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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Dimblett (ranked 3107 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Miroslav Drozd (ranked 354 p4p, 253 weight class). Paddy Dimblett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Dimblett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozd throws a head kick that Dimblett semi-blocks.
Drozd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drozd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Drozd tenderised Dimblett's leg. Dimblett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dimblett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drozd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimblett scrambles back to his feet.
Drozd lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Drozd misses.
Dimblett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drozd works over Dimblett's head and body with a nice combination.
Drozd throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd swinging wildly here.
Drozd lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimblett slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimblett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drozd sprawls and moves away.
Drozd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimblett.
Drozd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dimblett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drozd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drozd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dimblett shoots for a takedown but Drozd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drozd throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drozd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimblett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drozd sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drozd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimblett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd tries to bum rush Dimblett with a series of wild strikes but Dimblett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drozd lands a head kick!
Drozd lands with a nice combination. Dimblett backs away looking to recover.
Dimblett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drozd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimblett somewhat.
Drozd throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Dimblett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimblett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drozd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd scores with a head kick. Dimblett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd connects with an inside leg kick.
Drozd scores with a nice body kick.
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense.
Drozd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dimblett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drozd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimblett doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimblett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drozd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drozd duly obliges.
A cross from Drozd lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd throws a right hand that Dimblett ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimblett also avoids with ease.
Drozd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimblett. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Drozd scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Drozd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drozd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Drozd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimblett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dimblett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimblett shoots for a double leg takedown but Drozd sprawls well. He's pushed Dimblett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drozd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dimblett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drozd can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drozd throws a series of strikes that have Dimblett backpedaling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dimblett. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drozd!
A solid body kick from Drozd.
Drozd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimblett circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimblett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimblett slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a few strikes there.
Dimblett attempts a counter takedown but Drozd avoids it well and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drozd!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimblett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimblett misses with a takedown attempt - Drozd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drozd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimblett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drozd connects with a high kick.
Dimblett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drozd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dimblett.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drozd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dimblett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dimblett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dimblett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dimblett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drozd throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Drozd finds it's way through Dimblett's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Dimblett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimblett dodges the punch combination from Drozd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimblett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drozd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drozd scores with a kick to the body.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drozd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dimblett shoots in for a double leg but Drozd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drozd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Drozd.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Dimblett avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dimblett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drozd!
Drozd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Drozd.
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Dimblett with an uppercut!
Dimblett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drozd can pounce on him.
Drozd connects with a leg kick.
Dimblett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to avoid it but Dimblett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drozd to the ground. Drozd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dimblett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dimblett is in Drozd's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimblett looking to pass the guard.
Dimblett trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimblett is really struggling to control Drozd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dimblett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dimblett advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Dimblett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimblett.
Drozd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dimblett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drozd, who protects the arm well.
Drozd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dimblett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drozd tries to escape but Dimblett is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimblett is trying to get an arm triangle but Drozd is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimblett controlling the position from side mount.
Dimblett trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
Dimblett moves into full mount!
Drozd is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Dimblett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drozd turns into him and now he's in Dimblett's guard.
Drozd stands and steps away. Dimblett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That kick from Drozd tenderised Dimblett's leg. Dimblett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drozd scores with a nice head shot.
Drozd pushes Dimblett away with a front kick.
Drozd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimblett.
Dimblett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drozd connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drozd lunges at Dimblett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dimblett's hand.
Dimblett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dimblett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drozd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paddy Dimblett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drozd is trying to stand back up but Dimblett is controlling him
Dimblett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dimblett stalling away here and it's allowed Drozd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimblett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dimblett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dimblett trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimblett prevents Drozd from getting back to his feet.
Dimblett throws an elbow that misses. Drozd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dimblett's guard. Nice move by Drozd!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drozd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
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