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TGC 42: Johnson vs White PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pearse Mullen (ranked 22531 p4p, 778 weight class) and Mason Walsh (ranked 8749 p4p, 720 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pearse Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh instigates a clinch.
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Walsh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walsh keeps control of Mullen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walsh working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mullen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walsh lands an elbow that stopped Mullen in his tracks for a moment.
Walsh has Mullen pushed against the cage.
Walsh lands an elbow that stopped Mullen in his tracks for a moment.
Walsh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullen up against the cage.
Walsh lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walsh uses from the top position.
Walsh won't allow Mullen to sweep him here.
Mullen is working an open guard so Walsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mullen misses with a takedown attempt - Walsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Mullen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mullen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pearse Mullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh gets tackled into the cage by Mullen. Mullen maintains the clinch.
Walsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Walsh.
Walsh lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walsh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mullen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walsh connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen jumps guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mullen tries to break free but Walsh pushes him back against the cage.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullen, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walsh.
Mullen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Mullen is trying to push Walsh away but Walsh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
Walsh connects with a knee to the head.
Walsh has Mullen pressed against the cage.
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walsh defends well and Mullen ends up having to push Walsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walsh rushes Mullen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Walsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mullen with a body shot.
Walsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walsh lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullen misses with the combination.
Walsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Walsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walsh tries to throw a body punch but Mullen avoids it by throwing Walsh back against the cage.
Mullen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walsh.
We've been informed that Walsh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knees to the body from Walsh.
Walsh scores with a knee to the head.
Walsh lands a knee to the body.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walsh with a knee to the head.
Walsh connects with a knee to the head.
Walsh slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Walsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Walsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Mullen won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Walsh's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Mullen takes an elbow to the temple.
Walsh lands an elbow just above Mullen 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh lands an elbow that stopped Mullen in his tracks for a moment.
Mullen pulls guard successfully.
Mullen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mullen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walsh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullen up against the cage.
Walsh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walsh looking to throw knees to the head but Mullen is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Mullen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullen's face.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.
Walsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Walsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Walsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Walsh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh slowing the pace effectively.
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen tries to keep at a distance but Walsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mullen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walsh prevents it.
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walsh has Mullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason Walsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Walsh closes the distance and clinches.
Mullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walshs head.
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Walsh needs to keep his hands up - Mullen had a free shot at his head there.
Walsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullen is defending well for now.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh lands an elbow just above Mullen 's eye.
Walsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen looking to slow down the pace here.
Walsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mullen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
Mullen shoots in and drives through. Walsh sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walsh slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Walsh.
Mullen jumps guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pearse Mullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mullen tries to pull guard but Walsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walsh leaning against his opponent.
Walsh breaks the clinch.
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Mullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walsh working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Mullen tries to circle away but Walsh has him pinned against the cage.
Walsh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Walsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Walsh forces Mullen back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Walsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Mullen is trying to push Walsh away but Walsh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Walsh.
Walsh lands a nice elbow.
Walsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walsh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mullen up against the cage.
Walsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mullen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walsh walks away with a smile on his face. Mullen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walsh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mullen counters with a left and a right that hurts Walsh! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Mullen jumps into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walsh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mullen working for a submission but Walsh is keeping him at bay.
Mullen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walsh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Walsh is trying to stand up.
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.
Mullen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mullen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Walsh is surviving well by controlling Mullen's body position as best he can.
Pearse Mullen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walsh is squirming around, avoiding Mullen's attempts to control the action.
Mullen raining down shots from the mount!
Walsh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mullen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mullen landing strikes from the mount and Walsh is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen working the ground and pound effectively.
Walsh is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mullen breaks from Walsh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mullen tries to control but Walsh wriggling away.
Walsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pearse Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Walsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mullen looking to ground and pound but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Mullen throwing strikes here but Walsh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mullen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mullen working for a guillotine from mount but Walsh is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pearse Mullen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Walsh!
Mason Walsh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bork Laser (ranked 5417 p4p, 532 weight class) and Jake Sekany (ranked 4672 p4p, 467 weight class). Laser comes to the cage accompanied by Enforcer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sekany's choice of entrance music: John Fogerty-Centerfield. Jake Sekany is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bork Laser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Sekany!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sekany misses.
Laser throws a wild body kick that Sekany sees coming a mile off.
Sekany throws a wild body kick that Laser sees coming a mile off.
Laser misses with the combination.
Sekany throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sekany moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laser takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sekany! Laser is out on his feet! Sekany rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Laser is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Laser is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Sekany!
A very excited looking Jake Sekany rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Yamato (ranked 2495 p4p, 321 weight class) and Shawn Griffin (ranked 5369 p4p, 574 weight class). Griffin has chosen Medicate - Flaw as his entrance music. Akihito Yamato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihito Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Yamato's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamato swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Yamato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Akihito Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamato sprawls well. Yamato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Yamato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
Griffin is nestled in close to Yamato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin is thwarting Yamato's attempts to control the position.
Yamato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamato defending well though.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Yamato dodges it nicely.
Yamato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Griffin throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamato defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yamato defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Yamato is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Griffin!
A very excited looking Shawn Griffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duff (ranked 6184 p4p, 537 weight class) and Jimmy McGill (ranked 7815 p4p, 585 weight class). Duff comes to the cage accompanied by Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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116 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McGill!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill darts in and clinches Duff up against the cage.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Duff lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duff misses with an uppercut.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGill is looking for the big counter here.
Duff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jimmy McGill has been cut.
Duff looks to throw the jab but McGill is out of range.
McGill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duff throws out the jab.
McGill clinches up with Duff and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff pushes McGill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but McGill slips the punch.
Duff misses with an uppercut. McGill saw that one coming.
McGill unleashes a big counter combination but Duff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duff misses with a looping right.
Duff throws an overhand right that lands on McGill's shoulder, as McGill tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Duff misses.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duff tries to keep at a distance but McGill has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff lands with a right to the head.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duff lands with a light punch inside.
Duff lands an uppercut.
McGill has Duff pressed against the cage, preventing Duff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duff throws the left hand but McGill avoids the punch easily.
McGill doesn't manage to clinch there - Duff circles away.
McGill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duff sprawls well initially but McGill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGill prevents Duff from standing back up.
Duff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGill on the ground.
McGill seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.
McGill stops Duff from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill working the head and body with strikes.
Duff is looking to escape.
McGill working Duff over with strikes.
McGill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duff defends it well.
Duff is trying to stand up here but McGill is controlling him well.
McGill seems to be looking for submissions.
McGill wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGill working the head and body with strikes.
McGill prevents Duff from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McGill seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from McGill.
McGill uses his free foot to push down on Duff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duff.
Duff trying desperately to get to his feet.
McGill connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGill wants to finish this one by submission but Duff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGill.
Duff is trying to stand up.
McGill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Duff really wants to buck McGill off and get back to his feet.
McGill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill has control of Duff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Duff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGill cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by McGill.
McGill raining down shots from the mount!
Duff wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McGill cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGill looking for a guillotine from mount but Duff is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McGill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McGill's cut.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGill somewhat.
Duff misses with an uppercut. McGill saw that one coming.
McGill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Duff.
Despite the aggression on McGill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGill is looking to clinch.
Duff misses the jab.
Duff missing with a left hand there. McGill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And McGill tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danny Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff missing with a left hand there. McGill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duff misses with a hook. McGill ducked under it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGill. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGill moves out of range of the strikes.
McGill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Duff as McGill shoots in.
Danny Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McGill.
McGill clinches with his opponent.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Duff uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGill keeps control of Duff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff looks to land a right hand but McGill moved out of range.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duff is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, Duff circles away and we're back to standing.
McGill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duff.
Duff is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McGill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Duff throws a hook but McGill blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duff blocks an uppercut.
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duff defends it nicely.
McGill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duff.
A big left from Duff misses.
Duff missing with a left hand there. McGill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duff misses the jab.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
McGill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duff, pushing him back against the cage.
McGill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duff lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGill doesn't manage to clinch there - Duff circles away.
McGill moves away from the strike by Duff.
Danny Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGill is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
McGill moves into the clinch successfully.
Duff blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duff blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
Duff manages to break the clinch.
McGill darts in and clinches Duff up against the cage.
Duff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by McGill.
McGill tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duff misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill closes the distance and clinches up with Duff, looking for a takedown. McGill pushes Duff against the cage but Duff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duff looks to land a left hand but McGill moved out of range nicely.
Duff throws the left hand but McGill avoids the punch easily.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGill moves into the clinch.
Duff breaks the clinch.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
McGill moves out of range as Duff strikes.
McGill tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
McGill closes the distance and clinches.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff blocking some punches.
Duff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Duff.
Duff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Duff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGills head.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Jimmy McGill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Duff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
Duff misses with an uppercut.
McGill moves into the clinch.
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duff misses with a straight right.
McGill takes the fight into the clinch.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Duff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGill lands with a right to the head.
Duff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGill moves into the clinch.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duff misses with an uppercut. McGill saw that one coming.
McGill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duff circles away.
Jimmy McGill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGill ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Duff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGill tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Duff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy McGill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGill closes the distance and pushes Duff back into the cage.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Duff.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duff breaks the clinch.
McGill moves out of range of the strikes.
Duff misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target.
McGill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGill somewhat.
McGill slips a jab from Duff.
Duff looks to land a right hand but McGill moved out of range.
McGill closes the distance and clinches.
Duff lands with a right to the head.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duff.
Duff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
Duff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McGill scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
McGill misses with some punches.
A short right from Duff on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill misses with the head strike.
Duff blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
Duff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGill gets a clinch.
McGill working aggressively here.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Duff lands with a short shot to the head.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duff lands with a left to the head.
Duff swings wildly with an uppercut but McGill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGill is rocked!
Duff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGill is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
McGill is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Duff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGill seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff gets tackled into the cage by McGill. McGill maintains the clinch.
Duff manages to break the clinch.
McGill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duff, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff blocks an uppercut.
Duff scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
Duff throws a jab but it's blocked by McGill.
Duff misses with a looping right.
McGill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duff throws out the jab.
McGill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duff throws the left hand but McGill avoids the punch easily.
McGill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
McGill rushes Duff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGill working aggressively here.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
Duff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGill clinches up with Duff and pushes him back against the cage.
Duff breaks from the clinch.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGill fails to land the takedown.
Duff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGill.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duff misses with a hook. McGill ducked under it nicely.
Duff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGill.
Duff misses with a hook. McGill ducked under it nicely.
Duff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGill is looking to clinch.
Duff misses with a hook.
McGill ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
McGill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff gets caught napping as McGill dives in and scores a takedown. Duff manages to retain guard.
McGill is in close to Duff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGill distracts Duff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duff wants to get back to his feet but McGill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill is working Duff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff has momentary wrist control but McGill slips an elbow through the middle.
McGill 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Duff uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McGill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGill moves away from the strike by Duff.
Duff misses with an uppercut.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Duff misses.
Duff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGill.
McGill fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGill clinches up with Duff and pushes him back against the cage.
Duff breaks the clinch.
McGill blocks a jab.
McGill rushes Duff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duff.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Duff!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 2351 p4p, 117 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 2617 p4p, 131 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Squeel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dong looks to throw a body kick
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong looks for the body kick but Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Dong breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Agnarsson's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Dong.
Dong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dong throws a shot to the body.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong lands a front kick.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Dong throws a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Dong.
Dong looks for the body kick but Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Dong moves away from the strike by Agnarsson.
Dong misses with a hook
and Agnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong misses the body punch
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson lands the left hand.
Dong with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Agnarsson cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Dong slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Dong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dong feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Agnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Dong manages to avoid it.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Agnarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dong digs a good hook to Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Grimur Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Dong moves forwards but Agnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws a leg kick but Agnarsson moved away.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Agnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Agnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Dong responds with a good body kick, but Agnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Agnarsson scores with a hook.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Agnarsson, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong scores with a push kick.
Dong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Dong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Dong breaks away and moves out of range.
Agnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Agnarsson avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong counters with a body kick.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Dong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Dong connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
Dong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson checks a low kick from Dong.
Dong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Dong is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Dong tenderised Agnarsson's leg. Agnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong misses with the body kick
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Agnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Agnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Agnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Dong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Agnarsson's side.
Dong slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong throws a front kick that sends Agnarsson stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Agnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Agnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Hung Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Darski (ranked 3153 p4p, 274 weight class) and Officer Zed (ranked 1245 p4p, 127 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Darski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Darski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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151 lbs
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22
149 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Darski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Officer Zed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zed looks to land a right hand but Darski moved out of range.
Zed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zed has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Darski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darski tried to counter with a leg kick but Zed avoided it.
Zed cracks Darski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darski misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Zed misses.
Darski looks to land a combination but Zed avoids it well.
Zed lands a nice looking body kick.
Darski moves out of range of the strikes.
Zed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darski.
Zed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zed connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Darski as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darski defending well as Zed loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zed.
Zed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darski.
Zed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zed throws a leg kick which misses Darski's front leg but catches the back leg as Darski tries to avoid it.
Darski slips under a jab from Zed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darski's corner calls for a 1-2. Darski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zed tries to land a front kick but Darski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zed throws a shot from downtown. Darski moves away and avoids it.
Darski throws a head kick that Zed semi-blocks.
Darski lands a leg kick that knocks Zed off balance momentarily.
Darski tries a head kick but it misses.
Darski jabs Zed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darski throws a leg kick which misses Zed's front leg but catches the back leg as Zed tries to avoid it.
Darski blocks a low kick nicely.
Darski tried to counter with a leg kick but Zed avoided it.
Zed tests Darski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zed is looking to slow Darski down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Zed finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zed misses with an uppercut. Darski saw that one coming.
Darski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zed replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Darski blocks it well.
Darski throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Zed misses.
Zed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Zed misses.
Zed moves in looking to clinch but Darski pushes him off.
Zed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zed misses with a straight right.
Darski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zed swings widly with a right hand
and Darski counters with a head kick. That will keep Zed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Darski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zed.
Darski throws a head kick that half lands.
Darski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zed throws a jab when Darski was well out of range.
Zed throws a lazy right hand but Darski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darski throws a leg kick which misses Zed's front leg but catches the back leg as Zed tries to avoid it.
Darski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zed is rocked!
Zed avoids the head kick by Darski.
Zed throws a hook but Darski avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zed is still on wobbly legs! Can Darski finish him?
Zed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zed avoids the head kick by Darski.
It seemed like Zed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zed looks to throw the jab but Darski is out of range.
Darski checks a leg kick.
Darski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Zed misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Zed.
The fighters circle, before Darski throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zed's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Darski lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chuck Darski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chuck Darski waved his t-shirt featuring Dauntless's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 863 p4p, 95 weight class) and Bob Knocksville (ranked 2735 p4p, 292 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Rock. Knocksville has chosen One by One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Knocksville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knocksville has his takedown stuffed
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knocksville thinking.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Lang throws a right and a left that Knocksville avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knocksville.
Knocksville will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Knocksville.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knocksville takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Bob Knocksville has been cut.
Knocksville shoots in but no luck this time.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Knocksville looks winded!
Knocksville closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lang to the mat! Lang manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocksville won't allow Lang to get back to his feet.
Lang controlling Knocksville's posture.
Lang continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocksville postures up.
Lang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knocksville has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knocksville is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knocksville changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Knocksville tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knocksville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knocksville off to one side.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knocksville avoids the body shot from Lang.
Knocksville moves into the clinch successfully.
Knocksville gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knocksville throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Knocksville stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
Lang's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Knocksville is pressing down on Lang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lang is holding on for now.
Knocksville missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knocksville is looking to advance position but Lang won't allow it.
Knocksville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.
Lang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lang looks to land a combination. Knocksville sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lang motions for Knocksville to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang swings for the body but Knocksville moves out of range.
Knocksville checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knocksville gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lang.
Knocksville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Lang has knocked Knocksville down with a huge combo! Lang steps away and waves a wobbly Knocksville back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knocksville is rocked!
That has opened up Bob Knocksville's cut even more.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Knocksville is just out of range.
Knocksville is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knocksville on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knocksville seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Knocksville takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Knocksville is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knocksville lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang is trying to stand.
Lang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knocksville keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knocksville can't get the takedown.
Knocksville gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lang kicks off Knocksville and gets to his feet.
Lang scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lang.
The cut above Bob Knocksville's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knocksville looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Knocksville drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
Lang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Knocksville off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lang jabs Knocksville to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang throws a series of punches but Knocksville avoids them all with ease.
Lang is looking to wear down Knocksville with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
Lang cracks Knocksville with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lang cracks Knocksville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knocksville moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knocksville is defended easily by Lang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
Knocksville lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knocksville circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Knocksville's cut.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knocksville avoids the body shot from Lang.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knocksville shoots in for a double leg but Lang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lang digs a good hook to Knocksville's body.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knocksville can do to turn this around?
Knocksville shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Knocksville keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang jabs Knocksville to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang lands a jab to Knocksville's midsection.
Lang sends Knocksville crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lang is motioning to the referee to let Knocksville up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Knocksville out cold! Knocksville corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Lang!
James Lang very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 913 p4p, 127 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 826 p4p, 115 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Pixies - Where is my Mind. The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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19
173 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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22
172 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
The Human sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden closes the distance and pushes The Human back into the cage.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human lands with a right hand.
The Human walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Human fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by The Human.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
The Human drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Human connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Durden moves forwards but The Human connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Human scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Human tries to keep at a distance but Durden has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Human counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Human.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from The Human.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
The Human scores with a jab.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
The Human misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for The Human.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human slips under a jab from Durden.
The Human tries to clinch
and Durden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Human tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
The Human connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
The Human closes the distance and pushes Durden back into the cage.
The Human's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
The Human tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Durden prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Human digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Durden throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Human lands the left hand.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human 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.
The Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
The Human lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Human, pushing him back against the cage.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Human tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
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!
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
The Human misses with some punches.
Durden blocking some punches.
The Human tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Durden stalling the fight.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
The Human has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durden seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Human can turn it around.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human effectively controlling the action here.
The Human trying to control the position but instead, Durden has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Human into the cage.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
The Human is looking to control Durden's arms but Durden gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Human has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human misses with the head strike.
Durden taking a breather.
The Human taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from The Human as the two fighters clinch.
The Human working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden has The Human pushed against the cage.
The Human drags the fight down to the ground.
The Human working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily.
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Human has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between The Human's legs - danger averted.
The Human looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
Durden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Human on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human has his foot on Durden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durden works his way back into a safe position though.
The Human pulls Durden in to control the position.
Durden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durden stands up and waves to The Human to follow him.
Durden moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Human clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Human swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A big left from Durden misses.
Decent striking displayed by The Human there.
Durden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Human lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
The Human takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Human lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by The Human - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Human throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
The Human on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Human.
A hook to the body from The Human.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
The Human works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden cracks The Human with a nice body shot.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tries to pull guard but Durden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden missing with knees to the body.
The Human is trying to pull guard but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Durden blocking some punches.
The Human lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human jumps guard but Durden stands there with The Human around his waist. The Human gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn The Human.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durden trying to land knees to the body.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human trying to control the position but instead, Durden has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Human into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Human is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Human up against the cage.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Durden blocks a body shot from The Human.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
Finn The Human spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dulles Bush (ranked 796 p4p, 84 weight class) and Mario Pereira (ranked 1152 p4p, 120 weight class). Bush's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Secret Agent Man. Pereira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dulles Bush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Bush ducks right into an uppercut from Pereira.
It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
Bush throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pereira misses.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira slips a jab from Bush.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Bush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Dulles Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Bush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dulles Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Bush connects with a nice looking jab.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pereira on the side of the head.
Bush swings widly with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a single leg into guard. Bush didn't expect that.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bush manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush breaks the clinch.
Bush cracks Pereira with a good jab.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush misses with a straight right.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Pereira throws a counter combo.
Bush swings widly with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Pereira tries for a kimura but Bush is defending well.
Pereira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pereira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bush turns into him and now he's in Pereira's guard.
Pereira trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira pulls Bush in close to his closed guard and prevents Bush from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
Bush wants to stand but Pereira is controlling the position.
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.
Pereira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pereira prevents Bush from getting back to his feet.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Bush has wrist control.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
Pereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira is working Bush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pereira advances to half guard.
Pereira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bush tries to get out of the position.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dulles Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dulles Bush's cut.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Bush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Bush misses.
Pereira throws a counter combo.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
Bush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Bush looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Bush misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bush finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Bush throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush lands the left hand.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Bush lands the left hand.
Pereira is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bush misses its intended target.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
Bush leaves Pereira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Bush.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bush looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Bush throws a monster overhand right that drops Pereira! Bush follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush retains his featherweight title!
Dulles Bush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 213 p4p, 31 weight class) and Walter Hartwell White (ranked 1115 p4p, 152 weight class). Hartwell White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TV On The Radio - DLZ. Anthony Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Hartwell White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Hartwell White counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Hartwell White has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hartwell White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to bum rush Hartwell White with a series of wild strikes but Hartwell White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartwell White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hartwell White lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White with a nice cross.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Hartwell White throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hartwell White counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Hartwell White lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartwell White sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Johnson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Johnson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Hartwell White!
Walter Hartwell White is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Walter Hartwell White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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