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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalip Singh (ranked 3102 p4p, 118 weight class) and Raycon Figg (ranked 4609 p4p, 161 weight class). Dalip Singh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raycon Figg's chin.
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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289 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalip Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Figg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Figg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Figg swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Singh has Figg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Figg tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Figg's guard.
Figg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Figg.
Singh stalls.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Figg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Figg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Figg breaks the clinch.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalip Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Figg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Singh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figg sprawls well initially but Singh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Singh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Singh prevents Figg from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Figg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
Figg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh being controlled here momentarily.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raycon Figg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Figg throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Singh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singh rushes Figg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Figg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Figg up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Figg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
Singh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Singh.
Figg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Singh avoiding damage.
Figg wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg throws out a powerful jab.
Figg throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh has managed to clinch.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Figg up against the cage.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figg leaning against his opponent.
Singh letting Figg take a breather here.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Figg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figg stalls.
That's four 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.
Figg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Singh avoids a wild elbow strike from Figg.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Figg.
Figg being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raycon Figg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Figg misses with a leg kick
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Figg.
Figg can't break the clinch.
Dalip Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Singh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh goes for a takedown attempt but Figg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.
Singh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figg manages to circle out of the way.
Figg gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Figg manages to retain guard.
Figg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Figg is trying to hold Singh in close to prevent damage but Singh has managed to pass into half guard.
Singh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh controlling the action here.
Figg looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg has hold of Singh's hands but Singh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Figg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raycon Figg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Dalip Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Singh working the head and body with strikes.
Singh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Singh connects with a nice short shot to Figg's temple.
Figg is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh wants to pass to mount but Figg is defending the position.
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.
Singh prevents Figg from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figg, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Singh.
Singh stalling in the clinch.
Dalip Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh is stalling here.
Figg wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figg 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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hype
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