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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Uzdenov (ranked 3482 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Digler (ranked 5122 p4p, 0 weight class). Rustam Uzdenov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Uzdenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Digler!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Digler as Uzdenov shoots in.
Uzdenov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Uzdenov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Uzdenov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Digler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uzdenov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Digler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uzdenov.
Uzdenov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Digler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uzdenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Digler is looking for a sweep.
Digler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uzdenov.
The ground and pound from Uzdenov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Uzdenov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Uzdenov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Digler down.
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!
Digler is trying to buck Uzdenov off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzdenov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Digler works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Uzdenov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Digler is looking for a sweep. Uzdenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uzdenov throwing shots but Digler is blocking nicely.
Digler wants to get back to full guard.
Digler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzdenov.
Digler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uzdenov.
Digler trying to hold on to Uzdenov's head to control him but Uzdenov postures up.
Uzdenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzdenov is breathing heavily.
Uzdenov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Digler's head.
Digler wants to control but Uzdenov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uzdenov.
Uzdenov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Digler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Digler pulls Uzdenov in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Digler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Digler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Digler is controlling Uzdenov's posture.
Uzdenov with a nice head shot there.
Digler pulls Uzdenov in close to his closed guard and prevents Uzdenov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uzdenov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digler wants to sweep but no luck.
Digler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Digler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzdenov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Digler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzdenov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzdenov stopping the sweep attempt from Digler.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Digler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Digler throwing short punches from the bottom.
Uzdenov throwing strikes but missing.
Digler wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Digler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Digler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Digler lands a nice looking body shot.
Dave Digler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzdenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Digler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Uzdenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uzdenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Digler but Digler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Uzdenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Digler looks to land a combination but Uzdenov avoids it well.
Digler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uzdenov missing with punches from the bottom.
Uzdenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Digler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Digler forces Uzdenov back against the cage and clinches.
Digler stops a takedown attempt from Uzdenov.
Digler digs a right hand underneath Uzdenov's ribcage. Uzdenov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Digler struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzdenov controls his hands.
Uzdenov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Digler has had enough of the clinch but Uzdenov keeps him there for the moment.
Uzdenov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Digler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Uzdenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Digler tries to circle away but Uzdenov has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Digler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Digler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Uzdenov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Digler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uzdenov tries to keep at a distance but Digler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digler stops a takedown attempt from Uzdenov.
Digler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Digler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uzdenov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Digler is looking for the choke from the back position but Uzdenov is controlling his hands well.
Digler tries to keep control of the position but Uzdenov is staying busy.
Digler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Uzdenov's body.
Digler is trying to stick to Uzdenov's back but Uzdenov is turning into Digler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Digler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Uzdenov.
Rustam Uzdenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uzdenov throwing strikes from guard but Digler blocks nicely.
Digler trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Uzdenov throwing strikes from guard but Digler blocks nicely.
Uzdenov throwing strikes from guard but Digler blocks nicely.
Uzdenov with a nice head shot there.
Uzdenov postures up in Digler's guard and throws a big left but Digler blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzdenov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzdenov throwing strikes but missing.
Digler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uzdenov.
Digler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Digler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Digler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzdenov's guard.
Digler scoring with some ground and pound.
Digler connects with a couple of short punches.
Uzdenov trying to strike off his back.
Digler distracts Uzdenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uzdenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Digler defends it easily.
Uzdenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Digler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Digler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzdenov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Digler is in close to Uzdenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Digler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Digler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Digler wants to control from the top but Uzdenov keeps moving.
Digler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Digler wants to control from the top but Uzdenov keeps moving.
Digler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Digler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Digler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Digler cracks Uzdenov with a solid left hand.
Digler stays in close to Uzdenov's body and controls the position.
Uzdenov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Digler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Uzdenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Digler shoots in looking for a takedown. Uzdenov tries to sprawl out of it but Digler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uzdenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzdenov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uzdenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uzdenov walks into a stiff left hand from Digler.
Digler goes for a double leg but Uzdenov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uzdenov continues to drive forward.
Digler punishes Uzdenov's body with a nice straight punch.
Digler misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzdenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dave Digler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzdenov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Digler.
Rustam Uzdenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Digler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Uzdenov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Uzdenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Digler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uzdenov doesn't seem bothered though.
Digler has Uzdenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Digler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Uzdenov is trying to keep an underhook but Digler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Digler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uzdenov manages to get to full guard.
Digler postures up and lands a big shot to Uzdenov's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Digler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uzdenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Digler defends it easily.
Digler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Digler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Digler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Digler scoring with some ground and pound.
Digler chips away with some ground and pound.
Digler cracks Uzdenov with a solid left hand.
Uzdenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Digler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzdenov working for a triangle but Digler defends it easily.
Uzdenov tries to strike from the bottom.
Uzdenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Digler works over Uzdenov with some ground and pound from guard.
Uzdenov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Digler is aware though and is defending well.
Digler landing with the ground and pound.
Uzdenov keeping moving, preventing Digler from controlling successfully.
Digler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Digler scoring with some ground and pound.
Dave Digler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uzdenov is rocked!
That's four 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.
Digler lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Uzdenov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Digler chips away with some ground and pound.
Digler postures up and lands a big shot to Uzdenov's brow.
Digler pushing down on Uzdenov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Digler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Digler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uzdenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Digler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Digler lands a nice short elbow.
Digler is nestled in close to Uzdenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Digler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Digler lands a big elbow - Uzdenov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Digler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Digler!
In his post fight interview, Dave Digler gave a big smile as he said 'What's cookin'? What's poppin'?'.
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hype
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