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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan DAngelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domino has chosen Shake, Rattle, and Roll as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nathan DAngelo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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175 cm
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151 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan DAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daryl Domino!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domino throws a solid leg kick but DAngelo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Domino.
Domino throws a nice looking combination but DAngelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DAngelo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domino fails to land with a series of punches.
Domino misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Domino misses.
Domino throws a nice looking combination but DAngelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Domino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DAngelo tries to avoid it but Domino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DAngelo to the ground. DAngelo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DAngelo dodges the punch combination from Domino.
Domino swings for the body but DAngelo moves out of range.
DAngelo misses with a two punch combination.
Daryl Domino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DAngelo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Domino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Domino trying to control the action but DAngelo is working from the bottom.
Domino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DAngelo is trying to control Domino's posture but Domino avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domino working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domino trying to control the action but DAngelo is working from the bottom.
DAngelo seems a little lost for a moment, as Domino dominates the positioning.
Domino decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Domino throws a left and a right that both miss
and DAngelo counters with a two punch combo.
DAngelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Domino shoots in for a double leg but DAngelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Domino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Domino throwing shots but DAngelo is blocking nicely.
Domino prevents DAngelo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domino stops DAngelo from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino stalling.
Domino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Domino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Domino wants to free his trapped foot but DAngelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Domino wants to control but DAngelo is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Domino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Domino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domino throwing strikes here but DAngelo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Domino looks gassed!
Domino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domino with shots to the head and body - DAngelo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Domino wants to control the pace but DAngelo is squirming around nicely.
DAngelo is trying desperately to improve position.
DAngelo is working hard here to advance position.
Domino working for a submission but DAngelo is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Domino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DAngelo blocks a leg kick.
Domino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DAngelo with a poor takedown
and Domino counters with a shoot takedown. DAngelo fights it but they end up in guard.
Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Domino throws a strike but DAngelo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Domino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! DAngelo escapes and throws Domino's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino is trying to get back to half guard.
DAngelo blocks the strikes from Domino.
Domino manages to work his way to half guard, despite DAngelo's best efforts.
Domino wants to get back to full guard.
DAngelo wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Domino wants to get back to full guard but DAngelo has passed into side control.
DAngelo trying to control but Domino is having none of it.
Domino wants to control but DAngelo is having none of it.
Domino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAngelo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Domino looks a forlorn figure.
Domino can't escape the position.
Domino is squirming around, avoiding DAngelo's attempts to control the action.
Domino regains half guard.
Domino tries to roll over but DAngelo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DAngelo wants to stand up but Domino has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Domino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DAngelo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DAngelo's back!
Domino lands strikes to the head.
DAngelo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Domino is controlling the position but DAngelo somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
DAngelo is refusing to be controlled, as Domino sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Domino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Domino.
Domino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Domino misses with a combination
and DAngelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DAngelo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Domino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DAngelo's guard now.
Domino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Domino connects with a nice short shot to DAngelo's temple.
Domino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Domino is tying to control. DAngelo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DAngelo is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino is looking to take a break and control but DAngelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Domino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DAngelo's head.
DAngelo makes his way to full guard, as Domino worked for a kimura.
Domino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domino with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Domino shoots in for a takedown but DAngelo shows good takedown defense.
DAngelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Domino but Domino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DAngelo shoots in for a takedown but Domino shows good takedown defense.
Domino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DAngelo counters with a one-two to the body.
DAngelo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan DAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DAngelo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Domino.
Domino shoots in looking for a takedown. DAngelo tries to sprawl out of it but Domino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DAngelo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Domino misses with a combination
and DAngelo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Domino's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino keeping moving, preventing DAngelo from controlling successfully.
Domino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Domino keeping moving, preventing DAngelo from controlling successfully.
DAngelo is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
DAngelo is fighting to break Domino's control of his arms but Domino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DAngelo wants to stand but Domino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Domino wants to sweep but no luck.
Domino working for submissions but it's allowed DAngelo to get to half guard.
Nathan DAngelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daryl Domino has got the better of the ground game so far.
DAngelo trying to control from half guard but Domino is working away.
DAngelo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Domino is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but DAngelo pulls his head out easily.
Domino is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daryl Domino.
I've got Domino 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daryl Domino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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