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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Braga!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Fox misses
and Braga counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dominic Fox has been cut.
Fox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Braga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
Braga being controlled here momentarily.
Braga trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Braga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fox manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox jumps guard but Braga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox successfully pulls guard.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga on the ground.
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fox wants to stand but Braga is controlling the position.
Fox working a defensive guard but Braga passes into half guard.
Braga slows the pace down in half guard.
Braga wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Braga is trying to control. Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga decides to return to a standing position.
Braga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Braga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fox to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fox to the mat! Fox manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox wants to stand but Braga is controlling the position.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braga passes into side control.
Fox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Braga is controlling him well.
Fox really is a fat lump.
Braga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Braga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Braga is in Fox's guard.
Braga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fox can't do much from the bottom here.
Braga is working Fox over with some ground and pound from side control.
Braga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fox has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Braga stalls from top position.
Fox is not content to let Braga control the position.
Fox looking for a sweep but Braga has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to lock up and control but Braga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga controlling his opponent.
Braga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Braga with a couple of short strikes.
Fox squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braga trying to control but Fox is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Braga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Fox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Braga darts in and clinches Fox up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
Braga pulls guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braga tries to strike from the bottom.
Fox gets to his feet. Braga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga clinches up against the cage.
Fox has Braga pressed against the cage.
Braga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Braga has Fox pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fox tumbling to the mat - Braga dives into Fox's guard.
Braga is breathing heavily.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Braga is having none of it.
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Braga defends easily.
Braga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Braga is controlling him.
Braga stands up from Fox's guard - Braga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga throws a head kick that misses.
Braga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fox trying to control the position.
Braga wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Braga controlling from the top position.
Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braga working some strikes from top position.
Fox is trying to control the position but Braga postures up.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braga working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Braga is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominic Fox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Braga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fox sprawls well initially but Braga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Braga wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
Diego Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox is not content to let Braga control the position.
Fox is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fox avoid being mounted?
Braga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but Fox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Braga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox forces Braga back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Braga uses from the top position.
Fox is trying to keep Braga in close.
Braga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Braga throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Fox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Braga tries to buck Fox off but Fox is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Braga is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox stands up and beckons Braga to his feet.
Braga misses with a few strikes there.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Braga back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox gets control of Braga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fox will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Braga is controlling him.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Braga trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Braga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fox enables Braga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fox has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fox is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
Dominic Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Braga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Braga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Braga.
I've got Braga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Braga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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