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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raggazza (ranked 2698 p4p, 5782 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 369 p4p, 623 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seehaver gets a double leg takedown into Raggazza's guard.
Raggazza is trying to control the position but Seehaver postures up.
Raggazza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seehaver controlling from the top position.
Raggazza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Seehaver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Raggazza tries to get to full guard but Seehaver has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Raggazza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Seehaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Seehaver has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raggazza wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raggazza wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy.
Raggazza is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Seehaver trying to control the pace.
Raggazza tries to roll over but Seehaver keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
Raggazza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raggazza 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.
Raggazza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raggazza working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
Seehaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Seehaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raggazza 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.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Raggazza keeps moving.
Seehaver content to stall in guard here.
Raggazza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seehaver has picked Raggazza up and slammed him! Raggazza can't keep hold of the triangle and Seehaver manages to pass to side control!
Raggazza is trying to improve his position.
Seehaver wants to control but Raggazza is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is looking to regain half guard here but Seehaver keeps moving and retains side control.
Raggazza is not content to let Seehaver control the position.
Raggazza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Raggazza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raggazza.
Raggazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seehaver trying to control but Raggazza postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is trying to control. Seehaver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raggazza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seehaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raggazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seehaver has hold of Raggazza's hands but Raggazza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raggazza trying to pass the guard but Seehaver defending well.
Seehaver desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Raggazza wants to work for an arm triangle but Seehaver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Raggazza.
Raggazza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Raggazza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seehaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raggazza avoids it really well and circles away.
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raggazza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Raggazza. No joy for Seehaver on that attempt.
Raggazza tries to counter with a takedown but Seehaver is quick to defend against it.
Danny Raggazza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Raggazza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seehaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Raggazza.
A telegraphed right hand from Raggazza misses the target.
Seehaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seehaver's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seehaver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggazza circles away.
Raggazza swings for the body but Seehaver moves out of range.
Raggazza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seehaver can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Raggazza.
Seehaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raggazza swivels and escapes.
Raggazza feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver shoots for a takedown but Raggazza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seehaver ducks right into an uppercut from Raggazza.
Raggazza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seehaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seehaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Raggazza counter with a right hand.
Raggazza cracks Seehaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danny Raggazza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raggazza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raggazza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seehaver controls the position.
Kyle Seehaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seehaver trying to control the action but Raggazza is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raggazza wants to control but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raggazza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Seehaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seehaver trying to control the action but Raggazza is working from the bottom.
Raggazza is looking for a sweep.
Seehaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raggazza keeps working.
Raggazza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seehaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza gets back to half guard.
Seehaver prevents Raggazza from improving his position.
Seehaver seems to be looking for submissions.
Seehaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura but Raggazza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seehaver to get the leverage.
Raggazza wants to get back to full guard.
Seehaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raggazza wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raggazza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raggazza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Seehaver is taking a breather. Raggazza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is staying active underneath Seehaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seehaver controlling the pace.
Raggazza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seehaver is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raggazza's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raggazza wants to sweep here but Seehaver controlling him for the moment.
Seehaver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Raggazza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Raggazza works Seehaver's body with a nice hook.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raggazza wants to sweep but no luck.
Raggazza being controlled here, momentarily.
Seehaver won't allow Raggazza to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Raggazza being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Seehaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Seehaver.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seehaver won't allow Raggazza to sweep him here.
Raggazza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raggazza looking for a sweep. Not yet Raggazza, not yet.
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.
Seehaver wants to pass the guard but Raggazza is keeping the position.
Seehaver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Seehaver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raggazza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raggazza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seehaver.
Seehaver moves away from the strike by Raggazza.
Raggazza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seehaver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raggazza avoids it really well and circles away.
Danny Raggazza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Seehaver misses with a takedown
and Raggazza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Raggazza tries to counter with a takedown but Seehaver is quick to defend against it.
Seehaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raggazza.
Seehaver feints the counter takedown.
Seehaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza scores with a hook to the body. Seehaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seehaver rushes Raggazza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raggazza lands with a left to the head.
Seehaver tries for a takedown but Raggazza manages to get underhooks.
Seehaver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raggazza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Seehaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seehaver pulls guard.
Raggazza is working Seehaver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seehaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Raggazza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raggazza trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raggazza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raggazza trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raggazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Raggazza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raggazza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Raggazza!
In his post fight interview, Danny Raggazza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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