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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armand Agasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang throws a shot from downtown. Agasi moves away and avoids it.
Agasi misses with a wild body shot.
Agasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Agasi is looking for a kimura here.
Agasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agasi wants to pass the guard but Kang is defending well.
Agasi throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Kang is trying to stand back up but Agasi is controlling him
Agasi wants to free his trapped foot but Kang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Agasi looks to land a strike but Kang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kang swings for the body but Agasi moves out of range.
Agasi throws a body punch but Kang moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kang.
Kang throws a body punch but Agasi moves out of range.
Agasi looks to land a right hand but Kang moved out of range.
Kang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Agasi's head.
A swing and a miss from Kang.
Kang misses with a body shot
and Agasi counters with a good low kick that Kang was not able to check.
Agasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kang.
Agasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Agasi is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Agasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi wants to take a breather but Kang is having none of it.
Agasi throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Kang tries to kick Agasi off but Agasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Agasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agasi trying to control the action but Kang is working from the bottom.
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. Agasi connects with a nice short shot to Kang's temple.
Agasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kang's head.
Agasi tries to pass to full mount but Kang defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Agasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kang is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kang.
Denis Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agasi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agasi content to stall in guard here.
Agasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Kang wants to stand and escape but Agasi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kang throws out the jab.
Kang throws a combination that misses
and Agasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agasi throws a looping overhand right but Kang ducks down to avoid it.
Agasi clinches.
Agasi missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kang lands an uppercut.
Kang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agasi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Agasi misses with a body punch.
Kang tries to break the clinch but Agasi is controlling the position.
Agasi blocks an uppercut.
Kang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kang blocking some punches.
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.
Agasi working aggressively here.
Kang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Agasi prevents Kang from breaking the clinch.
Agasi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Agasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kang is keeping busy.
Kang wants to break free but Agasi has control.
Kang is looking to break free of the clinch but Agasi has double underhooks.
Kang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kang.
A bit of stalling here from Agasi.
Kang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agasi.
Kang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kang can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kang avoiding damage as Agasi throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kang tries to break the clinch but Agasi is controlling the position.
Kang can't break the clinch.
Agasi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kang avoids the damage to the body.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi 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.
Agasi misses with a hook. Kang ducked under it nicely.
Kang misses the jab.
Agasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kang to the mat! Kang manages to get full guard.
Agasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kang's head.
Agasi thows a big elbow that misses.
Agasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agasi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kang dives on top into guard.
Kang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Agasi is proving hard to escape from.
Agasi working for a triangle but Kang defends it easily.
Agasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kang is one step ahead there.
Agasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang wanted to stand there but Agasi had control of the position.
Kang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Agasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kang's guard.
Kang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Agasi stands up over Kang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kang keeping moving, preventing Agasi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agasi on the ground.
Agasi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Agasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kang wants to stand and escape but Agasi is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Agasi tries to clinch up but Kang circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Agasi's shoulder, as Agasi tries to avoid the shot.
Kang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Agasi connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kang blocks an elbow strike from Agasi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Agasi just leaning against Kang, taking a breather.
Agasi taking a breather.
Kang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Agasi has him pressed against the ropes.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Agasi has him pressed against the ropes.
Kang managing to block the knees to the body from Agasi.
Kang has had enough of the clinch but Agasi keeps him there for the moment.
Agasi prevents Kang from breaking the clinch.
Kang blocks an elbow strike from Agasi.
Agasi wants to stall.
Kang tries to break the clinch but Agasi is controlling the position.
Kang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agasi slowing the pace effectively.
Kang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kang throws a sloppy head kick and Agasi moves out of range easily.
Kang misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Agasi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kang.
Agasi tests Kang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kang.
Kang swings for the body but Agasi moves out of range.
Kang connects with a looping right hand.
Kang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kang lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Agasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agasi tries a low kick but Kang avoids it.
Agasi throws a solid leg kick but Kang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Agasi.
Denis Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang slips under a jab from Agasi.
Agasi motions for Kang to come forward. Agasi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kang throws a right hand that Agasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Agasi also avoids with ease.
Agasi forces Kang back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Agasi taking a breather.
Agasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Agasi taking a breather.
Kang pushes Agasi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agasi stalls.
Kang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kang misses with some punches.
Agasi prevents Kang from breaking the clinch.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Agasi has him pressed against the ropes.
Agasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Agasi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agasi. Kang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to de liver by Agasi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Agasi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kang throws a body punch but Agasi moves out of range.
Agasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kang misses with an uppercut. Agasi saw that one coming.
Agasi defending well as Kang loads up on a big left hand.
Kang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Agasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kang moves away.
Kang misses with an uppercut.
Agasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kang.
Kang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agasi loads up on a big right hand but Kang slips the punch.
Kang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kang throws a shot from downtown. Agasi moves away and avoids it.
Kang checks a low kick from Agasi.
Agasi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kang is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Agasi.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Agasi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armand Agasi.
Kang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kang's guard.
Kang wants to stand and escape but Agasi is having none of it.
Agasi looking to sit in guard and control but Kang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kang wants to stand but Agasi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kang!
Agasi is working for a guillotine from mount but Kang frees his head quite easily.
Denis Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agasi lands a big shot there that rocks Kang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kang is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Agasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Agasi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Agasi!
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