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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Datsik's hands.
It looks like Duke Datsik has been cut.
Datsik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold feints a counter leg kick.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Datsik misses its target.
Gold scores with the left hand. Datsik knows he should have avoided that one.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Gold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Gold throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Datsik misses with a straight left.
Datsik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Datsik scrambles back to his feet.
Gold throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Gold scores with a jab to the head.
Datsik connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Datsik has time to react.
Duke Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a combination
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Datsik - just one landing.
Datsik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Datsik tries a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Gold flicks out a counter leg kick but Datsik steps away.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
Datsik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gold to the ground. Datsik is now in Gold's guard.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is looking to sweep but instead, Datsik has passed into half guard.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datsik.
Gold is staying active underneath Datsik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Datsik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Datsik prevents Gold from improving his position.
Gold is looking to control Datsik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?
Datsik is trying to work for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Datsik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Datsik passes to side control.
Gold can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Gold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Datsik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Datsik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gold wants to control but Datsik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Datsik thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Datsik looks to land a strike but Gold avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Datsik looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Datsik's cut.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gold throws out a powerful jab.
Datsik slips under a jab from Gold.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold blocks a head kick by Datsik.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Datsik throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold misses with a left hand
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Datsik.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Gold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Datsik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Datsik throws a solid leg kick but Gold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Datsik.
Datsik clinches with his opponent.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold prevents Datsik from breaking the clinch.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Datsik slows down the pace here.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Datsik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold is pressing down on Datsik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gold is trying to keep Datsik in close.
Gold is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Datsik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Datsik is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Datsik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Datsik is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Datsik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Datsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
Datsik trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Datsik jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Datsik.
Liquid Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik needs to keep his hands up - Gold had a free shot at his head there.
Datsik cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik tries to move into range but Gold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Datsik lands a big head kick that sends Gold tumbling to the mat! Datsik takes a step backwards and waves Gold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gold is rocked!
It looks like Liquid Gold has been cut.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Gold drops Datsik with a right and a left! Gold comes rushing in but Datsik regains his composure and manages to keep Gold in guard.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Datsik ducks down to avoid it.
Duke Datsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gold blocks the leg kick.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Gold tries to sprawl but Datsik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold taking some punishment here, with Datsik in his half guard.
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Datsik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsik is keen to just control but Gold is a slippery customer.
Datsik is really struggling to control Gold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Datsik with the ground and pound but Gold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Datsik is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold misses with a hook.
Datsik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duke Datsik's cut is getting worse.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Datsik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Datsik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Datsik lands a big head kick that sends Gold tumbling to the mat! Datsik takes a step backwards and waves Gold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Gold.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gold.
Datsik tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Datsik tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik is looking to control Gold's arms but Gold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Datsik has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gold 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke Datsik!
After winning the bout, Duke Datsik 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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