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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gregor (ranked 6145 p4p, 94 weight class) and Toghrul Rasizade (ranked 7655 p4p, 125 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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162 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toghrul Rasizade!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasizade moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Rasizade slips a jab from Gregor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasizade has Gregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rasizade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gregor tumbling to the mat - Rasizade dives into Gregor's guard.
Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Gregor wants to stand but Rasizade is controlling the position.
Rasizade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregor is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasizade sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rasizade on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasizade digs a good body shot into Gregor's ribs.
Rasizade jabs Gregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rasizade throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rasizade closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Rasizade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rasizade's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Rasizade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Rasizade might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade is looking to pass Gregor's guard but actually Gregor recovers to full guard.
Gregor pulls Rasizade in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Rasizade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Rasizade lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasizade was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregor.
Rasizade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasizade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasizade is in Gregor's guard.
Rasizade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasizade is staying tight to Gregor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
More stalling from Rasizade.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasizade is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toghrul Rasizade 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.
Rasizade has Gregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasizade is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rasizade goes for a takedown attempt but Gregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasizade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasizade dives in and grabs Gregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gregor pushes down on Rasizade's head and hops out.
James Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toghrul Rasizade.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor tries to bum rush Rasizade with a series of wild strikes but Rasizade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasizade scores with a jab to the body.
Rasizade slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Rasizade. Rasizade maintains the clinch.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Rasizade wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasizade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rasizade tightens his grip and picks Gregor up, before dumping him to the ground. Gregor manages to land in guard.
Rasizade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasizade prevents Gregor from getting back to his feet.
Gregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Gregor trying to keep a closed guard but Rasizade is proving a slippery customer.
Rasizade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rasizade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasizade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasizade cracks Gregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Rasizade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasizade circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasizade gets a clinch.
Gregor blocks a body shot from Rasizade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasizade goes for a takedown attempt but Gregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rasizade slips under a jab from Gregor.
Gregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toghrul Rasizade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasizade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The adventures of Rasizade the control monster continue. Boring.
Rasizade preventing the sweep.
Rasizade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rasizade in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor prevents Rasizade from moving into mount.
Gregor being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor tries to escape but Rasizade is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rasizade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasizade.
It looked like Gregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rasizade swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregor manages to break the clinch.
Rasizade drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rasizade slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rasizade stands and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasizade taking a breather here.
Gregor pushes Rasizade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rasizade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rasizade has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gregor!
Rasizade controlling from mount.
Gregor is working to get back to half guard.
Rasizade tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gregor tries to lock up and control but Rasizade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasizade controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor really wants to buck Rasizade off and get back to his feet.
Rasizade controlling from mount.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toghrul Rasizade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rasizade 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toghrul Rasizade!
Toghrul Rasizade managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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