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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wang Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashid Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Dzagoev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long has momentary wrist control but Dzagoev slips an elbow through the middle.
Dzagoev won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Dzagoev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev stands up over Long, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzagoev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dzagoev forces his way into half guard.
Dzagoev drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long tries to roll over but Dzagoev keeps him under control.
Dzagoev drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long trying to control but Dzagoev postures up.
Long has hold of Dzagoev's hands but Dzagoev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long is not content to let Dzagoev control the position.
Dzagoev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is pressing down on Dzagoev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dzagoev slips nicely into half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Dzagoev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Long is not content to let Dzagoev control the position.
Dzagoev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev is looking for a kimura here.
Dzagoev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dzagoev drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dzagoev lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Dzagoev is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dzagoev throwing shots but Long is blocking nicely.
Dzagoev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dzagoev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dzagoev is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dzagoev to get the leverage.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dzagoev slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Dzagoev is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dzagoev working Long over with strikes.
Dzagoev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dzagoev slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Long has hold of Dzagoev's hands but Dzagoev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dzagoev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Dzagoev is keen to just control but Long is a slippery customer.
Long has hold of Dzagoev's hands but Dzagoev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long missing with punches from the bottom.
Dzagoev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dzagoev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev is trying to work for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Dzagoev working over Long with some ground and pound. Long looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzagoev seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
Dzagoev prevents Long from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dzagoev winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dzagoev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dzagoev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Long flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Long is staying active underneath Dzagoev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dzagoev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Dzagoev eventually gives up the hold.
Long wants to improve his position but Dzagoev is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Dzagoev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dzagoev scores with a takedown into Long's guard.
Long trying to control the position.
Dzagoev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dzagoev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dzagoev looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dzagoev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dzagoev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long postures up in Dzagoev's guard and throws a big left but Dzagoev blocks it.
Long wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Dzagoev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzagoev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzagoev has Long pulled in close to control his posture.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
That's two 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.
Dzagoev trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid Dzagoev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dzagoev throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzagoev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dzagoev lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is not content to let Dzagoev control the position.
Dzagoev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Long is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dzagoev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dzagoev's back!
Long has the hooks in. Dzagoev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dzagoev wants to control his opponent's hands but Long gets his hands free.
Long misses with an elbow to the head.
Dzagoev manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Long is now in side control.
Long throws an elbow but Dzagoev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rashid Dzagoev has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Dzagoev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dzagoev is trying to get back to his feet.
Dzagoev is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dzagoev to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Dzagoev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzagoev closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Dzagoev pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzagoev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dzagoev scores with punches from side control.
Dzagoev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dzagoev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dzagoev drives through with a takedown into Long's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzagoev advances position into side control!
Dzagoev is chipping away with strikes.
Long sneaks back into half guard.
Dzagoev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Long is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dzagoev scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzagoev is one step ahead there.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Dzagoev is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzagoev throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dzagoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dzagoev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dzagoev manages to get to full guard.
Dzagoev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
Long working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rashid Dzagoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
Dzagoev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Long postures up in Dzagoev's guard and throws a big left but Dzagoev blocks it.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dzagoev is looking to stand up but Long isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Dzagoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dzagoev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Dzagoev!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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