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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kujo Yoritsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham's entrance music is Omar Khairat - Alexandria . A fine choice. Yoritsune has chosen JAPAN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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148 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amir Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kujo Yoritsune!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoritsune throws a right hand that Dunham ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunham also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoritsune. Dunham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoritsune throws a combination that misses
so Dunham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dunham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoritsune is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunham, into his guard.
Yoritsune stopping the sweep attempt from Dunham.
Dunham keeping full guard, as Yoritsune tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoritsune won't allow Dunham to sweep him here.
Yoritsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yoritsune!
Dunham goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yoritsune is on top in guard.
Dunham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoritsune is one step ahead there.
Dunham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoritsune manages to get himself to full guard.
Dunham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoritsune dives on top into guard.
Yoritsune drops back looking for a leg! Dunham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunham manages to kick Yoritsune off! Yoritsune jumps back into Dunham's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham wants to hit a switch here but Yoritsune passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dunham there!
Dunham is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoritsune throwing strikes here but Dunham is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dunham is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoritsune has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoritsune fails to advance to Dunham's back.
Yoritsune wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoritsune wants to finish this one by submission but Dunham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yoritsune.
Dunham regains half guard.
Dunham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoritsune must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yoritsune stays in close to Dunham's body and controls the position.
Dunham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoritsune's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham trying to control but Yoritsune is working from the bottom.
Dunham throwing strikes but missing.
Dunham postures up in Yoritsune's guard and throws a big left but Yoritsune blocks it.
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!
Dunham throwing strikes but missing.
Yoritsune can't keep his opponent in guard - Dunham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yoritsune gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Dunham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dunham misses with a takedown attempt - Yoritsune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoritsune. Dunham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoritsune connects with a body shot that sends Dunham's belly button to the back.
Yoritsune misses with a shot to the body
and Dunham counters with a shoot takedown. Yoritsune fights it but they end up in guard.
Dunham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dunham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunham looking to pass the guard.
Dunham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yoritsune is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yoritsune has escaped and now he's on top!
Yoritsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yoritsune!
Yoritsune tries to lock up and control but Dunham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunham swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yoritsune is now in Dunham's guard. A big mistake from Dunham there, giving up the dominant position!
Yoritsune looking to pass the guard.
Amir Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Yoritsune controlling him for the moment.
Dunham looking for subs off his back but Yoritsune has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is looking to improve his position.
Dunham moves into full guard.
Yoritsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Dunham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoritsune defends well.
Dunham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yoritsune forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham wants to improve his position but Yoritsune is controlling well.
Dunham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoritsune stands and throws Dunham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yoritsune trying to control the action but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham is trying to improve his position.
Dunham regains half guard.
Yoritsune wants to pass to mount but Dunham is defending the position.
Dunham tries to roll over but Yoritsune keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoritsune stalling.
Dunham wants to improve his position but Yoritsune is controlling well.
Dunham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yoritsune.
Yoritsune is looking for a kimura but Dunham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoritsune to get the leverage.
Dunham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoritsune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoritsune's back!
Dunham is persistently looking for the submission but Yoritsune is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham is not going to allow Yoritsune to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Dunham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yoritsune misses with a body shot
and Dunham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoritsune's guard.
Dunham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoritsune is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunham, into his guard.
Dunham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dunham wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoritsune is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dunham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoritsune has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritsune is looking for a sweep. Dunham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dunham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoritsune defends it well.
Amir Dunham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoritsune is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoritsune wants to control but Dunham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dunham in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Amir Dunham just wasn't active enough.
Dunham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoritsune.
A combination from Yoritsune does no damage.
Dunham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoritsune's waist but Yoritsune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunham off to one side.
Yoritsune throws a sloppy body shot
and Dunham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoritsune's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoritsune wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dunham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kujo Yoritsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yoritsune for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Dunham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Dunham!
Amir Dunham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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