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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 1502 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 210 p4p, 220 weight class). Masa Sanada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 38 - 20 - 4, fighting out of London, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestanskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanada's head.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Dagestanskiy there.
Sanada is looking to improve his position.
Dagestanskiy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanada defending well though.
Sanada is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanada trying to control from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanada is positioning himself well to prevent Dagestanskiy advancing to mount.
Sanada trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagestanskiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagestanskiy is nestled in close to Sanada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanada is trying to maintain the position but Dagestanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.
Dagestanskiy thows a huge punch but Sanada dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dagestanskiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada moves into full guard.
Sanada trying to control the position.
Sanada being controlled here, momentarily.
Dagestanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy misses with the combination.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dagestanskiy.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left to the body.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Dagestanskiy scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Sanada misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Dagestanskiy misses.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Dagestanskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Dagestanskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanada, as that shot connected.
Dagestanskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagestanskiy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dagestanskiy duly obliges.
Dagestanskiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dagestanskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagestanskiy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanada with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Dagestanskiy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanada throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dagestanskiy moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagestanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dagestanskiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dagestanskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dagestanskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Dagestanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Dagestanskiy didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada throws a poor cross that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanada thinking.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
As Sanada backs off Dagestanskiy throws a huge counter combo but Sanada manages to avoid it all.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Sanada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Dagestanskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a three punch combo that has Sanada backing up. Sanada nods at Dagestanskiy to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagestanskiy lands with a good body shot.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Dagestanskiy with a nice cross.
Dagestanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dagestanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dagestanskiy has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dagestanskiy is pushing Sanada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy lands a body shot.
Sanada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada tries to circle away but Dagestanskiy has him pinned against the cage.
Sanada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dagestanskiy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dagestanskiy is in Sanada's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dagestanskiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dagestanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dagestanskiy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanada's head.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes from guard but Sanada blocks nicely.
Dagestanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada wants to get back to his feet but Dagestanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada trying to control the position here.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanada holds on and takes a little breather.
Dagestanskiy postures up in Sanada's guard and throws a big left but Sanada blocks it.
Dagestanskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Sanada is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dagestanskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Sanada as Dagestanskiy shoots in.
Dagestanskiy takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dagestanskiy avoids the punch easily.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Dagestanskiy's head but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada digs a good hook to Dagestanskiy's body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a right hand
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Dagestanskiy has double underhooks.
Dagestanskiy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dagestanskiy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dagestanskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dagestanskiy, as that shot connected.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Dagestanskiy saw that one coming.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanada throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dagestanskiy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dagestanskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Dagestanskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Dagestanskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dagestanskiy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Dagestanskiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dagestanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dagestanskiy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Dagestanskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Dagestanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagestanskiy is just out of range.
Dagestanskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagestanskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy slips a jab from Sanada.
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada has his hands on Dagestanskiy's head, controlling the position.
Dagestanskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanada is trying to control the position but Dagestanskiy postures up.
Dagestanskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanada is trying to keep Dagestanskiy in close.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanada working a defensive guard here.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
Sanada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dagestanskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Nice defenses there by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dagestanskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Dagestanskiy walks into a left hand.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Dagestanskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khaba Dagestanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dagestanskiy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!
A relieved looking Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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