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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Ragozin (ranked 7331 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 4351 p4p, 0 weight class). Denzel Arcidiacono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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191 cm
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159 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitaly Ragozin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcidiacono scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcidiacono is defended easily by Ragozin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragozin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arcidiacono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arcidiacono misses with a two punch combination.
Ragozin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arcidiacono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragozin pinned against the cage. Ragozin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ragozin takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragozin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragozin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Ragozin sprawls well.
Vitaly Ragozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono lands a body shot.
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragozin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragozin is looking for a counter combo.
Arcidiacono throws a sloppy head kick and Ragozin moves out of range easily.
Ragozin stuffs the takedown attempt from Arcidiacono. Arcidiacono gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragozin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arcidiacono did well to prevent Ragozin getting side control.
Arcidiacono makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ragozin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Arcidiacono.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Ragozin sprawls well.
Ragozin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono looks winded!
Arcidiacono fails with the takedown.
Ragozin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arcidiacono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragozin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arcidiacono back to the cage. Ragozin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ragozin feints and as Arcidiacono raises his hands in defense, Ragozin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arcidiacono has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ragozin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ragozin pulls guard successfully.
Ragozin scores with a nice shot.
Arcidiacono preventing the sweep.
Arcidiacono throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcidiacono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragozin lands an upkick as Arcidiacono stands over him.
Arcidiacono decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arcidiacono fails to land the takedown.
Ragozin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragozin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arcidiacono is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arcidiacono sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arcidiacono wants to improve his position but Ragozin is controlling well.
Ragozin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragozin connects with a nice short shot to Arcidiacono's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragozin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arcidiacono controls his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragozin lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcidiacono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragozin manages to get himself to full guard.
Ragozin wants to stand and escape but Arcidiacono is having none of it.
Arcidiacono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcidiacono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arcidiacono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcidiacono postures up in Ragozin's guard and throws a big left but Ragozin blocks it.
Arcidiacono gets to his feet. Ragozin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ragozin rushes Arcidiacono and presses him up against the cage.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arcidiacono prevents the takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragozin after a bit of a struggle.
Ragozin stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arcidiacono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragozin swivels and escapes.
Ragozin feinted with a counter takedown.
Arcidiacono slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ragozin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcidiacono doesn't seem phased though.
Arcidiacono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arcidiacono ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arcidiacono no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ragozin looking to pass the guard.
Arcidiacono is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denzel Arcidiacono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcidiacono will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragozin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arcidiacono is proving hard to escape from.
Arcidiacono has his foot on Ragozin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragozin works his way back into a safe position though.
Arcidiacono is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragozin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep here but Ragozin controlling him for the moment.
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arcidiacono is trying to keep Ragozin in close.
Ragozin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcidiacono is keeping the position for now.
Ragozin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ragozin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcidiacono on the ground.
Arcidiacono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragozin defends well.
Ragozin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Ragozin won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here.
Arcidiacono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arcidiacono has a closed guard, preventing Ragozin from standing up.
Ragozin trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcidiacono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcidiacono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragozin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragozin trying to control but Arcidiacono 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.
Ragozin moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragozin breaks the clinch.
Arcidiacono shoots and misses
and Ragozin counters with a one-two to the body.
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragozin tries to counter with a takedown but Arcidiacono is quick to defend against it.
Vitaly Ragozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Ragozin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragozin wants to pass to mount but Arcidiacono is defending the position.
Ragozin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arcidiacono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arcidiacono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragozin defends well.
Ragozin wants to get up but he can't break Arcidiacono's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ragozin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ragozin has gone for a leg lock! Arcidiacono slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragozin's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcidiacono passes Ragozin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ragozin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Ragozin backs off Arcidiacono throws a huge counter combo but Ragozin manages to avoid it all.
Ragozin moves into range and clinches up with Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragozin moves into the clinch.
Arcidiacono decides to pull guard.
Arcidiacono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragozin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragozin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcidiacono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arcidiacono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragozin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono wants to stand and escape but Ragozin is having none of it.
Arcidiacono looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ragozin is defending well. Arcidiacono quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ragozin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Arcidiacono celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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