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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graciliano Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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238 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graciliano Dorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Fauatea !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Fauatea .
Fauatea misses with a wild combination.
Fauatea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Fauatea misses.
Fauatea moves in looking to clinch but Dorian pushes him off.
Dorian throws a right hand that Fauatea ducks under and follows up with a left that Fauatea also avoids with ease.
Dorian scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dominic Fauatea has been cut.
Dorian shoots in for a takedown but Fauatea shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Dorian.
Dorian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fauatea pinned against the cage. Fauatea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fauatea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dorian checks it well.
Fauatea misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea staying out of range there.
Dorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorian dives in and grabs Fauatea 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fauatea pushes down on Dorian's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graciliano Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fauatea counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dorian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fauatea but Fauatea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fauatea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dorian is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fauatea scores with a spinning back kick!
Fauatea scores with a leg kick.
Fauatea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fauatea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fauatea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorian's face.
It looks like Graciliano Dorian has been cut.
Fauatea connects with a knee to the head.
Dorian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea has Dorian pushed against the cage.
Fauatea prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fauatea landing knees to the head.
Fauatea is stalling here.
Fauatea scores a nice knee to the body.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Fauatea leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fauatea connects with a knee to the head.
Fauatea landing knees to the head.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Fauatea scores with a knee to the head.
Fauatea lands an elbow inside.
Fauatea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fauatea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorian's defenses.
Fauatea with a knee to the head.
Fauatea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorian's face.
Fauatea 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dorian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fauatea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fauatea prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dorian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fauatea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dorian up against the cage.
Fauatea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Fauatea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Dorian jumps guard and drags Fauatea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fauatea is one step ahead there.
Fauatea wants to get up but he can't break Dorian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dorian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fauatea stands and steps away. Dorian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dorian dives in and grabs Fauatea 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fauatea pushes down on Dorian's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauatea slips a straight right by Dorian.
Graciliano Dorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauatea scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea lands a head kick. Dorian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fauatea throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fauatea , right into the meat.
Dorian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fauatea . Fauatea obviously looking to wear him down.
Fauatea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fauatea drives through and clinches with Dorian against the cage.
Fauatea stalling against the cage.
Fauatea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fauatea lands a good knee to the midsection. Dorian won't want to take too many of those.
Fauatea connects with a knee to the head.
Fauatea slowing the pace effectively.
Fauatea with a knee to the head.
Dominic Fauatea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fauatea obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Dorian is rocked!
Fauatea landing knees to the body.
Fauatea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorian's face.
Oh Dorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dorian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Graciliano Dorian's cut is getting worse.
Dorian wants a takedown.
Fauatea scores a nice knee to the body.
Fauatea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorian's face.
Fauatea prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea connects with a knee to the head.
Dorian seems to have got his legs back now.
Dorian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fauatea prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graciliano Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorian takes an elbow to the temple.
Dorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fauatea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fauatea taking a breather.
Fauatea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Fauatea .
Fauatea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dorian drags the fight down to the ground.
Fauatea trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dorian's guard.
Fauatea stands and steps away. Dorian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fauatea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fauatea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Fauatea .
Fauatea blocks a jab.
Dorian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fauatea counters with a nice leg kick.
Dominic Fauatea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fauatea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fauatea fakes the leg kick and cracks Dorian in the body.
Fauatea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dominic Fauatea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fauatea .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fauatea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorian throws a lazy right hand but Fauatea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fauatea .
Fauatea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Fauatea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fauatea . That's going to slow Dorian down.
Graciliano Dorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fauatea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dorian will feel that in the morning.
Fauatea thumps Dorian with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fauatea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fauatea moves into the clinch successfully.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Fauatea .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea scores with a knee to the head.
Fauatea lands a good knee to the midsection. Dorian won't want to take too many of those.
Fauatea scores with a knee to the head.
Fauatea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fauatea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fauatea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fauatea tries to land a knee to the head but Dorian blocks with his arms.
Dorian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fauatea prevents the takedown attempt.
Fauatea lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off.
Dorian tries for a takedown but Fauatea manages to get underhooks.
Fauatea lands an elbow inside.
Fauatea gets underhooks to prevent Dorian's takedown attempt.
Dorian is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fauatea 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fauatea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorian's face.
Fauatea effectively controlling the action here.
Fauatea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauatea prevents the takedown attempt.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Dorian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fauatea connects with a knee to the head.
Fauatea landing knees to the head.
Fauatea prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorian. Fauatea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dorian fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorian checks a leg kick nicely.
Dorian misses with a few strikes there.
Fauatea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fauatea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dorian's knee momentarily.
Fauatea cracks the inside of Dorian's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dorian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fauatea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fauatea can pounce on him.
Fauatea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fauatea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fauatea clinches.
A knee to the head by Fauatea .
Fauatea pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fauatea connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Fauatea with a knee to the head.
Dorian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fauatea obliges.
Dorian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fauatea looking to throw knees to the head but Dorian is blocking nicely.
Dorian looking for a takedown.
Fauatea scores with a knee to the head.
Fauatea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dorian is defending well for now.
Dorian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fauatea pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graciliano Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fauatea counters with a big head kick but Dorian shrugs it off.
Fauatea slips a straight right by Dorian.
Fauatea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dorian sizes up Fauatea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dorian misses with an uppercut. Fauatea saw that one coming.
Fauatea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fauatea leaves Dorian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorian looks to throw the jab but Fauatea is out of range.
Dorian misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fauatea . That's going to slow Dorian down.
Fauatea thumps Dorian with a low kick.
Dorian throws an overhand right that lands on Fauatea 's shoulder, as Fauatea tries to avoid the shot.
Dorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fauatea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fauatea moves into the clinch.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Dorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fauatea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fauatea lands a nice knee to the body.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graciliano Dorian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head.
Fauatea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dorian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fauatea with a knee to the head.
Dorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fauatea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fauatea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fauatea tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Dorian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fauatea prevents it.
Dorian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fauatea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fauatea lands an elbow inside that Dorian shrugs off.
Fauatea is stalling here.
Fauatea scores with a knee to the head.
Fauatea landing knees to the head.
Dorian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fauatea stalling in the clinch but Dorian improves position.
Fauatea has Dorian pressed against the cage, preventing Dorian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fauatea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Fauatea stops a takedown attempt from Dorian.
Fauatea lands an elbow that stopped Dorian in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauatea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorian's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Fauatea .
Dorian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fauatea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graciliano Dorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominic Fauatea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fauatea just leaning against Dorian, taking a breather.
Dorian tries to pull guard but Fauatea won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Fauatea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fauatea 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Fauatea !
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