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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - On The Bible. Dragov has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Sparky Anderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sparky Anderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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159 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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165 cm
32
160 lbs
19 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Valko Dragov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Dragov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragov's calf.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Anderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dragov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragov is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dragov looking to pass the guard.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Dragov is keeping the position.
Dragov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Dragov sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Dragov is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Dragov cracks Anderson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Anderson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dragov missing with punches from the back.
Anderson tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dragov.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Dragov breaks the grip.
Anderson prevents Dragov from getting a body triangle.
Even with his hooks in, Dragov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Anderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Dragov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov punches Anderson on the ear.
Anderson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dragov.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Dragov won't let him.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dragov.
Anderson trying to control the position but Dragov manages to sink in the hooks.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Dragov to control.
Dragov has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dragov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Anderson hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Dragov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dragov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson.
Dragov wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dragov wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Dragov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Dragov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dragov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Dragov digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Dragov shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dragov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Dragov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Dragov ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson leaves Dragov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Dragov swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Dragov saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Dragov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Dragov takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Dragov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Dragov pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Dragov on that attempt.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragov.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragov tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragov shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Dragov is breathing heavily.
Dragov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dragov has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Dragov manages to avoid it.
Dragov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragov shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson pounces like a tiger and cracks Dragov with a vicious hook! Dragov is down but not out! Anderson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally a win!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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