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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana. Split Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 Helsinki, Donald Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Split Brown!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is not content to let Duff control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pushes Duff off looking to stand but Duff dives back in and keeps control.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing that Duff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duff is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Duff seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Brown has recovered full guard.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Brown's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Duff ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Duff sees coming a mile off.
Duff throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff is looking for a counter combo.
Split Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Duff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Duff throws a quick counter head kick but Brown was just out of range.
Duff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff blocks the body kick.
Brown lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Split Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Duff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Duff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Duff persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Brown looks to move away, Duff throws a big counter combo bu Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duff blocks a head kick by Brown.
It looked like Duff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown throws a head kick that Duff semi-blocks.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Duff in the body.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Duff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Duff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Duff as he checks the leg kick.
Duff throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duff shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Duff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Donald Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Duff on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duff looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duff is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brown lands a head kick!
Duff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
A head kick misses from Brown.
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!
Duff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Split Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Duff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Duff is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Duff is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown won't allow Duff to pass to mount.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Duff is controlling him
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.
Duff stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Duff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duff thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Brown just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDuff.
Split Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Duff.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duff.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Split Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown motions for Duff to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duff thinks about countering with a head kick.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Donald Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Duff on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Split Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Split Brown!
A less than humble Split Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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