is keen to just control but Rigatoni is a slippery customer.
Argosian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rigatoni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Argosian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rigatoni moves into full guard.
Argosian is stalling in the full guard.
That's four 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.
Argosian thows a big elbow that misses.
Argosian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Argosian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Argosian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Argosian scoring with some ground and pound.
Argosian wants to control from the top but Rigatoni keeps moving.
Rigatoni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argosian is aware though and is defending well.
Argosian passes Rigatoni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigatoni is looking for a sweep. Argosian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diomedes Argosian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Argosian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigatoni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Argosian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigatoni darts in trying to clinch
letting Argosian counter with a right hand.
A jab from Argosian finds it's way through Rigatoni's defenses.
Argosian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigatoni darts in trying to clinch
and Argosian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rigatoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Argosian seems content to control.
Argosian is keen to just control but Rigatoni is a slippery customer.
Argosian passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Argosian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni tries to hold on but Argosian postures up.
Argosian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rigatoni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Argosian controlling the position easily from mount.
Argosian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rigatoni is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Argosian landing strikes from the mount.
Argosian wants to control the pace but Rigatoni is squirming around nicely.
Argosian has control of Rigatoni's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rigatoni regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Argosian with the ground and pound from mount.
Argosian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rigatoni is now in Argosian's guard. A big mistake from Argosian there, giving up the dominant position!
Argosian has his foot on Rigatoni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigatoni works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argosian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Argosian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diomedes Argosian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Argosian trying to keep a closed guard but Rigatoni is proving a slippery customer.
Argosian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigatoni passes Argosian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigatoni is keen to just control but Argosian is a slippery customer.
Rigatoni prevents Argosian from improving his position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rigatoni shoots in for a takedown but Argosian shows good takedown defense.
Argosian swings for the body but Rigatoni moves out of range.
Rigatoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigatoni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argosian counters with a left and a right that stings Rigatoni.
Nice sprawl there from Argosian as Rigatoni shoots in.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Rigatoni.
Argosian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rigatoni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argosian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Argosian stuffs the takedown attempt from Rigatoni. Rigatoni gets slowly back to his feet.
Joey Rigatoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Argosian misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diomedes Argosian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Argosian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diomedes Argosian!
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