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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumar comes into the arena with Blood In Blood Out blaring out of the sound system. Raja Kumar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raja Kumar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt fails with the takedown.
Dirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumar tries to avoid it but Dirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumar to the ground. Kumar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kumar has closed the distance and engaged Dirt in a clinch.
Kumar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirt.
Raja Kumar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumar circles away.
Dirt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kumar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirt fails to land the takedown.
Dirt looks gassed!
Dirt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirt.
Kumar throws a series of punches but Dirt moves out of range.
Dirt shoots in but Kumar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dirt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kumar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Joe Dirt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Kumar both land. Nice combination.
Kumar moves into range and clinches up with Dirt.
Kumar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumar lands with a nice combination. Dirt backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kumar lands a slapping body shot.
Kumar has closed the distance and engaged Dirt in a clinch.
Kumar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dirt prevents it.
Kumar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirt eats them both and turns towards Kumar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kumar!
Kumar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kumar throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kumar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Dirt or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumar which made him look bad.
Kumar lands a jab to Dirt's midsection.
Kumar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dirt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kumar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kumar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dirt, pushing him back against the cage.
Kumar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kumar counters with a three punch combo that has Dirt backing up. Dirt nods at Kumar to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumar moves into the clinch.
Kumar pulls Dirt into guard.
Dirt stops Kumar from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Kumar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dirt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kumar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirt.
Donk. Kumar catches Dirt right on the button with a cross.
Dirt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kumar.
Dirt shoots in but no luck this time.
Raja Kumar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt ducks right into an uppercut from Kumar.
Kumar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kumar!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dirt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kumar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dirt.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Kumar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kumar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirt's head backwards.
Kumar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kumar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kumar duly obliges.
Dirt dodges the punch combination from Kumar.
Kumar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirt.
Kumar rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.
Dirt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kumar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kumar drives through and clinches with Dirt against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumar lands with a nice combination. Dirt backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumar sprawls well. Kumar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirt gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumar scores with a three punch combo!
Kumar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Kumar. No joy for Dirt on that attempt.
Kumar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirt can do to turn this around?
Kumar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Raja Kumar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kumar.
Kumar has managed to clinch.
Dirt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kumar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kumar tries to pull guard but Dirt holds him up against the cage and eventually Kumar drops back down to his feet.
Kumar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raja Kumar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kumar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dirt at a distance.
Kumar throws a series of punches but Dirt moves out of range.
Dirt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirt somewhat.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kumar moves into the clinch.
Kumar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dirt can't get the takedown.
Kumar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kumar jumps guard and drags Dirt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kumar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Kumar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dirt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kumar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dirt backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown by Dirt or perhaps it was just good defense by Kumar which made him look bad.
Kumar lands a jab-cross combination.
Joe Dirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kumar as Dirt shoots in.
Kumar looks to land a combination. Dirt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kumar scores with a hook to the body. Dirt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dirt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dirt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar looks to land a combination. Dirt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Kumar does it's job there.
Kumar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kumar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kumar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirt eats them both and turns towards Kumar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kumar throws a one two combo.
Kumar lands a jab-cross combination.
Kumar stalks Dirt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dirt's face. Dirt staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Kumar both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kumar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumar tries to avoid it but Dirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumar to the ground. Kumar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raja Kumar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumar sprawls well. He's pushed Dirt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kumar.
Kumar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kumar throws a nice looking combination but Dirt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dirt closes the distance and clinches up with Kumar, looking for a takedown. Dirt pushes Kumar against the cage but Kumar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumar works over Dirt's head and body with a nice combination.
Dirt has his takedown stuffed
and Kumar counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumar clinches.
Kumar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirt misses with a takedown
and Kumar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kumar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kumar duly obliges.
Dirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumar tries to avoid it but Dirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumar to the ground. Kumar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kumar works Dirt's body with a nice hook.
Kumar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kumar works over Dirt's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Kumar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt shoots in for a double leg but Kumar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dirt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kumar counters with a two punch combo.
Kumar closes the distance and pushes Dirt back into the cage.
Kumar breaks from the clinch.
Kumar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dirt misses with a takedown
and Kumar counters with a left to the body.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raja Kumar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kumar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Kumar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kumar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Kumar!
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energy
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