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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Doms (ranked 2062 p4p, 243 weight class) and Domagoj Artukovic (ranked 4201 p4p, 416 weight class). Frankie Doms could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Domagoj Artukovic's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Doms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domagoj Artukovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artukovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doms delivers a nice body kick.
Artukovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
Doms blocks a head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Artukovic backs away, Doms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Artukovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses
and Doms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Artukovic's knee momentarily.
Artukovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doms.
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Doms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doms lands a head kick. Artukovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doms throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doms scores with a spinning back kick!
Artukovic looks winded!
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artukovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Artukovic throws a lazy head kick
and Doms counters with an inside leg kick.
Artukovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doms.
Doms lands a nice looking body kick.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artukovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doms connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Doms.
Doms delivers a nice body kick.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Artukovic. That did some damage!
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artukovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Artukovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doms. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doms. Doms obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doms.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doms!
Artukovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Artukovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Artukovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Doms connects with an inside leg kick.
Artukovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doms lands a leg kick that knocks Artukovic off balance momentarily.
Doms connects with a high kick.
Artukovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doms throws a head kick that Artukovic semi-blocks.
Doms throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms lands a nice looking body kick.
Artukovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Artukovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doms. That one must have hurt.
Domagoj Artukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms lands a nice looking body kick.
Doms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artukovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doms lands a nice looking body kick.
Doms feints and then cracks Artukovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Artukovic down.
Doms explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Doms seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doms throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doms thumps Artukovic with a low kick.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Doms scoring well with a low kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doms. Artukovic shrugs it off though.
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artukovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doms moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doms lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artukovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doms. That one must have hurt.
Doms throws a nice head kick!
Artukovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doms throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Doms.
Artukovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doms.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doms, right into the meat.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doms.
Artukovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doms. That's going to slow Artukovic down.
Good leg kick by Doms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doms throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Doms dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
Artukovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Doms thumps Artukovic with a low kick.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
Artukovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doms lands a head kick!
Artukovic misses with a head kick.
Doms scoring well with a low kick there.
Artukovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frankie Doms is winning the standup battle so far.
Doms keeps Artukovic at a distance using the push kick.
Artukovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Artukovic is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Doms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Doms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms tried to counter with a leg kick but Artukovic avoided it.
Doms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Artukovic can do to turn this around?
Doms lands a nice looking kick to the body. Artukovic takes a step back to recover.
Artukovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doms.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doms!
Artukovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doms delivers a nice body kick.
Artukovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doms.
Doms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Artukovic's head.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
Doms connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Doms.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artukovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Doms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Artukovic scores with a head kick. Doms tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doms explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doms connects with an inside leg kick.
Artukovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doms lands a head kick. Artukovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doms pushes Artukovic away with a front kick.
Domagoj Artukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artukovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doms!
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Doms delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doms.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic throws a combination that misses
and Doms counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms pushes Artukovic away with a front kick.
Doms connects with a leg kick. Artukovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Artukovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Artukovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doms thuds his shin into the meat of Artukovic's side.
Doms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artukovic moves away.
Despite the aggression on Artukovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doms.
Artukovic throws a right hand that Doms ducks under and follows up with a left that Doms also avoids with ease.
Doms throws a leg kick which misses Artukovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Artukovic tries to avoid it.
Doms scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artukovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Doms throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doms throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Artukovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doms.
Doms lands a high kick!
Doms lands a head kick!
Doms throws a sloppy head kick and Artukovic moves out of range easily.
Doms scores with a leg kick.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Doms lands a front kick.
Doms lands with a kick to the ribs.
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Doms slams his shin into Artukovic's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doms. Artukovic shrugs it off though.
Artukovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artukovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doms keeps Artukovic at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Doms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick from Doms lands but Artukovic takes it in his stride.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Artukovic just manages to avoid it.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms lands a high kick!
Artukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms lands a head kick. Artukovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doms avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Artukovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artukovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doms lands a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Doms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doms, right into the meat.
Doms scores with a push kick.
Artukovic blocks a head kick by Doms.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doms.
Artukovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
A head kick from Doms lands but Artukovic takes it in his stride.
Doms scores with a head kick.
Doms swings for the body but Artukovic moves out of range.
Artukovic throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doms. Artukovic shrugs it off though.
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artukovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artukovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doms throws a head kick that half lands.
Artukovic throws a series of strikes that have Doms backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Artukovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Doms throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doms lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
A head kick misses from Artukovic.
Doms lands a nice looking body kick.
Artukovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doms counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Doms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Artukovic's sensitive parts.
Doms scores with a leg kick.
Doms avoids the head kick by Artukovic.
Doms keeps Artukovic at a distance using the push kick.
Doms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artukovic moves away.
Despite the aggression on Artukovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Artukovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doms. Doms obviously looking to wear him down.
Artukovic misses with a combination
and Doms counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doms scores with a kick to the body.
Doms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Artukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Doms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doms, right into the meat.
Doms scores with a push kick.
Artukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Doms throws a leg kick which misses Artukovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Artukovic tries to avoid it.
Doms jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Artukovic's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doms.
Artukovic looks to land a combination. Doms sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Artukovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Doms thows a body kick. Artukovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Artukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms throws a quick counter kick to the body but Artukovic avoids it.
A head kick by Artukovic misses
and Doms counters with a good, hard body kick but Artukovic shrugs it off.
Doms lands a head kick. Artukovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doms is looking to slow Artukovic down with leg kicks.
Artukovic throws a lazy head kick
and Doms counters with a good low kick that Artukovic was not able to check.
Doms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doms.
Doms thows a body kick. Artukovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Doms lands a head kick. Artukovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Domagoj Artukovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Doms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artukovic blocks a head kick by Doms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Doms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doms has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Doms!
After winning the bout, Frankie Doms thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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