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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 988 p4p, 826 weight class) and Alexus Argento (ranked 126 p4p, 103 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes to the cage accompanied by A Doon Hicky. Alexus Argento told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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23 - 14 - 2 |
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190 cm
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17 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dispatch Regulator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dispatch Regulator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Argento's head.
It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator cracks a nice hook into Argento's ribs.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator 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.
Dispatch Regulator feints and then cracks Argento's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Argento down.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut.
Argento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento checks a leg kick.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick but Argento moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Argento manages to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Argento checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator defends it well.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a right hand
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento postures up in Dispatch Regulator's guard and throws a big left but Dispatch Regulator blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispatch Regulator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Argento manages to get himself to full guard.
Dispatch Regulator pushing down on Argento's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dispatch Regulator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dispatch Regulator tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dispatch Regulator is pressing down on Argento's thigh, looking to free his foot. Argento is holding on for now.
Argento regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dispatch Regulator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator looking to pass the guard.
Dispatch Regulator throwing strikes but missing.
Argento has his foot on Dispatch Regulator's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dispatch Regulator works his way back into a safe position though.
Dispatch Regulator wants to pass the guard but Argento is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dispatch Regulator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Argento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dispatch Regulator throws a shot from downtown. Argento moves away and avoids it.
Argento feints the counter takedown.
Argento slips under a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a leg kick
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dispatch Regulator!
Dispatch Regulator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to regain half guard here but Argento keeps moving and retains side control.
Argento in side control, throwing shots but Dispatch Regulator defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator sneaks back into half guard.
Argento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Argento wants to free his trapped foot but Dispatch Regulator is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Argento throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dispatch Regulator to regain full guard.
Argento distracts Dispatch Regulator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dispatch Regulator has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento preventing the sweep.
Dispatch Regulator pulls Argento in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
Dispatch Regulator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Argento's posture.
Argento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dispatch Regulator is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dispatch Regulator works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Argento's posture.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argento won't allow Dispatch Regulator to sweep him here.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pass the half guard into mount. Argento knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexus Argento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dispatch Regulator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Argento moves away from the strike by Dispatch Regulator.
Argento with the counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a one two! Argento had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Dispatch Regulator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dispatch Regulator's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dispatch Regulator defending against the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to get back to half guard.
Argento working the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator struggling a bit here.
Dispatch Regulator taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dispatch Regulator avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Argento.
Argento is putting a hurting on Dispatch Regulator here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argento postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Argento connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dispatch Regulator some visible discomfort.
Argento misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Argento in side control, throwing shots but Dispatch Regulator defends.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to reverse the position.
Argento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dispatch Regulator is avoiding damage well.
Dispatch Regulator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Argento postures up.
Argento working the ground and pound.
Alexus Argento has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Argento in side control, throwing shots but Dispatch Regulator defends.
Dispatch Regulator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Argento postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento tries to move to mount but Dispatch Regulator blocks the move with his legs.
Argento throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Argento scoring with punches and elbows.
Argento works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dispatch Regulator regains half guard, as Argento was trying to land strikes.
Dispatch Regulator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Argento trying to advance position but Dispatch Regulator counters by regaining guard.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argento is in close to Dispatch Regulator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Argento trying to move into half guard but instead Dispatch Regulator has managed to sweep!
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike but Argento rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Argento cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Dispatch Regulator managing to control the position.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexus Argento comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Argento 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexus Argento!
An out of breath Alexus Argento thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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