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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins comes into the arena with Bonfire blaring out of the sound system. Franklin Diggins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drago Maximov's chin.
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11 - 20 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggins shoots in and drives through. Maximov sprawls well.
Diggins blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Diggins looks for a takedown but Maximov sprawls well.
Maximov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diggins. Diggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximov throws a big counter head kick but Diggins avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Diggins moves out of range easily.
Maximov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diggins takes a step back to recover.
Maximov throws a push kick but Diggins slaps the foot to one side.
Maximov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diggins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diggins shoots for a takedown but Maximov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov shoots in and gets a takedown into Diggins's guard.
Maximov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maximov postures up in Diggins's guard and throws a big left but Diggins blocks it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maximov wants to stand but Diggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diggins has Maximov pulled in close to control his posture.
Diggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins managing to control the position.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Maximov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggins has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
Diggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximov.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Maximov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximov wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maximov postures up in Diggins's guard and throws a big left but Diggins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diggins is pulling down on Maximov's head to control his posture.
Diggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diggins misses with a takedown attempt - Maximov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diggins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Franklin Diggins has been cut.
Maximov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diggins moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggins is trying to control the position but Maximov postures up.
Maximov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diggins is proving hard to escape from.
Maximov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximov content to stall in guard here.
Diggins has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diggins is proving hard to escape from.
Maximov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximov gets to his feet - Diggins follows without any prompting.
Diggins shoots in and drives through. Maximov sprawls well.
Maximov throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Diggins fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Maximov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximov as he avoids it easily.
Diggins goes for a double leg but Maximov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximov continues to drive forward.
Maximov misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Maximov. Beautiful body shot.
Maximov lands with a cross.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Maximov scores with a takedown into Diggins's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Maximov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diggins's guard.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Diggins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diggins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximov swivels and escapes.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Maximov trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Diggins has his hands on Maximov's head, controlling the position.
Diggins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximov wants to stand but Diggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov throws a big elbow that misses.
Maximov trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Diggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Maximov postures up.
Maximov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maximov is fighting to break Diggins's control of his arms but Diggins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diggins continues to stall.
Diggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diggins is defended easily by Maximov.
Diggins shoots in for a takedown but Maximov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggins blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Maximov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggins manages to avoid it.
Diggins has a takedown stuffed.
Maximov lands a slapping body shot.
Maximov darts in and clinches Diggins up against the cage.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggins.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Diggins persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diggins is trying to keep Maximov in close.
Diggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximov cracks Diggins with a solid left hand.
Diggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throwing strikes from guard but Diggins blocks nicely.
Diggins looking to control.
Diggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Maximov wants to stand but Diggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maximov with a nice head shot there.
Diggins trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Diggins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franklin Diggins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Maximov there.
Diggins is rocked!
Diggins moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
Maximov misses with a straight right.
Maximov looking to score a takedown here. Diggins is defending well but Maximov drives through and ends up in Diggins's guard.
Oh Diggins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago Maximov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maximov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggins seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximov drops back looking for a leg! Diggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggins manages to kick Maximov off! Maximov jumps back into Diggins's guard.
Diggins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov tries to stand but Diggins is controlling from the bottom.
Maximov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins pulls Maximov in to control the position.
Maximov wants to get up but he can't break Diggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maximov trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Maximov wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
Maximov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diggins has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
More hug and hope from Diggins.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maximov, right into the meat.
Maximov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diggins.
Maximov leaves Diggins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fighters circling - Maximov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximov drops his shoulder and cracks Diggins with a huge uppercut! Diggins goes down! Can Maximov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
Maximov throwing strikes but missing.
Maximov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggins is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximov 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.
Diggins is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins trying to control the position.
Maximov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin Diggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximov wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov misses with a low kick.
Diggins avoids a kick to the body.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Diggins moves out of range easily.
Maximov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Diggins sprawling to the canvas. Maximov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Diggins hang on?
Maximov stalling.
Diggins is controlling Maximov's trapped leg to prevent Maximov from advancing to side control.
Drago Maximov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximov wants to get up but he can't break Diggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maximov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximov is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov is continuing to stall.
Diggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximov stays in close to Diggins's body and controls the position.
Diggins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximov is aware though and is defending well.
Diggins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
Our winner, Drago Maximov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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