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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 353 p4p, 45 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 1316 p4p, 157 weight class). Larson Picker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro takes one to the chin there.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Fagaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fagaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Fagaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Picker.
Fagaro looks for a takedown but Picker sprawls well.
Picker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fagaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fagaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Picker.
Picker throws a series of punches but Fagaro avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Picker throws a body punch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Fagaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fagaro sizes up Picker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fagaro.
Fagaro tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fagaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker's corner calls for a 1-2. Picker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Fagaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker misses with a hook
and Fagaro counters with a shoot takedown. Picker fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker is looking to stand up but Fagaro isn't so interested in that idea.
Fagaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fagaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Picker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Picker has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker stands and steps away. Fagaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Picker misses.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker tries to clinch up.
Picker drops Fagaro with a beautiful combination! Fagaro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picker is looking for the KO!
Fagaro is rocked!
Fagaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fagaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Nice body punch from Picker.
Picker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fagaro tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larson Picker!
A pretty intense looking Larson Picker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Don Fagaro had this to say: 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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