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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Dillon (ranked 24847 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Longson (ranked 4969 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cruz Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Longson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Longson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon, which made it look bad.
Dillon really is a fat lump.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily.
Longson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but Longson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Longson looks for a takedown but Dillon sprawls well.
Dillon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Longson.
Dillon throws a right and a left that Longson avoids nicely.
Longson shoots in and drives through. Dillon sprawls well.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon Longson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily.
Dillon misses with a double jab.
Longson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longson!
Dillon stuffs the takedown.
Dillon feinted with a counter takedown.
Longson looks winded!
Dillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dillon thumps Longson with a low kick.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Longson feints the counter takedown.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longson.
Cruz Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillon can't get the takedown.
Dillon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dillon seems keen to control Longson's posture.
Longson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson looking to sit in guard and control but Dillon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Longson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Longson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillon landing with the ground and pound.
Dillon content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longson is working an open guard so Dillon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dillon lands a right hook to the body.
Dillon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillon throws a series of punches but Longson avoids them all with ease.
Dillon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Longson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Dillon 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.
Dillon stuffs the takedown.
Longson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longson somewhat.
Longson shoots in and drives through. Dillon sprawls well.
Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Longson.
Longson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillon is fending him off so far but Longson persists. Nope, Dillon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Longson is breathing heavily.
Dillon throws a series of punches but Longson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Longson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillon throws a right and a left that Longson avoids nicely.
Longson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily.
Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longson with a poor takedown
and Dillon counters with a three punch combo that has Longson backing up. Longson nods at Dillon to acknowledge the strikes.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Longson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillon closes the distance and clinches.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longson can do to turn this around?
Longson has Dillon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longson uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dillon drops back looking for a leg! Longson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longson manages to kick Dillon off! Dillon jumps back into Longson's guard.
Dillon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson is working an open guard so Dillon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dillon is looking to slow Longson down with leg kicks.
Longson dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Longson slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
Longson closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dillon blocks a body shot from Longson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Longson is defending well.
Longson gets underhooks to prevent Dillon's takedown attempt.
Longson tries to land a knee to the head but Dillon blocks with his arms.
Dillon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Longson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dillon managing to block the knees to the body from Longson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillon successfully pulls guard.
Longson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillon is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Dillon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dillon as Longson shoots in.
Longson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillon swivels and escapes.
Longson misses with a takedown
and Dillon counters with a left and a right that stings Longson.
Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Longson.
A combination from Dillon does no damage.
Dillon looks to land a combination but Longson avoids it well.
Longson throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson forces Dillon back against the cage and clinches.
Longson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillon pulls guard successfully.
Dillon trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Longson wants to stand but Dillon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Longson trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
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.
Longson throws an elbow that misses. Dillon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Longson's guard. Nice move by Dillon!
Dillon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longson working a defensive guard but Dillon passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson trying to control from the bottom.
Dillon 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.
Dillon winds up and cracks Longson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dillon trying to control the action but Longson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dillon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dillon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandon Longson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longson blocks a head kick by Dillon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillon, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Dillon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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