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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 2278 p4p, 44 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 3099 p4p, 75 weight class). Oleg Liguy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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185 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liguy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Liguy misses its intended target.
Dalton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liguy stuffs the takedown.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Liguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liguy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Liguy.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Liguy being controlled here, momentarily.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Liguy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy misses with a head shot.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Liguy from advancing to side control.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liguy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liguy's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liguy trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Liguy showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liguy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Liguy's body.
Dalton has the hooks in. Liguy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Liguy is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liguy is defended easily by Dalton.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liguy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liguy defends it nicely.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liguy but Liguy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Liguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liguy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown but Liguy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Liguy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Liguy into the cage.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liguy.
Nice takedown defense from Liguy. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
Dalton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liguy was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton pushing down on Liguy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liguy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton is taking a breather. Liguy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liguy for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Liguy is defending the position.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton shoots in and bounces Liguy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt - Liguy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liguy.
Liguy gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Liguy manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Liguy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalton but Dalton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?
Dalton gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dalton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Liguy wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Liguy moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stands and throws Liguy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Liguy's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacer Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Dalton tries for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Liguy is being controlled here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalton shoots in but Liguy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy has managed to clinch.
Oleg Liguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liguy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dalton is working for takedown but Liguy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Liguy manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Liguy regains guard.
Dalton 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.
Liguy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton 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.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liguy is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liguy but Liguy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Liguy tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacer Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacer Dalton!
A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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