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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 315 p4p, 49 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 1000 p4p, 124 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Don Fagaro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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158 lbs
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168 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Fagaro throws a counter combo.
Fagaro connects with a body shot that sends Ajax's belly button to the back.
Ajax slips a jab and a cross from Fagaro.
Fagaro misses with a right hand
and Ajax counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fagaro scores with a jab.
Ajax moves into the clinch.
Fagaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ajax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fagaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ajax fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fagaro to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Marco Ajax has been cut.
Fagaro loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch.
Fagaro clinches.
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!
Fagaro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ajax prevents it.
Fagaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ajax controls his hands.
Fagaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ajax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marco Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro.
Fagaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ajax prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ajax fails to land.
Fagaro blocks an uppercut.
Fagaro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ajax regains guard immediately.
Fagaro trying to control but Ajax is working from the bottom.
Ajax looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajax, not yet.
Ajax wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fagaro is now in half guard.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura here.
Ajax is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro wants to free his trapped foot but Ajax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ajax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fagaro.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura here.
Fagaro thows a huge punch but Ajax dodges it nicely.
Ajax looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fagaro.
Ajax wants to improve his position but Fagaro is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ajax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Fagaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ajax is looking for a triangle but Fagaro pushes his legs off easily.
Fagaro trying to control but Ajax is working from the bottom.
Ajax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fagaro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fagaro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fagaro postures up and lands a big shot to Ajax's brow.
Fagaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fagaro throwing strikes but missing.
That's four 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.
Fagaro wants to pass the guard but Ajax is keeping the position.
Ajax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fagaro postures up.
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ajax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fagaro passes Ajax's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ajax is pressing down on Fagaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Fagaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Ajax's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ajax is looking to clinch but Fagaro is avoiding it.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fagaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Ajax. Beautiful body shot.
Ajax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fagaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fagaro throws a lazy right hand but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax wants to clinch.
Fagaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ajax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ajax looks to throw the jab but Fagaro is out of range.
Ajax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax misses with a wild combination.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Fagaro moves away and avoids it.
Fagaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Fagaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ajax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fagaro misses with a two punch combination.
Fagaro slips under a jab.
Fagaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ajax is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fagaro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot to the liver by Ajax. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Fagaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fagaro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Fagaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Fagaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ajax lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagaro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fagaro wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
Fagaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro wants to pass the guard but Ajax is keeping the position.
Ajax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fagaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ajax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fagaro.
Ajax keeping full guard, as Fagaro tries to pass.
Ajax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fagaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fagaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ajax is keeping the position for now.
Ajax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ajax has his foot on Fagaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fagaro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajax has wrist control.
Fagaro is looking to advance position but Ajax has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fagaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fagaro holds of for dear life.
Fagaro wants to hold on but Ajax pushes him away.
Ajax landing strikes from the mount.
Fagaro is looking to get to half guard.
Fagaro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax lands a big shot there that rocks Fagaro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ajax trying to control but Fagaro is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ajax cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ajax controlling from mount.
Ajax landing strikes from the mount and Fagaro is in trouble!
Fagaro can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax with shots to the head and body - Fagaro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ajax prevents Fagaro from getting the reversal.
Fagaro wants to hold on but Ajax pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Ajax's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fagaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ajax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fagaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fagaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fagaro misses with a few strikes there.
Ajax tried to counter with a leg kick but Fagaro avoided it.
Ajax gets a clinch.
Fagaro wants to take the fight to the mat but Ajax manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ajax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fagaro's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ajax.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Fagaro.
Ajax throws a punch but it's blocked by Fagaro.
Ajax gets underhooks to prevent Fagaro's takedown attempt.
Fagaro can't find room to land a body shot as Ajax controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro can't get the takedown.
Marco Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagaro.
Nice body punch from Fagaro - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ajax - that landed with a thud.
Ajax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fagaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Fagaro blocks an uppercut.
Ajax working aggressively here.
Fagaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Ajax.
Fagaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fagaro can't get the takedown.
Ajax lands with a left to the head.
Ajax lands a right hand.
Fagaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ajax presses Fagaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fagaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marco Ajax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ajax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ajax working aggressively here.
Fagaro is looking for a takedown.
Ajax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax tries to throw a body punch but Fagaro avoids it by throwing Ajax back against the cage.
Ajax prevents the takedown attempt.
Ajax lands with a right to the head.
Ajax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagaro.
Ajax scores with a shot to the side of Fagaro's head.
Ajax lands a nice shot to the body.
Ajax lands a body punch.
Ajax prevents the takedown attempt.
Ajax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fagaro can do to turn this around?
Ajax throws a head punch that misses.
Ajax lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ajax.
Ajax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fagaro backwards.
Fagaro is rocked!
Ajax swings wildly with an uppercut but Fagaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fagaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajax finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ajax.
Fagaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ajax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fagaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ajax fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ajax is pawing at Fagaro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Fagaro's nose. Fagaro is badly hurt! Ajax pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Fagaro tries desperately to hold on but Ajax is relentless in his assault! As Fagaro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Ajax away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ajax!
After the fight, Marco Ajax was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Don Fagaro was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.
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