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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's entrance music is We Steady Mobbin!. A fine choice. Khal Drago had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Joseph!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Joseph shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Joseph shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Joseph.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joseph is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Joseph eventually gives up the hold.
Joseph works his way into side control.
Joseph tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Joseph trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Joseph tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joseph trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joseph in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Joseph wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is putting a hurting on Drago here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joseph working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Joseph.
Drago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joseph asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joseph working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago is not content to let Joseph control the position.
Drago regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joseph passes to full mount!
Joseph looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Joseph looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joseph on the ground.
Joseph controlling the position easily from mount.
Joseph is working for a guillotine from mount but Drago frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joseph lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joseph working the ground and pound effectively.
Joseph fails to advance to Drago's back.
Joseph punishing his opponent with strikes.
Joseph is working for a guillotine from mount but Drago frees his head quite easily.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Joseph's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph working Drago over with strikes here.
Joseph landing strikes from the mount.
Joseph lands a big shot there that rocks Drago but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drago sprawls well. Drago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Khal Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Drago which made him look bad.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joseph has his back to the cage.
Joseph gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drago regains guard.
Drago is trying to keep Joseph in close.
Joseph is pushing down on Drago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drago is fighting to maintain full guard but Joseph has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joseph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Joseph sits in half guard.
Joseph is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joseph tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joseph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drago preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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!
Joseph trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joseph has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joseph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joseph in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Joseph prevents Drago from improving his position.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it.
Joseph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joseph.
Joseph wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago tries to roll over but Joseph keeps him under control.
Joseph is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph not doing much here.
Joseph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joseph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joseph is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Joseph scores with a takedown into Drago's guard.
Joseph 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.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Joseph controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Joseph wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
Joseph wants a takedown but no success here.
Joseph is trying to drag Drago to the mat but Drago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drago throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Joseph is controlling him.
Drago can't break the clinch.
Joseph has clasped his hands together around Drago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Joseph working the ground and pound.
Drago parries the strikes from Joseph easily there. Joseph is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Drago to escape.
Joseph landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khal Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joe Joseph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drago is trying to control Joseph's posture but Joseph avoids it.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joseph tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Joseph wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph scores with punches from side control.
Joseph is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joseph 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Joseph!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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