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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 3034 p4p, 298 weight class) and Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 3440 p4p, 334 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio Jr lands a head kick. Duff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Distacio Jr's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Distacio Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distacio Jr. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Distacio Jr slips a jab and a cross from Duff.
Distacio Jr blocks a head kick by Duff.
Distacio Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Distacio Jr connects with a right hand. Duff shakes it off.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Distacio Jr. Duff shrugs it off though.
Duff misses with a few strikes there.
Distacio Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Duff's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Distacio Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Distacio Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff taking a bit of punishment here - Distacio Jr scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio Jr scores with punches from side control.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Distacio Jr controls the position.
Duff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Distacio Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duff is working to avoid the ground and pound but Distacio Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Distacio Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duff is trying to improve his position.
Distacio Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Duff is looking to regain half guard here but Distacio Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Distacio Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duff has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Distacio Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Distacio Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Distacio Jr trying to control but Duff postures up.
Duff is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Distacio Jr to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr has Duff pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Distacio Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duff, into his guard.
Distacio Jr works over Duff with some ground and pound from guard.
Distacio Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Distacio Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Distacio Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Distacio Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff keeping full guard, as Distacio Jr tries to pass.
Distacio Jr is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Distacio Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Distacio Jr wants to pass to mount but Duff is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Distacio Jr pushes past his half guard into mount!
Distacio Jr landing strikes from the mount and Duff is in trouble!
Duff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Distacio Jr lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio Jr controlling from mount.
Distacio Jr has control of Duff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Duff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Distacio Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Distacio Jr missing with a left hand there. Duff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Duff looks to land a body kick but Distacio Jr moved away.
Duff gets a double leg takedown into Distacio Jr's guard.
Distacio Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Distacio Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Distacio Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Distacio Jr!
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Distacio Jr working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Distacio Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff is staying active underneath Distacio Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distacio Jr pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Distacio Jr there.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Distacio Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Duff.
Duff is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position but Duff is working away.
Duff is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Duff is trying to improve his position.
Distacio Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Duff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Distacio Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duff is just riding it out for now. Distacio Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Distacio Jr has control of the leg.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr is pressing down on Duff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duff is holding on for now.
Distacio Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duff is not content to let Distacio Jr control the position.
Ground and pound from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr controlling the action here.
Harry Distacio Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Distacio Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Distacio Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Distacio Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Distacio Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Distacio Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Distacio Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff working for a triangle but Distacio Jr defends it easily.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Distacio Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Distacio Jr trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Distacio Jr passes Duff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Distacio Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Distacio Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Duff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Distacio Jr slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff won't allow Distacio Jr to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Distacio Jr misses.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Duff avoids the body shot from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a right and a left that Duff avoids nicely.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Distacio Jr's guard.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Distacio Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Distacio Jr working for a triangle but Duff defends it easily.
Duff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duff manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Distacio Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff has an active guard here but Distacio Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Distacio Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Distacio Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Distacio Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Distacio Jr trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff is defending against the submission attempts here by Distacio Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Distacio Jr.
Duff is not content to let Distacio Jr control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff wants to sweep but Distacio Jr has passed to side control!
Duff is not content to let Distacio Jr control the position.
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Distacio Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Duff's shoulder. That is not cool.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Distacio Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Distacio Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff won't allow Distacio Jr to pass to mount.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Distacio Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Distacio Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duff.
Harry Distacio Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Distacio Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Distacio Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distacio Jr advances position into side control!
Duff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Distacio Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff missing with punches from the bottom.
Distacio Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Distacio Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio Jr!
After winning the bout, Harry Distacio Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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