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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diangi Makiavala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diangi Makiavala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diangi Makiavala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Triton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makiavala but Makiavala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makiavala throws a nice looking combination but Triton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makiavala takes a swing at Triton's ribcage but misses.
Triton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makiavala rushes Triton and presses him up against the cage.
Makiavala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Triton's elbow.
Makiavala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Makiavala.
Makiavala tries to throw a body punch but Triton avoids it by throwing Makiavala back against the cage.
Makiavala breaks the clinch.
Triton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diangi Makiavala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Triton.
Triton moves away from the strike by Makiavala.
Makiavala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Triton doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makiavala closes the distance and pushes Triton back into the cage.
Makiavala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makiavala tries to throw a body punch but Triton avoids it by throwing Makiavala back against the cage.
Triton tightens his grip and picks Makiavala up, before dumping him to the ground. Makiavala manages to land in guard.
Makiavala working a defensive guard here.
Makiavala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makiavala pushes Triton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Makiavala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Triton manages to avoid it.
Triton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makiavala forces Triton back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makiavala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triton tries to score a body lock takedown but Makiavala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Triton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makiavala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Triton wants a takedown.
Makiavala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Triton takes a shot to the head.
Makiavala breaks from the clinch.
Makiavala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Triton counters with a right hand to the body.
Makiavala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diangi Makiavala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makiavala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Triton.
Triton shoots in looking for a takedown but Makiavala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Triton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makiavala jabs Triton right on the nose. Triton blinks but takes it well.
Triton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makiavala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Triton looks for a takedown but Makiavala sprawls well.
Makiavala avoids the body shot from Triton.
Triton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makiavala is fending him off so far but Triton persists. Nope, Makiavala circles away and we're back to standing.
Makiavala just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Makiavala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Triton fails with a takedown attempt.
Triton dives in and grabs Makiavala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makiavala pushes down on Triton's head and hops out.
Makiavala scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Makiavala does no damage.
Makiavala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Triton.
Makiavala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Triton.
Makiavala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Triton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Makiavala.
Makiavala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makiavala throws a series of punches but Triton avoids them all with ease.
Makiavala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Triton looks for a takedown but Makiavala sprawls well.
A combination from Makiavala does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diangi Makiavala dominated that round.
That's time! Makiavala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Triton or perhaps it was just good defense by Makiavala which made him look bad.
Makiavala closes the distance and clinches.
Makiavala tries to work over Triton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makiavala lands a body shot.
Makiavala lands with a left to the head.
Makiavala tries a body shot but Triton blocks it.
Makiavala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makiavala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makiavala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Triton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Triton misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triton closes the distance and clinches up with Makiavala, looking for a takedown. Triton pushes Makiavala against the cage but Makiavala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diangi Makiavala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Triton.
Triton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makiavala did well to prevent Triton getting side control.
Makiavala tries to get to full guard but Triton has control of the leg.
Triton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makiavala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Triton trying to control the position from guard on top but Makiavala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makiavala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Triton 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.
Makiavala wants to stand and escape but Triton is having none of it.
Makiavala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triton trying to control the position from guard on top but Makiavala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makiavala trying to control the position.
Triton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Triton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makiavala keeping full guard, as Triton tries to pass.
Makiavala is trying to control the position but Triton postures up.
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!
Triton preventing the sweep.
Triton stays in close to Makiavala's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diangi Makiavala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Triton slips a jab from Makiavala.
Makiavala closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makiavala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Triton.
Makiavala has a couple of punches blocked by Triton.
Triton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makiavala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makiavala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triton backwards.
Good body shot from Makiavala.
Makiavala tries to work over Triton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makiavala manages to break the clinch.
Makiavala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Triton stalling away here and it's allowed Makiavala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Makiavala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Triton has passed into side control.
Triton tries for a kimura but Makiavala is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makiavala is holding Triton down, trying to stall.
Triton staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Triton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diangi Makiavala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Makiavala throws a hook to the side of Triton's head but Triton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makiavala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makiavala tries to throw a body punch but Triton avoids it by throwing Makiavala back against the cage.
Triton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makiavala tries to work over Triton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makiavala struggles to land a body shot inside as Triton controls his hands.
Makiavala misses with a punch to the body.
Makiavala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Triton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makiavala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Makiavala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makiavala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Triton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makiavala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makiavala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Triton was well out of range. Poor timing from Makiavala.
Makiavala throws a nice looking combination but Triton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diangi Makiavala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Triton instigates a clinch.
Triton is looking to break free of the clinch but Makiavala has double underhooks.
Triton wants to take the fight to the mat but Makiavala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diangi Makiavala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Triton.
Makiavala lands with a left to the head.
Triton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makiavala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makiavala lands a shoulder strike.
Makiavala can't find room to land a body shot as Triton controls the action.
Makiavala misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala struggles to land a body shot inside as Triton controls his hands.
Makiavala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makiavala slips under a jab from Triton.
Makiavala works the jab nicely.
Triton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makiavala's waist but Makiavala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Triton off to one side.
Triton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makiavala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makiavala lands a lovely overhand right.
Makiavala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makiavala.
Makiavala moves in looking to clinch but Triton pushes him off.
Diangi Makiavala is winning the standup battle so far.
Triton gets tackled into the cage by Makiavala. Makiavala maintains the clinch.
Triton prevents a body shot from Makiavala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Triton tries for a takedown but Makiavala manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Makiavala.
Nice body punch from Makiavala.
Diangi Makiavala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Triton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makiavala scores with a shoulder strike.
Makiavala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Triton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makiavala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makiavala can't find room to land a body shot as Triton controls the action.
Triton prevents a body shot from Makiavala.
Makiavala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makiavala tries to work over Triton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Makiavala - that landed with a thud.
Triton takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makiavala prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makiavala.
Diangi Makiavala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makiavala lands a body shot in the clinch.
John Triton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makiavala tries a body shot but Triton blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makiavala scores with a shot to the side of Triton's head.
Makiavala misses with a punch to the body.
Triton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diangi Makiavala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makiavala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diangi Makiavala!
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