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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by Top Dog (by Junior Cat ). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Top Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazarus tries to hold on but Dog postures up.
Dog landing punches.
Lazarus wants to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Lazarus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dog is staying active.
Dog lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dog with the ground and pound from mount.
Lazarus wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus can't escape the position.
Dog goes for an armbar but Lazarus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lazarus.
Dog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dog looking to control.
Dog is pulling down on Lazarus's head. It's preventing any offense from Lazarus, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Top Dog wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lazarus is able to avoid easily.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazarus as he avoids it easily.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but Lazarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Top Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Lazarus.
Dog scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus tries to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Dog with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lazarus is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Dog looking to control but Lazarus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dog cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dog content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lazarus closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the cage.
Lazarus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dog uses from the top position.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Lazarus misses with a double jab.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazarus moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazarus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazarus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Dog trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Lazarus is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Top Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazarus working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazarus pinned against the cage. Lazarus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazarus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Top Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazarus which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard.
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!
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position here.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Lazarus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lazarus wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lazarus to the mat! Lazarus manages to get full guard.
Lazarus has his feet on Dog's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazarus pinned against the cage. Lazarus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazarus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Top Dog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dog shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lazarus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dog laying and praying for a moment but Lazarus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lazarus is staying active underneath Dog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lazarus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog slows the pace down in half guard.
Lazarus tries to kick Dog off but Dog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lazarus gets back to full guard.
Lazarus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazarus has a closed guard, preventing Dog from standing up.
Dog trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Lazarus wants to get back to his feet but Dog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Lazarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog wants to stand but Lazarus is controlling the position.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Lazarus postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lazarus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazarus is looking to clinch.
Dog tries to clinch but Lazarus is having none of it.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazarus.
Lazarus stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Lazarus tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazarus tries to sprawl but Dog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazarus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Lazarus blocks nicely.
Lazarus keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog is pushing down on Lazarus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lazarus is fighting to maintain full guard but Dog has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Top Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Dog!
After the fight, Top Dog was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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