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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Estrada (ranked 6761 p4p, 509 weight class) and Immamali Osman Durnagoz (ranked 3795 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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157 lbs
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180 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Immamali Osman Durnagoz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnagoz moves to clinch but Estrada breaks away
and Estrada counters with a left and a right that stings Durnagoz.
Durnagoz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estrada avoids it really well and circles away.
Estrada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Estrada throws a body shot but no joy.
Durnagoz misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Estrada controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada pulls guard.
Durnagoz won't allow Estrada to sweep him here.
Durnagoz landing some decent shots from guard.
Estrada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Estrada tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnagoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estrada pulls Durnagoz in close to prevent any damage.
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durnagoz on the ground.
Durnagoz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durnagoz won't allow Estrada to sweep him here.
Durnagoz trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durnagoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Estrada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Estrada.
Estrada just leaning against Durnagoz, taking a breather.
Estrada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estrada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durnagoz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Estrada prevents Durnagoz from breaking the clinch.
Estrada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Estrada 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durnagoz has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Durnagoz wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Estrada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Durnagoz defends easily.
Durnagoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Estrada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Estrada continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estrada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durnagoz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnagoz manages to avoid it.
Estrada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durnagoz is fending him off so far but Estrada persists. Nope, Durnagoz circles away and we're back to standing.
Durnagoz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Durnagoz wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Estrada dominated 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.
Estrada blocks a head kick by Durnagoz.
Nice sprawl there from Durnagoz as Estrada shoots in.
Estrada looks to score with a jab to the body but Durnagoz is just out of range.
Estrada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durnagoz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada tries to land knees in the clinch but Durnagoz avoids the damage to the body.
Estrada lands a nice uppercut.
Durnagoz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
Estrada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durnagoz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnagoz darts in looking for a takedown but Estrada gets double underhooks and turns Durnagoz into the cage.
Durnagoz throws a head kick that misses.
Estrada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durnagoz struggling a bit here.
Durnagoz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Estrada prevents Durnagoz from improving his position.
Durnagoz actively working from the bottom here.
Estrada gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz misses with a takedown
and Estrada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Immamali Osman Durnagoz has been cut.
Durnagoz tries to clinch up.
Durnagoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estrada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Durnagoz shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durnagoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durnagoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Estrada counters with a three punch combo that has Durnagoz backing up. Durnagoz nods at Estrada to acknowledge the strikes.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durnagoz can do to turn this around?
Durnagoz is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz misses with a leg kick.
Estrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Durnagoz.
Estrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Estrada takes the fight into the clinch.
Estrada decides to pull guard.
Estrada is pulling down on Durnagoz's head. It's preventing any offense from Durnagoz, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada wants to hit a switch here but Durnagoz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Estrada there!
Durnagoz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Estrada is desperately trying to improve his position but Durnagoz has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada tries to lock up and control but Durnagoz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estrada is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Estrada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Immamali Osman Durnagoz's cut.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durnagoz sprawls well. Durnagoz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estrada gets slowly back to his feet.
Durnagoz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Estrada.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estrada as he jumps to the side.
Estrada is looking to wear down Durnagoz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durnagoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estrada is fending him off so far but Durnagoz persists. Nope, Estrada circles away and we're back to standing.
Estrada throws a hook to the side of Durnagoz's head but Durnagoz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durnagoz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durnagoz dives in for a single leg takedown but Estrada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abel Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immamali Osman Durnagoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Estrada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durnagoz somewhat.
Durnagoz tries to clinch but Estrada is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada has his takedown stuffed
and Durnagoz counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at Durnagoz to acknowledge the strikes.
Estrada leaves Durnagoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abel Estrada is winning the standup battle so far.
Durnagoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Estrada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Estrada scores with a three punch combo!
Durnagoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Estrada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Estrada shoots in and drives through. Durnagoz sprawls well.
Estrada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durnagoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Estrada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durnagoz as he jumps to the side.
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!
Estrada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Durnagoz throws Estrada to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durnagoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durnagoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estrada circles away.
Durnagoz tries for a takedown but Estrada circles away easily
and Durnagoz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Estrada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Estrada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Estrada or perhaps it was just good defense by Durnagoz, which made it look bad.
Durnagoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estrada defends it nicely.
As Durnagoz looks to move away, Estrada throws a big counter combo but Durnagoz just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durnagoz.
A head kick misses from Durnagoz.
Durnagoz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Estrada.
Durnagoz moves out of range as Estrada throws a body kick.
Estrada rushes Durnagoz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Durnagoz wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durnagoz is trying to stall.
Immamali Osman Durnagoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abel Estrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Estrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Estrada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Estrada!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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