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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rolls (ranked 21250 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Dolaev (ranked 6027 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 lbs
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178 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Rolls !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasul Dolaev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolls or perhaps it was just good defense by Dolaev, which made it look bad.
Dolaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dolaev looks winded!
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
And Dolaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rolls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dolaev dives in and grabs Rolls 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rolls pushes down on Dolaev's head and hops out.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolls dives in and grabs Dolaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes down on Rolls 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolaev sprawls well. Dolaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .
Dolaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rolls is fending him off so far but Dolaev persists. Nope, Rolls circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .
Despite the aggression on Dolaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Dolaev.
Dolaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolaev darts in looking for a takedown but Rolls gets double underhooks and turns Dolaev into the cage.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls stuffs the takedown.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev shows good takedown defense.
Dolaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Dolaev. No joy for Rolls on that attempt.
Dolaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dolaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rolls sprawls well. He's pushed Dolaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dolaev as Rolls shoots in.
Dolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rolls as he avoids it easily.
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Dolaev gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
Rolls tries for a takedown but Dolaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolls shoots in but Dolaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dolaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev tries for a takedown but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolls dives in and grabs Dolaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes down on Rolls 's head and hops out.
Dolaev clinches with his opponent.
Rolls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolls dives in for a single leg takedown but Dolaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dolaev leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolaev clinches up with Rolls and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolls manages to break the clinch.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolaev feints the counter takedown.
Dolaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rolls is looking to counter punch.
Daniel Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Rolls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Rolls was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolaev sprawls well. Dolaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolls circles away.
Rolls swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev shows good takedown defense.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev shows good takedown defense.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dolaev feints and as Rolls raises his hands in defense, Dolaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rolls has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dolaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rolls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolaev leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolls shoots and misses
and Rolls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dolaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Dolaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolaev sprawls well. He's pushed Rolls 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolaev swivels and escapes.
Rolls shoots in but Dolaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Dolaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rolls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Rolls leaves Dolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Rolls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dolaev darts in and clinches Rolls up against the cage.
Rolls breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rolls shoots and misses
and Dolaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Dolaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rasul Dolaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolaev wants to clinch up but Rolls keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Dolaev.
Dolaev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Dolaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Dolaev. No joy for Rolls on that attempt.
It seemed like Dolaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dolaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolls somewhat.
Dolaev moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Dolaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Dolaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rolls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dolaev rushes Rolls and presses him up against the cage.
Dolaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dolaev sprawls well. Dolaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolaev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolls .
Dolaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rolls swivels and escapes.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev shows good takedown defense.
Dolaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolaev tries to avoid it but Rolls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolaev to the ground. Dolaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolls doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dolaev counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rolls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Dolaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolaev leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolaev rushes Rolls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dolaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rolls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rolls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Dolaev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rolls is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Dolaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rolls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolaev pinned against the cage. Dolaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolls shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolaev sprawls well. He's pushed Rolls 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Dolaev breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls tries for a takedown but Dolaev circles away easily
letting Dolaev counter with a right hand.
Dolaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rolls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolls somewhat.
Dolaev with the counter takedown but Rolls avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rolls bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rolls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dolaev defends it nicely.
Rolls goes for a double leg but Dolaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dolaev continues to drive forward.
Rolls closes the distance and clinches up with Dolaev, looking for a takedown. Rolls pushes Dolaev against the cage but Dolaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rolls fails with the takedown
and Dolaev counters by clinching up.
Dolaev presses Rolls against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rolls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .
Rolls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dolaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolaev as he avoids it easily.
Dolaev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rolls .
Dolaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dolaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolls shoots and misses
and Dolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dolaev.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolaev tries to sprawl out of it but Rolls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolaev tries to land a front kick but Rolls steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolaev is fending him off so far but Rolls persists. Nope, Dolaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolaev throws a head kick that misses.
Dolaev tries to clinch up.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dolaev rushes Rolls and presses him up against the cage.
Dolaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dolaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolls is looking for a counter combo.
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolaev's waist but Dolaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Rolls sets himself, and Dolaev steps forward looking for the clinch! Rolls avoids it this time.
Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Dolaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolaev closes the distance and clinches up with Rolls , looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes Rolls against the cage but Rolls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolaev but Dolaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dolaev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolls blocks it well.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolaev but Dolaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dolaev leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dolaev gets a clinch.
Dolaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls .
Dolaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daniel Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasul Dolaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolls closes the distance and clinches up with Dolaev, looking for a takedown. Rolls pushes Dolaev against the cage but Dolaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasul Dolaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dolaev 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasul Dolaev!
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