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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Laston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laston clinches.
Wagner is looking to take this one to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagner 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.
Wagner managing to block the knees to the body from Laston.
Wagner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laston after a bit of a struggle.
Joseph Laston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Wagner.
Laston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wagner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wagner is defending well for now.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laston managing to block the knees to the body from Wagner.
Wagner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wagner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wagner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laston has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laston has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wagner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wagner looking for the RNC.
Wagner looking for the choke from the back.
Laston defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wagner's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Laston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to break Laston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wagner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Laston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wagner.
Wagner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laston controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Wagner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagner not allowing Laston to control his hands.
Laston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston can't escape the position.
Laston covering up well under a series of strikes from Wagner.
Laston holding both Wagner 's hands and preventing any damage.
Laston prevents Wagner from getting a body triangle.
Laston trying to control the position but Wagner manages to sink in the hooks.
Wagner is landing with strikes from the back.
Wagner misses with a punch to the head.
Laston trying to control the position but Wagner manages to sink in the hooks.
Wagner controlling well, preventing Laston from escaping the position.
Will Wagner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laston wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wagner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wagner struggling to land strikes to the head as Laston covers up.
Laston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wagner lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laston is in bad spot here.
Wagner missing with punches from the back.
Laston covers up after that shot from Wagner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston trying to control the hands but Wagner breaks the grip.
Laston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner tightening his grip on Laston, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Wagner dominated that round.
That's time! Laston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laston stuffs the takedown.
Laston tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wagner showed some decent athleticism there.
Wagner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner uses his free foot to push down on Laston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laston.
Wagner looking to control but Laston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner won't let Laston get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wagner tries to control but Laston wriggling away.
Laston avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wagner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laston?
Wagner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wagner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laston tries to get out of the position.
Wagner lands with some strikes.
Laston is rocked!
Wagner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Laston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner connects with a bit shot that sees Laston covering up! More strikes from Wagner and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wagner is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Wagner!
After winning the bout, Daniel Wagner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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