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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duddy comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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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
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Duddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy moves out of range as Lockyer throws a body kick.
Duddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duddy blocks a jab.
Lockyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lockyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
Lockyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lockyer avoids a kick to the body.
Lockyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been informed that Lockyer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duddy takes one to the chin there.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Duddy lands a front kick.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Lockyer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duddy avoids a kick to the body.
Duddy tries to land a leg kick but Lockyer saw it coming and moves away.
Duddy cracks Lockyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lockyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lockyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duddy.
Duddy misses with a body kick.
Duddy defending well as Lockyer loads up on a big left hand.
Duddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lockyer doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer has closed the distance and engaged Duddy in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duddy.
Duddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lockyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lockyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duddy tries a low kick but Lockyer avoids it.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Duddy avoids them all with ease.
Lockyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lockyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duddy throws out the jab.
Duddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lockyer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duddy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lockyer tries to clinch there but Duddy circles away.
Duddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Duddy shoots in.
Lockyer tries to clinch up but Duddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Duddy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lockyer's calf.
Duddy lands a nice shot that snaps Lockyer's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Duddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Lockyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lockyer throws a hook but Duddy avoids it easily.
Duddy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duddy scores with a leg kick.
Lockyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duddy.
Duddy throws a push kick but Lockyer slaps the foot to one side.
Lockyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duddy misses with a straight right.
Lockyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer tries to land a leg kick but Duddy saw it coming and moves away.
Duddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duddy rushes Lockyer and presses him up against the cage.
Lockyer is trying to break the clinch but Duddy is controlling him.
Lockyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lockyer avoids the head kick by Duddy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duddy.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lockyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
John Duddy's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lockyer.
Duddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duddy closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Lockyer on the inside.
Duddy is trying to drag Lockyer to the mat but Lockyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Duddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lockyer breaks from the clinch.
Lockyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duddy takes one to the chin there.
Lockyer tests Duddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duddy is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Duddy. Lockyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer moves out of range of the body kick from Duddy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lockyer.
Duddy misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duddy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lockyer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duddy is in Lockyer's guard.
Lockyer wants to stand and escape but Duddy is having none of it.
Lockyer keeping moving, preventing Duddy from controlling successfully.
Duddy has gone for a leg lock! Lockyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duddy's guard.
Lockyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lockyer throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Lockyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Duddy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duddy is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Duddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lockyer takes a swing at Duddy's ribcage but misses.
John Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duddy tries to clinch up but Lockyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lockyer misses with a low kick.
Duddy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duddy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lockyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lockyer tries to clinch up.
Lockyer missing with a left hand there. Duddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duddy back to the cage. Lockyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lockyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lockyer.
Duddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duddy looking to score a takedown here. Lockyer is defending well but Duddy drives through and ends up in Lockyer's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duddy looking to sit in guard and control but Lockyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lockyer wants to stand but Duddy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lockyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Lockyer lands a couple of elbows.
Lockyer looking to sit in guard and control but Duddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lockyer wants to stand and escape but Duddy is having none of it.
Duddy postures up in Lockyer's guard and throws a big left but Lockyer blocks it.
Lockyer wants to get back to his feet but Duddy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duddy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lockyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lockyer has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Duddy, up you get!
Duddy connects with a solid leg kick.
Duddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lockyer throws a chopping leg kick but Duddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duddy darts in and clinches Lockyer up against the cage.
Lockyer is trying to force a seperation but Duddy has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Lockyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duddy manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockyer wants to get up but he can't break Duddy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lockyer working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer lands a couple of digs.
Lockyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
Lockyer won't allow Duddy to sweep him here.
Duddy trying to keep a closed guard but Lockyer is proving a slippery customer.
Lockyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lockyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lockyer is pushing down on Duddy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duddy is fighting to maintain full guard but Lockyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lockyer throwing shots but Duddy is blocking nicely.
Duddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lockyer pulls his head out easily.
Lockyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
John Duddy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duddy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer tries to stand and escape but Duddy actually recovers to full guard.
Duddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lockyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duddy has a closed guard, preventing Lockyer from standing up.
Lockyer throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duddy looks to land a right hand but Lockyer moved out of range.
Lockyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeez, John Duddy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Duddy misses with a body kick.
Duddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duddy lands a nice shot that snaps Lockyer's head back.
Lockyer tries to clinch but Duddy is having none of it.
Duddy misses with a two punch combination.
Duddy scores with a takedown into Lockyer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer wants to stand but Duddy is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Duddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Duddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Duddy's body.
Duddy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lockyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lockyer lands the left hand.
Lockyer lands with a nice body punch.
Duddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Lockyer circles away.
Duddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer swings for the body but Duddy moves out of range.
Duddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockyer keeps working.
Duddy throws a strike aimed at the side of Lockyer's head but Lockyer avoids it well.
Duddy trying to control the position but Lockyer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duddy is looking to take a break and control but Lockyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duddy advances to full mount.
Lockyer tries to reverse the position but Duddy maintains control.
John Duddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duddy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Duddy wants to control the pace but Lockyer is squirming around nicely.
Duddy is really struggling to control Lockyer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duddy looking to secure an arm triangle but Lockyer defends it well.
Lockyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy won't let Lockyer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Duddy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lockyer turns into him and now he's in Duddy's guard.
Lockyer is looking to stand up but Duddy won't let him.
Lockyer trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
Lockyer wanted to stand there but Duddy had control of the position.
Duddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy keeping moving, preventing Lockyer from controlling successfully.
Lockyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lockyer stands up from Duddy's guard - Lockyer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Duddy wants to land a leg kick but Lockyer is out of range.
Duddy misses with a body punch
and Lockyer counters with a left to the body.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Duddy.
Duddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Lockyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lockyer pinned against the cage. Lockyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lockyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Duddy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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