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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Artukovic (ranked 3878 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rolls (ranked 21462 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domagoj Artukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Rolls !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Artukovic sprawls well.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Artukovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolls fails with the takedown.
Domagoj Artukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Rolls fails with the takedown.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
Rolls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artukovic tries to avoid it but Rolls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artukovic to the ground. Artukovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Rolls throws a counter combo.
Artukovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rolls 's head.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Artukovic but Artukovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Artukovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rolls looks winded!
Rolls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Artukovic.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Artukovic.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Rolls is looking for the big counter here.
Artukovic misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown.
Domagoj Artukovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artukovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Rolls fails to land the takedown.
Artukovic tries to bum rush Rolls with a series of wild strikes but Rolls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolls tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Artukovic defends well and Rolls ends up having to push Artukovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolls fails to land the takedown.
Artukovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rolls .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artukovic throws a right hand that Rolls ducks under and follows up with a left that Rolls also avoids with ease.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artukovic sprawls well. Artukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Artukovic throws a right hand that Rolls ducks under and follows up with a left that Rolls also avoids with ease.
Artukovic leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Rolls looks to move away, Artukovic throws a big counter combo but Rolls just gets out of the way.
Artukovic scores with a head kick.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artukovic as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rolls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Artukovic circles away.
A head kick from Artukovic lands but Rolls takes it in his stride.
Rolls fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rolls moves out of range easily.
Artukovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rolls .
Despite the aggression on Rolls 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rolls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artukovic defends it nicely.
A head kick from Artukovic lands but Rolls takes it in his stride.
Rolls has a takedown stuffed.
Artukovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolls dives in for a single leg takedown but Artukovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rolls goes for a double leg but Artukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Artukovic continues to drive forward.
Artukovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Rolls is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Artukovic as Rolls shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artukovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Artukovic lands but Rolls takes it in his stride.
Rolls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt - Artukovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domagoj Artukovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Artukovic lands with a kick to the temple. Rolls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Domagoj Artukovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Artukovic lands with a kick to the temple. Rolls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Domagoj Artukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Artukovic as Rolls shoots in.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rolls might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Artukovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Artukovic sprawls well.
Domagoj Artukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Artukovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .
Rolls is trying desperately to land a takedown but Artukovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rolls .
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown. Artukovic tries to sprawl out of it but Rolls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artukovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolls or perhaps it was just good defense by Artukovic, which made it look bad.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown but Artukovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolls 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Artukovic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Artukovic lands a head kick. Rolls smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Artukovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Artukovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Artukovic's waist but Artukovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic shows good takedown defense.
Artukovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolls can do to turn this around?
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artukovic sprawls well. Artukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
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!
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
Rolls dives in for a single leg takedown but Artukovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Artukovic scores with a head kick.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rolls goes for a double leg but Artukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Artukovic continues to drive forward.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Artukovic swivels and escapes.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rolls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artukovic as he jumps to the side.
Artukovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls takes one to the side of the head.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Artukovic sprawls well.
Artukovic lands a high kick!
Artukovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Artukovic. No joy for Rolls on that attempt.
Artukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Rolls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic shows good takedown defense.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolls throws a counter combo.
Artukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artukovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Artukovic lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Artukovic gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
Artukovic scores with a head kick.
Rolls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artukovic is fending him off so far but Rolls persists. Nope, Artukovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Artukovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolls .
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic shows good takedown defense.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Artukovic throws a big counter combination but Rolls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domagoj Artukovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Artukovic's waist but Artukovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Rolls closes the distance and clinches up with Artukovic, looking for a takedown. Rolls pushes Artukovic against the cage but Artukovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artukovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rolls moves out of range easily.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
Domagoj Artukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Artukovic shows good takedown defense.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artukovic as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolls dives in and grabs Artukovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artukovic pushes down on Rolls 's head and hops out.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Artukovic as Rolls shoots in.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Rolls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artukovic is fending him off so far but Rolls persists. Nope, Artukovic circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artukovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rolls moves out of range easily.
Rolls shoots in but Artukovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artukovic tries to bum rush Rolls with a series of wild strikes but Rolls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolls closes the distance and clinches up with Artukovic, looking for a takedown. Rolls pushes Artukovic against the cage but Artukovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artukovic throws a head kick that Rolls semi-blocks.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolls .
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rolls moves out of range easily.
Rolls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artukovic pinned against the cage. Artukovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolls takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Artukovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artukovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artukovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolls somewhat.
Rolls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artukovic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls .
Artukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artukovic tries to avoid it but Rolls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artukovic to the ground. Artukovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Artukovic's waist but Artukovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Artukovic lands with a kick to the temple. Rolls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artukovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Artukovic sprawls well.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artukovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
As Artukovic backs off Rolls throws a huge counter combo but Artukovic manages to avoid it all.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rolls takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls dives in and grabs Artukovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artukovic pushes down on Rolls 's head and hops out.
Rolls fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Rolls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artukovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolls somewhat.
Rolls takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daniel Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domagoj Artukovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolls throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domagoj Artukovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Artukovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domagoj Artukovic!
Domagoj Artukovic took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank My MANAGER, My Family, My Coach, My Friends, THANKS MY LOVING FANS'.
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