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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon J Scarborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raf Gon DIas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon J Scarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon DIas misses with a straight right.
J Scarborough looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gon DIas swings for the body but J Scarborough moves out of range.
Gon DIas throws the left hand but J Scarborough avoids the punch easily.
J Scarborough leaves Gon DIas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gon DIas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping J Scarborough at a distance.
J Scarborough is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gon DIas's half guard.
Gon DIas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gon DIas trying to hold on to J Scarborough's head to control him but J Scarborough postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but J Scarborough is staying active.
Gon DIas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with J Scarborough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gon DIas tries to get to full guard but J Scarborough has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gon DIas trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
J Scarborough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
J Scarborough swats away the attempt to clinch by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot.
Gon DIas throws a body punch but J Scarborough moves out of range.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from J Scarborough.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gon DIas tests J Scarborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Devon J Scarborough has been cut.
Gon DIas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down J Scarborough rather than just go for the knockout.
Gon DIas misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raf Gon DIas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon J Scarborough's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Gon DIas misses.
J Scarborough slips under a jab.
Gon DIas throws a hook to the side of J Scarborough's head but J Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from J Scarborough.
J Scarborough slips a jab from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Gon DIas misses.
Gon DIas misses with a looping right.
Gon DIas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gon DIas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gon DIas takes a swing at J Scarborough's ribcage but misses.
J Scarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gon DIas throws out the jab.
Gon DIas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gon DIas misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas shoots and misses
and J Scarborough counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gon DIas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gon DIas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gon DIas wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four 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.
Gon DIas is pressing down on J Scarborough's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gon DIas has control of J Scarborough's left arm, preventing J Scarborough from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raf Gon DIas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon J Scarborough's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gon DIas throws a sloppy head kick and J Scarborough moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas throws the left hand but J Scarborough avoids the punch easily.
Gon DIas with a poor takedown
so J Scarborough counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
J Scarborough wants to stand but Gon DIas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gon DIas wants to sweep here but J Scarborough controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas wants to get back to his feet but J Scarborough is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Gon DIas has control of J Scarborough's left arm, preventing J Scarborough from doing any damage.
Gon DIas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Scarborough being controlled here momentarily.
Gon DIas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gon DIas throws a leg kick but J Scarborough checks it.
Gon DIas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
J Scarborough slips under a jab.
Gon DIas takes a swing at J Scarborough's ribcage but misses.
Gon DIas with a jab.
J Scarborough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
J Scarborough moves out of range as Gon DIas strikes.
Gon DIas clinches but J Scarborough breaks the clinch
and J Scarborough counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gon DIas won't be happy with that.
Gon DIas is trying to control J Scarborough's posture but J Scarborough avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon J Scarborough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gon DIas 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raf Gon DIas!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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