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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong's entrance music is We Were Soldiers by Sgt. Mackenzie. A fine choice. Dominguez has chosen 2pac's Can't C Me as his entrance music. Pablo Dominguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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256 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Dominguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Dominguez sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
Armstrong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Dominguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Craig Armstrong has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Dominguez working aggressively here.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dominguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Armstrong's brow.
Armstrong tightens his grip and picks Dominguez up, before dumping him to the ground. Dominguez manages to land in guard.
Dominguez has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Armstrong!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Dominguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes one to the chin there.
Dominguez misses with a combination
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Dominguez didn't expect that.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong stands up over Dominguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Armstrong throws and elbow that misses. Dominguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Dominguez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez gets to his feet. Armstrong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong is working Dominguez over against the cage.
Dominguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dominguez is trying to keep an underhook but Armstrong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dominguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Dominguez blocks nicely.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong postures up in Dominguez's guard and throws a big left but Dominguez blocks it.
Armstrong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez is in trouble now - Armstrong has advanced to mount!
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dominguez's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount.
Craig Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong unloading with bombs!
Dominguez can't escape the position.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
Armstrong wants to control but instead Dominguez manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Dominguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dominguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a good low kick that Dominguez was not able to check.
Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Dominguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dominguez gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Dominguez.
Armstrong lands a takedown into guard.
Armstrong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong works over Dominguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armstrong working over Dominguez with some ground and pound. Dominguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dominguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws and elbow that misses. Dominguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Dominguez!
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong looking for subs off his back but Dominguez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into side control.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dominguez wants to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez stuffs the takedown.
Dominguez gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Dominguez working aggressively here.
Armstrong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dominguez regains guard.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dominguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong works over Dominguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armstrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dominguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dominguez has escaped and now he's on top!
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dominguez has passed into side control.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dominguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong has an active guard here but Dominguez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez decides to stand up.
Dominguez looks to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pablo Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Armstrong blocks the leg kick.
Armstrong pushes Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong had his way with Pablo Dominguez in that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong has Dominguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
A short left from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong is leaning against Dominguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pablo Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Dominguez is pressed up against the cage. Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dominguez down to the mat. Dominguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dominguez is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Dominguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dominguez to the mat! Dominguez manages to get full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dominguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pablo Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dominguez gets to his feet. Armstrong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dominguez connects with a crisp jab.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dominguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Dominguez blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws and elbow that misses. Dominguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Dominguez!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Dominguez has wrist control.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Craig Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Armstrong!
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