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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 1699 p4p, 3110 weight class) and Robin Daqt (ranked 224 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Powerful takedowns
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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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Daqt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daddy is defended easily by Daqt.
Daqt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daqt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daqt lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy trying to keep a closed guard but Daqt is proving a slippery customer.
Daqt trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daqt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daqt throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Daqt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daqt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daqt has managed to get both his arms back between Daddy's legs - danger averted.
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daqt defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daqt passes Daddy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daddy trying to control here.
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daqt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daddy tries to roll over but Daqt keeps him under control.
Daqt trying to control the action but Daddy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daqt.
Daqt prevents Daddy from improving his position.
Daqt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daddy trying to control here.
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Daqt has control of the leg.
Daqt wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daqt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daqt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daqt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daddy defends it well.
Daqt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Daqt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daqt.
Daqt is working for a submission of some sort.
Daqt 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy tries to roll over but Daqt keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Daqt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daddy looks for a takedown but Daqt sprawls well.
Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Daqt's guard.
Daqt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard.
Daddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daqt.
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daqt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to keep Daqt in close.
Robin Daqt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daqt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daqt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daqt takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.
Daddy working for a triangle but Daqt defends it easily.
Daqt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daqt trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daqt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daqt throws a big elbow that misses.
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daqt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daddy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daddy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daddy!
Daddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daqt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daddy is trying to get an arm triangle but Daqt is defending well.
Daddy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daqt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daddy's guard! Nice work there by Daqt!
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daqt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daqt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Daqt misses with the ground and pound.
Daqt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy is looking for a sweep.
Daddy wants to control but Daqt postures up.
Daqt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daqt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Daddy is trying to maintain the position but Daqt is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Daqt. No joy for Daddy on that attempt.
Daddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daqt lands a jab to the head.
Daqt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daqt did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Daqt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Daddy is trying to control. Daqt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Daqt is trying to get back to full guard.
Daqt is defending against the submission attempts here by Daddy.
Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daqt moves into full guard.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy postures up in Daqt's guard and throws a big left but Daqt blocks it.
Daqt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daqt wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
Daqt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daqt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daqt trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daqt is working away from the top position though.
Daqt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Daqt eventually gives up the hold.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
Daddy working for a triangle but Daqt defends it easily.
Daddy has his foot on Daqt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daqt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqt 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.
Daqt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daddy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daqt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daqt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daqt throwing strikes but missing.
Daqt is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
Daqt wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Daqt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daqt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daqt 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy is looking for a triangle but Daqt pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Daqt.
I think Daqt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robin Daqt!
Robin Daqt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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RATING
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