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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nino Gaggi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Such a Tragedy as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Gaggi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaggi keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Gaggi in a clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaggi misses with a few strikes there.
Washington tries to clinch but Gaggi is having none of it.
Gaggi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington tries to clinch there but Gaggi circles away.
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington lands an elbow just above Gaggi 's eye.
It looks like Nino Gaggi has been cut.
Gaggi can't get the takedown.
Gaggi takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaggi won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaggi drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Gaggi off! Gaggi jumps back into Washington's guard.
Washington throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gaggi wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gaggi trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Washington throws a couple of heel strikes.
Gaggi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gaggi tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Gaggi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Gaggi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Gaggi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Gaggi pushes him off.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Gaggi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Washington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gaggi to the mat. Gaggi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gaggi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaggi is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Gaggi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaggi's head.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Gaggi. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Gaggi works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Gaggi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaggi swivels and escapes.
Gaggi tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Gaggi to the mat.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Washington prevents Gaggi from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington raining down shots from the mount!
Gaggi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gaggi looking for submissions off his back.
Gaggi trying to control but Washington postures up.
Gaggi is trying to stand.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaggi looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington working over Gaggi with some ground and pound. Gaggi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gaggi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaggi doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington tries to clinch there but Gaggi circles away.
Washington misses with a combination
and Gaggi counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington pushes Gaggi up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington tries to clinch up but Gaggi circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaggi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington instigates a clinch.
Gaggi wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nino Gaggi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washington forces Gaggi back against the cage and clinches.
Washington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Washington pulls guard.
Gaggi postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Gaggi drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Gaggi off! Gaggi jumps back into Washington's guard.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Gaggi defends easily.
Washington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggi wants to stand but Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaggi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaggi drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Gaggi off! Gaggi jumps back into Washington's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaggi's waist but Gaggi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Washington moves into range and clinches up with Gaggi.
Gaggi goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Washington has managed to clinch.
Washington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaggi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Washington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Gaggi ducks down to avoid it.
Gaggi tries to clinch up.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Gaggi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington pushes Gaggi up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington has picked Gaggi up - he's going for a ride! Washington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggi is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well.
Washington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gaggi tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gaggi trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gaggi tries to clinch up.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaggi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gaggi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gaggi. What's that going to do exactly?
Gaggi looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
The referee warns Washington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Washington is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gaggi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gaggi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washington is looking to improve his position but Gaggi isn't that keen on the idea.
Washington trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Washington throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gaggi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Gaggi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington instigates a clinch.
Gaggi is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaggi is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Gaggi into the cage.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Gaggi wants to stand but Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Washington wants to stand but Gaggi is controlling the position.
Gaggi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Washington trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nino Gaggi's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Gaggi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tony Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Gaggi fails with the takedown.
Gaggi tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Washington.
Gaggi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaggi fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington throws a jab when Gaggi was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gaggi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gaggi wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggi looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Washington.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Washington throwing shots but Gaggi is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gaggi tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Gaggi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington shoots for a takedown but Gaggi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaggi wants to slow Washington down by chopping away at his legs.
Washington rushes Gaggi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaggi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaggi works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Gaggi fails to land the takedown.
Gaggi looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaggi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaggi staying out of range there.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaggi as he jumps to the side.
Gaggi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Washington throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Washington wants to sweep here but Gaggi controlling him for the moment.
Gaggi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaggi!
Washington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gaggi's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggi bucks Washington off and manages to get back to his feet!
Washington forces Gaggi back against the cage and clinches.
Gaggi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Washington lands an elbow inside that Gaggi shrugs off.
Washington lands an elbow just above Gaggi 's eye.
Gaggi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington has Gaggi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Washington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaggi tumbling to the mat - Washington dives into Gaggi's guard.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaggi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaggi looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaggi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaggi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaggi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaggi has his feet on Washington's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Washington pushes Gaggi up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Gaggi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaggi's waist but Gaggi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Gaggi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaggi shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Nino Gaggi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Gaggi misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Washington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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