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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Dragic (ranked 2162 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Zico Macedo (ranked 285 p4p, 344 weight class). Goran Dragic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zico Macedo's chin.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Goran Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Macedo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dragic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macedo is trying to defend but Dragic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dragic is working for a submission of some sort.
Dragic seems to be looking for submissions.
Macedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macedo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Dragic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Macedo actively working from the bottom here.
Macedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragic.
Macedo moves into full guard.
Dragic wants to pass the guard but Macedo is keeping the position.
Macedo working for a triangle but Dragic defends it easily.
Macedo working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
Dragic pushes down on Macedo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily.
Dragic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macedo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragic.
Dragic seems to be working for a kimura but Macedo defends the submission attempt.
Dragic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macedo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedo is looking to control Dragic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macedo avoid being mounted?
Macedo actively working from the bottom here.
Dragic is trying to work for a kimura but Macedo is defending well.
Macedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily.
Macedo wants to improve his position but Dragic is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily.
Dragic working Macedo over with strikes.
Macedo wants to control but Dragic is keeping busy.
Macedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragic is looking for a kimura here.
Dragic is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Dragic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragic feints and as Macedo raises his hands in defense, Dragic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macedo is looking for a triangle but Dragic pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedo keeping moving, preventing Dragic from controlling successfully.
Macedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macedo can't keep his opponent in guard - Dragic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily.
Dragic seems to be working for a kimura but Macedo defends the submission attempt.
Dragic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Macedo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Goran Dragic!
During a confident post fight interview, Goran Dragic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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