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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Aragon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Landen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aragon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Landen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aragon wants to slow Landen down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Landen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aragon blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landen. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landen doesn't manage to clinch there - Aragon circles away.
Landen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Landen walks into a straight right hand from Aragon.
Aragon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Aragon misses with a wild body shot.
Landen scores with a shot to the body.
Landen connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Landen.
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 misses with a hook
and Landen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aragon misses the target.
Landen cracks Aragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aragon slips under a jab.
Aragon swings for the body but Landen moves out of range.
Landen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Aragon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Landen.
Landen has managed to clinch.
Aragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Landen has Aragon pressed against the cage, preventing Aragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Landen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aragon up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Landen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Landen.
Landen tries to throw a body punch but Aragon avoids it by throwing Landen back against the cage.
Aragon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragon.
A nice left hand lands by Landen.
Landen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Landen scores with a shot to the side of Aragon's head.
Landen misses with a body punch.
Landen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aragon misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aragon lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon manages to break the clinch.
Aragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Landen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aragon is fending him off so far but Landen persists. Nope, Aragon circles away and we're back to standing.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landen manages to avoid it.
Landen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landen.
Landen misses with a body kick.
Landen moves out of range of the leg kick from Aragon.
Landen moves out of range of the body kick from Aragon.
Landen misses with a body kick.
Aragon lands with a straight right. Landen didn't see that one coming.
Landen throws a body shot but no joy.
Landen misses with an uppercut. Aragon saw that one coming.
Aragon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Landen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Landen throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon looks to land a body kick but Landen moved away.
Aragon tries to land a leg kick but Landen saw it coming and moves away.
Aragon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aragon.
Aragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aragon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aragon lands a jab.
Landen misses with a low kick.
Landen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away.
Landen dodges the punch combination from Aragon.
Landen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Landen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aragon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aragon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon tries to keep at a distance but Landen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landen misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Aragon.
Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aragon rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Aragon. No joy for Landen on that attempt.
A low kick from Aragon is predictable there
and Landen counters with a nice uppercut.
Aragon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Landen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Aragon misses the target.
Good leg kick by Aragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Landen.
Landen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aragon looks to throw the jab but Landen is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aragon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Landen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Landen checks it well.
Aragon tries to land a front kick but Landen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landen.
An attempted straight right counter from Aragon misses the target.
A big left from Landen misses.
Landen blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Landen.
Aragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landen in his tracks.
Landen misses with a hook.
Aragon misses with a looping left.
Paul Landen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good leg kick by Landen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Landen misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aragon.
Aragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landen.
Landen feints a counter leg kick.
Landen misses with a wild body shot.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Landen avoids the head kick by Aragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Landen counters with an inside leg kick.
Landen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aragon can pounce on him.
Landen avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Landen misses with a body kick.
Aragon throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Landen tenderised Aragon's leg. Aragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Landen thuds his shin into the meat of Aragon's side.
Landen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aragon is fending him off so far but Landen persists. Nope, Aragon circles away and we're back to standing.
Landen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Landen clinches up with Aragon and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Aragon.
A short right from Landen.
Aragon is trying to break the clinch but Landen has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen has picked Aragon up - he's going for a ride! Landen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aragon tries to kick Landen off in order to stand up. Landen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Landen works to advance to full mount. Aragon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Landen won't let Aragon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Aragon is squirming around, avoiding Landen's attempts to control the action.
Landen controlling from the full mount.
Landen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aragon is on top in guard.
Landen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aragon slips nicely into half guard.
Landen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Landen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landen has his foot on Aragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Aragon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Landen, up you get!
Aragon throws a chopping leg kick but Landen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Landen thumps Aragon with a low kick.
Landen lands a front kick.
Landen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aragon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aragon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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 lands a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Aragon. Beautiful body shot.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Landen counters with a body kick.
Aragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Aragon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landen has time to react.
Aragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landen.
Landen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aragon throws a body punch but Landen moves out of range.
Aragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Landen circles away quickly and effectively.
Landen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aragon takes one to the side of the head.
Aragon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Landen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aragon swings for the body but Landen moves out of range.
Aragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aragon as he jumps to the side.
Landen avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Landen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aragon throws a nice looking combination but Landen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landen closes the distance and pushes Aragon back into the cage.
Landen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon looking to stall.
Landen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aragon after a bit of a struggle.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Landen.
Aragon misses with a body punch.
Aragon is looking to break free of the clinch but Landen has double underhooks.
Landen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aragon's elbow.
Aragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Landen digs a right hand underneath Aragon's ribcage. Aragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landen.
Aragon lands a left hand.
Aragon misses with some punches.
Landen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aragon's elbow.
Aragon lands a body punch.
Aragon lands with a left to the head.
Landen throws a head punch that misses.
Landen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Landen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Landen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aragon missing with knees to the body.
Landen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Landen on the inside.
Landen looking to stall.
Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Landen moves into range and clinches up with Aragon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon manages to break the clinch.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Landen flicks out a counter leg kick but Aragon steps away.
Aragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landen misses with a wild body shot.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landen.
Aragon misses with the combination.
Aragon tries to work over Landen's front leg with a kick but Landen checks it.
A little jabbing left from Landen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Landen throws a series of punches but Aragon moves out of range.
Aragon is looking to counter punch.
Aragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Landen with that takedown attempt.
Aragon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aragon wants it to stay on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Landen. Aragon shrugs it off though.
Aragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Landen is out of range.
Landen thinks about the counter body kick.
Landen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Landen's hands.
Aragon tries to keep at a distance but Landen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Landen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aragon backwards.
Aragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Aragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aragon takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon scores with a shot to the side of Landen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon is trying to break free.
Aragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aragon breaks the clinch.
Landen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landen cracks the inside of Aragon's front leg.
Aragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Landen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aragon.
Aragon stuffs the takedown.
Aragon misses with a hook.
Aragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Landen lands a body shot.
Aragon looks to throw the jab but Landen is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landen avoids the head kick by Aragon.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Aragon.
I think Aragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I have taken your belt... and your soul!'.
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energy
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hype
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