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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Rasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Rasic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzales connects with the punch.
Rasic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonzales's guard.
Rasic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales controls Rasic momentarily but Rasic frees himself.
Rasic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rasic works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
Rasic throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Rasic postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Rasic wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Rasic working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasic is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
Rasic stops Gonzales from standing up.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasic gets to his feet - Gonzales follows without any prompting.
Gonzales clinches up with Rasic and pushes him back against the cage.
Rasic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales has Rasic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rasic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Rasic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rasic counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzales didn't expect that.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.
Rasic looks gassed!
Rasic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzales is looking for a triangle but Rasic pushes his legs off easily.
Rasic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rasic stops Gonzales from standing up.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rasic throws a big right hand that misses.
Rasic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rasic chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasic trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Rasic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzales has his foot on Rasic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasic works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzales trying to keep a closed guard but Rasic is proving a slippery customer.
Rasic postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzales's brow.
Gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Rasic stands and throws Gonzales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzales is trying to control Rasic's posture but Rasic avoids it.
Gonzales takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rasic scores with punches from side control.
Rasic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonzales some visible discomfort.
Gonzales is not content to let Rasic control the position.
Rasic working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Rasic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rasic shoots in and bounces Gonzales off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzales being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales has momentary wrist control but Rasic slips an elbow through the middle.
Rasic won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Gonzales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasic throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Rasic with a nice head shot there.
Rasic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasic.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasic thows a big elbow that misses.
Rasic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Rasic tries to pass.
Rasic works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasic is one step ahead there.
Rasic stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rasic throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Rasic postures up.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasic.
Rasic stops Gonzales from standing up.
Rasic distracts Gonzales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rasic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Rasic off! Rasic jumps back into Gonzales's guard.
Rasic with a nice head shot there.
Rasic working some strikes from top position.
Rasicis looking to pass into half guard but Gonzales pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gonzales is in guard.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasic wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzales sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasic, not yet.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rasic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzales's guard.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.
Gonzales wants to stand and escape but Rasic is having none of it.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.
Rasic passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales wants to control but Rasic is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasic connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Rasic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rasic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzales is trying to defend but Rasic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonzales moves into full guard.
Rasic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzales trying to keep a closed guard but Rasic is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasic postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasic trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzales has managed to sweep!
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Rasic keeps moving.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasic is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzales won't allow Rasic to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two 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.
Rasic shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales connects with a right hand. Rasic shakes it off.
Rasic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzales lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gonzales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasic, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rasic.
Diego Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Rasic.
Rasic tries for a takedown but Gonzales manages to get underhooks.
Gonzales gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rasic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.
Rasic postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rasic stands and steps away. Gonzales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonzales darts in trying to clinch
so Rasic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Rasic postures up.
Rasic is working Gonzales over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denis Rasic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.
Denis Rasic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rasic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rasic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rasic postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Rasic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rasic trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Diego Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rasic ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Rasic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rasic 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Rasic!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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