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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 5975 p4p, 4723 weight class) and Banuve Vakaloloma (ranked 604 p4p, 547 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banuve Vakaloloma!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vakaloloma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Druff throws the left hand but Vakaloloma avoids the punch easily.
Vakaloloma closes the distance and clinches.
Vakaloloma has Druff pressed against the ropes.
Vakaloloma ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vakaloloma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vakaloloma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Druff.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vakaloloma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Druff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druff trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakaloloma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Druff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vakaloloma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Druff, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakaloloma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vakaloloma content to stall in guard here.
Druff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vakaloloma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Druff working a defensive guard but Vakaloloma manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vakaloloma blocks the strikes from Druff.
Druff is trying to control Vakaloloma's posture but Vakaloloma avoids it.
Vakaloloma in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Druff is not content to let Vakaloloma control the position.
Vakaloloma throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vakaloloma advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakaloloma landing strikes, looking to finish!
Druff tries to hold on but Vakaloloma pushes him away.
Vakaloloma content just to control the position here.
Vakaloloma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Druff is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vakaloloma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Druff is looking to improve his position but Vakaloloma isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Druff wants to control but Vakaloloma is having none of it.
Vakaloloma trying to control but Druff is having none of it.
Vakaloloma lands a couple of good shots and Druff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vakaloloma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vakaloloma controlling well, preventing Druff from escaping the position.
Vakaloloma is not going to allow Druff to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Druff is taking damage to the body and head.
Druff tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banuve Vakaloloma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Druff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vakaloloma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vakaloloma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vakaloloma. That's going to slow Druff down.
The crowd cheers as Druff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vakaloloma doesn't seem phased though.
Vakaloloma misses the body punch
enabling Druff to counter with a crisp jab.
Druff throws a head kick that misses.
Druff throws an overhand right that lands on Vakaloloma's shoulder, as Vakaloloma tries to avoid the shot.
Vakaloloma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Druff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakaloloma throws a head kick that misses
and Druff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druff lands a really nice looking cross but Vakaloloma seems unphased.
Druff jabs at Vakaloloma's body.
Druff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Druff lands with a straight right. Vakaloloma didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakaloloma tries to clinch
and Vakaloloma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Druff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Druff has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Druff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Druff connects with a single shot there.
Vakaloloma is looking to clinch.
Druff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banuve Vakaloloma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Druff misses with a straight left.
Druff stalks Vakaloloma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vakaloloma's face. Vakaloloma staggers backwards, shaken.
Druff throws a series of punches but Vakaloloma moves out of range.
Vakaloloma closes the distance but Druff moves to the side
and Druff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakaloloma tries to land a body kick
and Druff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vakaloloma sprawls well initially but Druff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vakaloloma wants to control but Druff is keeping busy.
Druff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Druff trying to control the action but Vakaloloma is working from the bottom.
Vakaloloma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Druff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakaloloma trying to control but Druff postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vakaloloma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Druff scores with a four punch combination!
Druff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Druff fails with a takedown attempt.
Vakaloloma moves away from the strike by Druff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Druff.
Druff connects with a jab.
Druff connects with a crisp jab.
Druff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakaloloma moves away.
Druff scores with a nice right hand.
Druff with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Druff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vakaloloma as he avoids it easily.
Vakaloloma throws a jab when Druff was well out of range.
Druff appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vakaloloma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vakaloloma misses with a jab to the body
and Druff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Druff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Druff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vakaloloma.
Dan Druff is winning the standup battle so far.
Druff lands with a nice combination. Vakaloloma backs away looking to recover.
Druff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vakaloloma.
Druff connects with a single shot there.
Druff throws a combination. Vakaloloma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vakaloloma looks for the body kick but Druff saw that one coming.
Druff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Druff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Druff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Druff fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vakaloloma just manages to avoid it.
Vakaloloma walks into a stiff left hand from Druff.
Dan Druff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Druff shoots in looking for a takedown but Vakaloloma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Druff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vakaloloma on the side of the head.
Vakaloloma slips a jab and a cross from Druff.
Vakaloloma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Druff.
Druff throws out a loose jab but Vakaloloma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakaloloma rushes Druff and presses him up against the ropes.
Druff is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakaloloma has double underhooks.
Druff tries to break the clinch but Vakaloloma is controlling the position.
Vakaloloma gets underhooks to prevent Druff's takedown attempt.
Vakaloloma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Druff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vakaloloma manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Druff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vakaloloma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Druff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vakaloloma scrambles back to his feet.
Druff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vakaloloma on the side of the head.
Druff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakaloloma moves away.
Druff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Druff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Druff cracks Vakaloloma with an open hand slap.
Vakaloloma moves out of range as Druff throws a body kick.
Vakaloloma misses with a leg kick
and Druff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Druff lands with an uppercut that bounces Vakaloloma off the ropes and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakaloloma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Druff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Druff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Druff moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Druff.
Druff blocks the body kick.
Druff is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Druff. Those never looked like landing.
Druff with a nice cross.
Druff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vakaloloma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vakaloloma thows a leg kick but Druff checks it
and Druff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakaloloma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vakaloloma misses with a body punch
and Druff counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Druff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vakaloloma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Druff lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vakaloloma forces Druff back against the ropes and clinches.
Druff is trying to trip Vakaloloma. He has hold of a leg but Vakaloloma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Druff persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vakaloloma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vakaloloma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vakaloloma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Druff with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Druff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Druff 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Druff!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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