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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Gago looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Mike Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Todd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Todd is in Gago's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
Gago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todd passes into half guard.
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Todd wants to stand up but Gago has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Todd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Todd looking to sit in guard and control but Gago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gago passes Todd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Gago eventually gives up the hold.
Todd tries to kick Gago off but Gago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago seems to be working for a kimura but Todd defends the submission attempt.
Todd trying to control here.
Todd is looking to escape.
Gago wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Todd's head.
Todd tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gago has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gago get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Todd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Todd was covering up waiting for the punch and Gago finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gago 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.
Gago 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.
Gago stands up from Todd's guard - Gago perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots for a double leg takedown but Todd sprawls well. He's pushed Gago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd wants to clinch up but Gago keeps it at a distance.
Gago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Who's going to make the next move?
Gago goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gago but great work by Todd.
Gago is looking to regain half guard here but Todd keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Todd's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Gago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gago looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gago tries to break free but Todd pushes him back against the cage.
Todd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gago as Todd tries to tie him up.
Gago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago working aggressively here.
Todd is struggling to control the position.
Gago fails to pull guard.
Gago prevents a body shot from Todd.
A head punch on the inside from Gago fails to land.
Todd is pushing Gago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Todd crunches a lovely knee into Gago's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gago's efforts to push away.
Gago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gago misses with the head strike.
Gago is trying to break the clinch but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Gago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gago is trying to push Todd away but Todd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Todd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gago is defending well for now.
Todd just leaning against Gago, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Gago is trying to stall.
Todd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gago.
Gago has had enough of the clinch but Todd keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Gago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Todd is looking to stand up but Gago isn't so interested in that idea.
Gago postures up.
Gago wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Gago is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Gago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Todd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Todd has escaped and now he's on top!
Gago looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Gago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Todd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd slips under a jab.
Gago swats away the attempt to clinch by Todd.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Todd tries to clinch up but Gago circles away and keeps his distance.
Gago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Gago shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd pushes Gago up against the cage in a clinch.
Gago blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd lands a knee to the body.
Todd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gago.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Gago controls the action.
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Gago shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gago circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Gago misses.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gago is able to avoid easily.
Gago throws a big shot that misses.
Gago looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Todd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gago lands a left hand.
Gago trying to stall but Todd improves his position.
Todd manages to pull guard.
Gago trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gago preventing the sweep.
Gago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd cracks Gago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Todd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gago's half guard.
Gago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Igor Gago has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Todd seems content to control.
Gago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gago is trying to get back to full guard.
Gago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Todd pulls his head out easily.
Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Todd pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Todd is going to stand back up.
Gago looking for submissions off his back.
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Mike Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd wants to stand but Gago has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gago is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Todd is tapping! Great win for Gago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Gago!
After the fight, Igor Gago 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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energy
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hype
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