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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron graf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Decimus's chin.
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189 cm
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226 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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267 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron graf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Decimus! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! graf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Decimus. graf looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Decimus blocks a head kick by graf.
Decimus scores with a shot to the body.
Decimus lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decimus connects with a right hand. graf shakes it off.
It looks like Aaron graf has been cut. Decimus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but graf swivels and escapes. Aaron graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. graf stuffs the takedown attempt from Decimus. Decimus gets slowly back to his feet. Aaron graf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Decimus. Decimus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming graf to the mat! graf manages to get full guard. Decimus looking to pass the guard. Decimus passes graf's left leg - he's now in half guard. It looks like Decimus is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decimus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Decimus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so graf is just riding it out for now. Decimus eventually gives up the hold. Decimus trying to control the action but graf is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Decimus seems to be working for a kimura but graf defends the submission attempt. Decimus wants to stand up but graf is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decimus stalling away here and it's allowed graf to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. graf has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Decimus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. graf throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus moves out of range easily. Decimus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has graf pinned against the cage. graf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Decimus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Decimus blocks a head kick by graf.
graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from graf. graf lands an overhand right. graf misses the jab. Decimus stalks graf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into graf's face. graf staggers backwards, shaken. Decimus misses with a wild combination.
graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
graf tries a head kick but it misses.
graf tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from graf. A swing and a miss from graf. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus gets in close and instigates a clinch. graf is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus has double underhooks. Decimus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A frustrated look appears on graf's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Decimus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aaron graf's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decimus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before graf has time to react. Decimus throws a right and a left that graf avoids nicely. graf tries a head kick but it misses.
graf takes a kick to the side of the head. graf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Decimus. Decimus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. graf throws a big shot that misses. graf throws a head kick that misses and Decimus counters with a nice double leg into side control. graf won't be happy with that. graf prevents Decimus from improving position. Decimus working the strikes but graf uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Decimus trying to control from graf's half guard. graf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decimus wants to control from the top but graf keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Decimus looking to pass the guard. Decimus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Decimus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Decimus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but graf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Decimus wants to lay and pray for a moment but graf keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. graf wants to get back to his feet. Decimus advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Decimus goes for an armbar but graf turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from graf. graf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Decimus's guard. Decimus pushes graf off and gets back to his feet.
graf scores with a nice right hand.
graf throws a head kick but Decimus moves out of range.
graf leaves Decimus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Aaron graf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Decimus. A head kick by graf misses and Decimus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. graf throws a lazy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Decimus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. graf defends it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Decimus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aaron graf's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
graf throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus counters with a head kick. That will keep graf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! graf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Decimus slams his shin into graf's torso. Decimus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A head kick by graf misses and Decimus counters with a head kick.
Aaron graf's cut is getting worse. Decimus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from graf. Decimus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in graf's half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Decimus controlling the action here. graf is not content to let Decimus control the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decimus is trying to work for a kimura but graf is defending well.
graf wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Decimus is going to stand back up.
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. graf is not content to let Decimus control the position. graf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if graf tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Decimus ducks right into an uppercut from graf. graf throws a lazy head kick and Decimus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Decimus won't allow graf to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decimus trying to control the position from guard on top but graf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Decimus tries to stand but graf is controlling from the bottom. Aaron graf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Decimus advances position into side control! Decimus trying to control the action but graf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. graf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Decimus has just dragged him back down to the mat. Decimus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. graf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. graf is looking to get back to his feet here but Decimus is keeping cool and he's managed to take graf's back.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Decimus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Decimus 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Decimus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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