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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 5013 p4p, 591 weight class) and Dunning Kruger (ranked 3816 p4p, 489 weight class). Dunning Kruger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
215 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
212 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dunning Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dassler throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Dassler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger won't allow Dassler to pass to mount.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
Dassler stops Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
Dassler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Dassler working the head and body with strikes.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruger defends it well.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dassler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dassler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger lands a nice shot that snaps Dassler's head back.
Kruger throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger works Dassler's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dassler blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Adi Dassler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler postures up.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger is trying to control the position but Dassler postures up.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Kruger in his guard.
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger tries to stand but Dassler is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger stays in close to Dassler's body and controls the position.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Dassler won't let him.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruger sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger preventing the sweep.
Kruger stands and throws Dassler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dassler regains half guard.
Dassler tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruger is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger trying to control the pace.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dunning Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kruger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
Kruger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler is looking to counter the offense by Kruger and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruger sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dunning Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kruger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dassler is out of range.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is looking to control Dassler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
Dassler stops Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Kruger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dassler prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Kruger pushes Dassler off looking to stand but Dassler dives back in and keeps control.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.
Kruger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dassler is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruger tries to kick Dassler off but Dassler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg.
Dassler is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler looks to land a strike but Kruger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dassler throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dassler is looking to sweep but instead, Kruger has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to control the pace.
Dassler with the active half guard here but Kruger passes nicely into side control.
Kruger wants to stand but Dassler has his arm trapped.
Kruger wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger is chipping away with strikes.
Kruger wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adi Dassler.
I think Dassler 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adi Dassler!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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