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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Northus Dramuud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Aragon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Northus Dramuud!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dramuud swats away the attempt to clinch by Aragon.
Dramuud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aragon.
Dramuud has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aragon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dramuud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aragon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dramuud's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aragon is keen to just control but Dramuud is a slippery customer.
Aragon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dramuud to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aragon is working hard here to advance position.
Aragon is in close to Dramuud's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dramuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aragon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aragon looking to pass the guard.
Aragon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dramuud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aragon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dramuud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dramuud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramuud wants to sweep here but Aragon controlling him for the moment.
Aragon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dramuud throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dramuud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aragon throws an elbow that misses. Dramuud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aragon's guard. Nice move by Dramuud!
Dramuud trying to control but Aragon is working from the bottom.
Aragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dramuud is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dramuud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dramuud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aragon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dramuud escapes and throws Aragon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aragon sneaks back into half guard.
Dramuud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is trying to control but can't.
Aragon is positioning himself well to prevent Dramuud advancing to mount.
Aragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aragon trying to keep a closed guard but Dramuud is proving a slippery customer.
Dramuud postures up in Aragon's guard and throws a big left but Aragon blocks it.
Aragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon keeping moving, preventing Dramuud from controlling successfully.
Aragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dramuud throws a right hand that Aragon ducks under and follows up with a left that Aragon also avoids with ease.
Dramuud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aragon tried to score with a low kick but Dramuud checks it.
Aragon moves out of range of the body kick from Dramuud.
Aragon wants to clinch.
Dramuud throws a hook but Aragon avoids it easily.
Dramuud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Dramuud misses.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dramuud thuds his shin into the meat of Aragon's side.
Dramuud misses the shot to the body.
Dramuud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Dramuud coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon moves away from the strike by Dramuud.
Dramuud throws a lazy right hand but Aragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aragon shoots in for a takedown but Dramuud shows good takedown defense.
Dramuud moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Aragon throws a front kick aimed at Dramuud's knee but Dramuud avoids it well.
Dramuud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dramuud misses with a looping left.
Dramuud scores with a nice strike.
Dramuud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aragon tries to clinch but Dramuud is having none of it.
Dramuud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dramuud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dramuud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dramuud throws a push kick but Aragon slaps the foot to one side.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramuud scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dramuud. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dramuud jabs Aragon right on the nose. Aragon blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Aragon.
Dramuud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dramuud misses with a hook. Aragon ducked under it nicely.
Dramuud throws a right and a left that Aragon avoids nicely.
Aragon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dramuud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Northus Dramuud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon slips a jab from Dramuud.
Aragon misses with a wild body shot.
Aragon wants to clinch.
Aragon tries to land a front kick but Dramuud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a leg kick
and Dramuud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aragon throws a body punch but Dramuud moves out of range.
Aragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dramuud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dramuud with a hook.
Dramuud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dramuud.
Dramuud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aragon.
Dramuud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northus Dramuud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dramuud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Dramuud.
Dramuud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away.
Dramuud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aragon on the side of the head.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Aragon.
Aragon takes a swing at Dramuud's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dramuud throws a wild body kick that Aragon sees coming a mile off.
Dramuud lands a slapping body shot.
Aragon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon defending well as Dramuud loads up on a big left hand.
Aragon clinches.
Aragon avoiding damage.
Dramuud misses with a body punch.
Aragon prevents Dramuud from breaking the clinch.
Aragon tries for a takedown but Dramuud manages to get underhooks.
Aragon can't find room to land a body shot as Dramuud controls the action.
Aragon misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dramuud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aragon controls his hands.
Dramuud lands a body shot.
Dramuud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Dramuud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Northus Dramuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dramuud digs a good body shot into Aragon's ribs.
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Aragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dramuud just misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon avoids the body shot from Dramuud.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Dramuud finds it's target.
Aragon misses with a takedown attempt
and Dramuud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aragon thinking.
Aragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dramuud finds it's way round the side to connect with Aragon's head.
Aragon shoots in for a takedown but Dramuud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dramuud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aragon is looking to chop away at Dramuud's legs.
Aragon staying out of range there.
Aragon dives in and grabs Dramuud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dramuud pushes down on Aragon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Aragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dramuud works the jab nicely.
Dramuud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramuud scores with a kick to the body.
Aragon tries a low kick but Dramuud avoids it.
Dramuud misses with a body shot.
Dramuud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dramuud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dramuud throws a head kick that misses.
Aragon tries a low kick but Dramuud avoids it.
Dramuud throws a wild body kick that Aragon sees coming a mile off.
Dramuud misses with a body shot.
Dramuud throws a body punch but Aragon moves out of range.
Dramuud loads up on a big right hand but Aragon slips the punch.
Dramuud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Dramuud catches Aragon right on the button with a cross.
Aragon slips a jab from Dramuud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramuud fakes the leg kick and cracks Aragon in the body.
Dramuud throws a body punch but Aragon moves out of range.
Dramuud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dramuud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Aragon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aragon slips a straight right by Dramuud.
Aragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dramuud can't find room to land a body shot as Aragon controls the action.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dramuud avoids it.
Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Aragon walks into a left hand.
Dramuud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dramuud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aragon.
Aragon gets a takedown into half guard.
Aragon tries to pass to full mount but Dramuud defends it.
Dramuud wants to control but Aragon is keeping busy.
Aragon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragon thows a huge punch but Dramuud dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramuud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diego Aragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aragon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aragon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dramuud defending well though.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragon blocks the strikes from Dramuud.
Aragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramuud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragon throwing shots but Dramuud is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aragon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Diego Aragon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dramuud with a hook.
Aragon dodges the punch combination from Dramuud.
Aragon loads up on a big right hand but Dramuud slips the punch.
Dramuud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dramuud tries to land a front kick but Aragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dramuud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aragon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dramuud throws a front kick that sends Aragon stumbling back into the cage.
Dramuud just misses with a punch to the body.
Dramuud throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Dramuud moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
Aragon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dramuud is out of range and Aragon settles back down.
Aragon lands a head kick. Dramuud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Dramuud misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramuud throws a body punch but Aragon moves out of range.
Dramuud tries to land a body kick
and Aragon counters with an outside leg kick.
Dramuud throws a poor cross that misses
and Aragon counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dramuud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dramuud.
Aragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dramuud looks to land a right hand but Aragon moved out of range.
Aragon thumps Dramuud with a low kick.
Dramuud throws a shot from downtown. Aragon moves away and avoids it.
Dramuud dodges the punch combination from Aragon.
Dramuud cracks Aragon with a good jab.
Dramuud scores with a hook to the body. Aragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dramuud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aragon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dramuud's knee momentarily.
Aragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dramuud checks it well.
Dramuud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aragon.
Dramuud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramuud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dramuud misses with a straight left.
Aragon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Aragon in side control, throwing shots but Dramuud defends.
Aragon trying to control the position but Dramuud is working away.
We've been hearing that Aragon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dramuud wants to get back to his feet.
Aragon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aragon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tries to score with some ground and pound. Dramuud controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aragon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aragon working away.
Aragon with the ground and pound but Dramuud regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Aragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramuud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dramuud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aragon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dramuud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aragon.
Aragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon stalling away here and it's allowed Dramuud to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aragon throws a big elbow that misses.
Aragon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dramuud's guard.
Aragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dramuud defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon wants to take a breather but Dramuud is having none of it.
Dramuud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon had his way with Northus Dramuud in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Aragon has closed the distance and engaged Dramuud in a clinch.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dramuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aragon's elbow.
Aragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dramuud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dramuud or not.
Dramuud takes a shot to the head.
Dramuud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dramuud tries a body shot but Aragon blocks it.
Dramuud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aragon blocks a body shot from Dramuud.
Dramuud tries to work over Aragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aragon tries to work over Dramuud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dramuud is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Aragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dramuud is rocked!
Aragon creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dramuud's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dramuud drops to his knees and Aragon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon retains his middleweight title!
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