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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove comes into a darkened arena with his song building. little less conversation -Elvis JXL kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like John Rawls has been cut.
Lagove drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawls is trying to keep Lagove in close.
Lagove throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawls has control of Lagove's left arm, preventing Lagove from doing any damage.
Rawls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove tries to stand but Rawls is controlling from the bottom.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lagove fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagove shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawls is trying to defend but Lagove finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lagove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lagove.
Rawls gets back to full guard.
Rawls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lagove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagove with a nice head shot there.
Lagove postures up in Rawls's guard and throws a big left but Rawls blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove postures up and lands a big shot to Rawls's brow.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rawls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Rawls blocks nicely.
Rawls trying to keep a closed guard but Lagove is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rawls closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove is looking for a sweep.
Rawls is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lagove will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rawls is looking to take a break and control but Lagove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lagove manages to get back to half guard.
Rawls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lagove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lagove is looking to escape.
Lagove tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.
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.
Lagove wants to control but Rawls is keeping busy.
Rawls prevents Lagove from improving his position.
Rawls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lagove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lagove controlling the position for now.
Rawls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lagove is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rawls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Rawls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Lagove closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rawls to the mat! Rawls manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawls controlling Lagove's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lagove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rawls misses with a takedown
so Lagove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lagove has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rawls is proving hard to escape from.
Rawls looking to control.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagove wants to pass the guard but Rawls is keeping the position.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Rawls keeps moving.
Rawls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove connects with a couple of short punches.
Lagove lands a couple of elbows.
Rawls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lagove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagove distracts Rawls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lagove is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawls has wrist control.
Lagove tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawls is retaining full guard.
Lagove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Lagove tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawls is retaining full guard.
Lagove is breathing heavily.
Lagove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lagove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rawls looking for a guillotine here but Lagove defends easily.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rawls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lagove counters with a single leg into guard. Rawls didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove chips away with some ground and pound.
Lagove lands a couple of digs.
Lagove throws a big right hand that misses.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Rawls blocks nicely.
Rawls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawls has momentary wrist control but Lagove slips an elbow through the middle.
Lagove thows a big elbow that misses.
Rawls is trying to control the position but Lagove postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove drops back looking for a leg! Rawls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rawls manages to kick Lagove off! Lagove jumps back into Rawls's guard.
Lagove lands a couple of digs.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lagove pushing down on Rawls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lagove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rawls defending well though.
Lagove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rawls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lagove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lagove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
That's time! Rawls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rawls with a poor takedown
and Lagove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lagove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lagove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagove postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagove postures up in Rawls's guard and throws a big left but Rawls blocks it.
Sid Lagove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lagove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rawls can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove throwing strikes but Rawls manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rawls in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lagove can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lagove keeps working.
Rawls advances to mount.
Sid Lagove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lagove is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lagove looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lagove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lagove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lagove tries to hold on but Rawls postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lagove is working to get back to half guard.
Rawls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rawls takes Lagove's back.
Lagove holding both Rawls 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rawls doesn't have the hooks in and Lagove manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lagove trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls is trying to control the position but Lagove postures up.
Rawls is controlling Lagove's posture.
Lagove is stalling in the full guard.
John Rawls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Lagove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lagove has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Lagove!
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hype
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