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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 5541 p4p, 497 weight class) and Leszek Sobota (ranked 3225 p4p, 338 weight class). Dangerfield comes into the arena with Immortal - All Shall Fall blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leszek Sobota!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobota scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
Dangerfield misses with a straight right.
Dangerfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobota.
Sobota avoids a kick to the body.
Dangerfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobota is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dangerfield takes a swing at Sobota's ribcage but misses.
Sobota lands a jab to Dangerfield's midsection.
Sobota lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dangerfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobota momentarily.
Dangerfield ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
An attempted straight right counter from Dangerfield misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Leszek Sobota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield digs a good hook to Sobota's body.
Sobota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target.
Dangerfield looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield looks to land a left hand but Sobota moved out of range nicely.
Dangerfield swings for the body but Sobota moves out of range.
Dangerfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobota's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sobota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangerfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobota.
Sobota takes one to the chin there.
Dangerfield just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dangerfield checks a leg kick.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Dangerfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield defending well as Sobota loads up on a big left hand.
Dangerfield is looking to counter punch.
Dangerfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dangerfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sobota misses with a left hand
and Sobota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobota throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dangerfield to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobota.
Dangerfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dangerfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobota manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobota.
Dangerfield missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dangerfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dangerfield misses with a hook
and Sobota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Dangerfield. Those never looked like landing.
Sobota misses with a low kick.
Dangerfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dangerfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobota to the ground. Dangerfield is now in Sobota's guard.
Sobota wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobota can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dangerfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dangerfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Dangerfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dangerfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Dangerfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Sobota.
A lazy body kick from Dangerfield
and Sobota moves into the clinch.
Dangerfield blocks an uppercut.
Dangerfield prevents a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerfield jumps guard but Sobota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sobota pushes Dangerfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dangerfield manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerfield trying to keep a closed guard but Sobota is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sobota trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dangerfield working for a triangle but Sobota defends it easily.
Dangerfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobota wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dangerfield pulls Sobota in close to his closed guard and prevents Sobota from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sobota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dangerfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobota trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dangerfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobota's hands.
Sobota thows a leg kick but Dangerfield checks it
and Dangerfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobota won't be happy with that.
Dangerfield taking a breather here.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Sobota is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobota is looking to regain half guard here but Dangerfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Dangerfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Dangerfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dangerfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sobota is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dangerfield off and has taken his back!
Dangerfield rolls, trying to escape but Sobota keeps control of the position.
Dangerfield looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dangerfield's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sobota's hands.
Sobota looking to hold on to the position here but Dangerfield rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerfield is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Dangerfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dangerfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dangerfield throws a series of punches but Sobota moves out of range.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobota counters with a straight right hand.
Dangerfield swinging wildly here.
Sobota lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target.
Dangerfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangerfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobota.
Leszek Sobota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dangerfield throws an overhand right that lands on Sobota's shoulder, as Sobota tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobota.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick
enabling Sobota to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangerfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Dangerfield works Sobota's body with a nice hook.
Sobota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dangerfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobota tries to bum rush Dangerfield with a series of wild strikes but Dangerfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dangerfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobota moves in looking to clinch but Dangerfield pushes him off.
Dangerfield throws a chopping leg kick but Sobota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dangerfield throws a body kick that misses
and Sobota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Sobota stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dangerfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sobota's head backwards.
Dangerfield looks to land a right hand but Sobota moved out of range.
Sobota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Sobota scores with a jab.
Dangerfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobota sprawls well initially but Dangerfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sobota tries to kick Dangerfield off in order to stand up. Dangerfield Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sobota gets back to half guard.
Sobota wants to improve his position but Dangerfield is controlling well.
Sobota felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobota has a hand on Dangerfield's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dangerfield takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerfield controlling his opponent.
Dangerfield working Sobota over with strikes here.
Dangerfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dangerfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dangerfield controlling his opponent.
Sobota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leszek Sobota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangerfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Dangerfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dangerfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Dangerfield!
An out of breath Rocco Dangerfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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