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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Nao (ranked 181 p4p, 25 weight class) and Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 496 p4p, 65 weight class). Nao comes to the cage accompanied by The End. Dimitrov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drake - Energy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Nao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dimitrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dimitrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Nao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dimitrov - the referee stops the clock and Nao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dimitrov. Nao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nao misses with an uppercut
and Nao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nao lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov throws a head kick that Nao semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nao throws a body kick that misses.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nao.
A nice side step and Dimitrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Nao moved out of range.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Nao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimitrov walks into a straight right hand from Nao.
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov throws a looping overhand right but Nao ducks down to avoid it.
Dimitrov jabs Nao right on the nose. Nao blinks but takes it well.
Dimitrov works Nao's body with a nice hook.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nao throws out a loose jab but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nao throws a front kick aimed at Dimitrov's knee but Dimitrov avoids it well.
Dimitrov connects with a body shot that sends Nao's belly button to the back.
Nao misses with an uppercut
and Dimitrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nao really felt that one!
Nao is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dimitrov lands a big uppercut and Nao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nao looks OK. Dimitrov waves Nao back to his feet!
Nao is rocked!
Solomon Nao's cut is getting worse.
Nao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimitrov fakes the body blow, causing Nao to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nao goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
After the fight, Daniel Dimitrov 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.
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energy
A | B |
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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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