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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
A low kick from Dunc misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Dunc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Dunc pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunc misses with a double jab.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunc misses with a leg kick.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunc misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch #TD#
and Dunc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunc stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Sanchez looking to control.
Dunc distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunc scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Dunc scoring with strikes. #T3#
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dunc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Dunc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunc scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Dunc works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Dunc finish him?
Dunc is working Sanchez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez looks winded!
Dunc in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sanchez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dunc turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Phantom Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Valens scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Valens instigates a clinch.
Valens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dunc is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valens.
I was talking to Valens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens cracks Dunc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunc. That did some damage!
Valens connects with a body shot.
Dunc tries to work over Valens's front leg with a kick but Valens checks it.
Dunc throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunc tries a low kick but Valens avoids it.
Valens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunc. Dunc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunc tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Valens jabs Dunc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Valens catches Dunc right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Dunc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunc misses with a low kick.
Valens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dunc misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Valens drives through and clinches with Dunc against the cage.
Valens has Dunc pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Valens.
Dunc wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunc goes for a takedown attempt but Valens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Nice jab there from Valens.
Dunc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valens.
Dunc misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Dunc backs away, Valens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dunc wants to clinch.#T2#
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens lands with a hook. Dunc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valens slips a jab from Dunc.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunc's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc tries to clinch
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunc throws a solid leg kick but Valens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunc.
Valens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dunc darts in trying to clinch
and Valens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunc wants to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunc thinking.
Dunc tries to score with a low kick but Valens moves his leg out of the way.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Dunc does no damage. #T3#
Valens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunc wants to clinch.
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunc wants to clinch.
Valens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunc if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunc wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valens lands a nice shot that snaps Dunc's head back.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens keeps the fight on the outside.
Valens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunc if he has to take too many more of those.
Valens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunc's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens.
Valens thuds a left hand into Dunc's body.
Dunc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dunc misses with a double jab.
Valens lands with a straight right. Dunc didn't see that one coming.
Valens scores with a push kick.
Dunc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Valens gets a clinch.
Valens stops a takedown attempt from Dunc.
Knees to the body from Valens.
Dunc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunc being controlled against the cage.
Dunc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Valens breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Dunc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valens counters with a three punch combo that has Dunc backing up. Dunc nods at Valens to acknowledge the strikes.
Dunc motions for Valens to come forward. Dunc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunc is breathing heavily.
Dunc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens blocks a leg kick.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens counters with an outside leg kick.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Valens blocks the leg kick.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Valens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Valens.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Valens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Valens.
Valens feints and then cracks Dunc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunc down.
Valens works Dunc's body with a nice hook.
Dunc swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valens - the referee stops the clock and Dunc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valens. Dunc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Dunc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dunc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunc's knee momentarily.
Dunc moves to clinch but Valens breaks away
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunc thinking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valens.
Both fighters circling a little - Valens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunc takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunc misses with a double jab
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valens lands a nice hook to Dunc's body. Dunc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valens lands with an overhand left.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunc.
Dunc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valens cracks a nice hook into Dunc's ribs.
Dunc misses with a left hand
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valens digs a good hook to Dunc's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Dunc.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valens - that will leave a mark!
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Dunc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunc can do to turn this around?
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens thows a body kick. Dunc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunc's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunc misses the body punch
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens is looking to slow Dunc down with leg kicks.
Valens lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunc throws a leg kick
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens throws a leg kick which misses Dunc's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunc tries to avoid it.
Valens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dunc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valens. That one must have hurt.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunc. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Kyle Dunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Valens.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Valens takes the fight into the clinch.
Valens is pressed up against the cage. Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valens down to the mat. Valens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Valens.
Dunc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunc is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Valens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valens scores with a kick to the body.
Dunc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valens scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Valens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunc's knee momentarily.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Dunc seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Valens. #CL#
Valens moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dunc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunc wants to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dunc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valens.#CL#
Valens rushes Dunc and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valens breaks from the clinch.
Valens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.#T4#
Valens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunc will feel that in the morning.
Dunc misses with a right hand
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunc misses with a few strikes there.
Valens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valens lands a body shot.
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!#CL#
Valens closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Valens does it's job there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valens. Dunc shrugs it off though. #CL#
Valens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Dunc wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle Dunc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Valens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunc tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Dunc back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens wins by unanimous decision!
Jan Paul Valens took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Denolo pushes him off.
Denolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denolo somewhat.
Dunc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
Dunc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunc is looking to score with low kicks.
Denolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Denolo misses #TD#
and Dunc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denolo wants to improve his position but Dunc is controlling well.
Dunc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denolo defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denolo manages to get to full guard.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denolo trying to keep a closed guard but Dunc is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Dunc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denolo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denolo's head.
Dunc with a nice head shot there.
Dunc throws a strike but Denolo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dunc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denolo with a nice head shot there.
Dunc is adopting a defensive guard.
Denolo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Denolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denolo.
Dunc wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well.
#T2#
Dunc trying to hold on to Denolo's head to control him but Denolo postures up.
Dunc holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Denolo prevents Dunc from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunc is refusing to be controlled, as Denolo sits in half guard.
Denolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Denolo 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.
Denolo is trying to control. Dunc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dunc tries to roll over but Denolo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denolo is nestled in close to Dunc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denolo thows a huge punch but Dunc dodges it nicely.
Dunc manages to get to full guard.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dunc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denolo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunc has managed to get both his arms back between Denolo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Denolo looking for a guillotine here but Dunc defends easily.
Denolo has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Denolo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dunc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Denolo has tightened it up now! Dunc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Denolo!
Marco Denolo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TUF Round 7
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dunc gets a clinch.
Dunc is pressed up against the cage. Nice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunc down to the mat. Dunc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dunc moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dunc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nice regains guard.
Dunc distracts Nice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nice has his foot on Dunc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dunc works his way back into a safe position though.
Dunc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nice working for a triangle but Dunc defends it easily.
Dunc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Dunc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunc distracts Nice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nice has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nice's head.#ROC2#
Nice is rocked!
Dunc works over Nice with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Nice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunc lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dunc postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nice covers up, he's hurt! Dunc keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dunc and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dunc can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TUF round 3
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson'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.
Dunc keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dunc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunc is still trying to improve position.
Henderson stays in close to Dunc's body and controls the position.
Dunc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson works over Dunc with some ground and pound from guard.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dunc wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunc's head.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Dunc.
Henderson stays in close to Dunc's body and controls the position. #T2#
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunc has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dunc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson pushes down on Dunc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dunc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson trying to control but Dunc is working from the bottom.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Dunc keeps moving.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Dunc's brow. #T3#
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Dunc.
Henderson is in close to Dunc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dunc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Dunc controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Dunc postures up.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunc stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson has control of Dunc's left arm, preventing Dunc from doing any damage.
Dunc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Dunc chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dunc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunc throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunc's guard. Nice move by Henderson!#REVR#
Dunc trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Dunc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunc keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dunc landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson pulls Dunc in close to prevent any damage.
Dunc works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dunc doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunc wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunc sprawls and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Henderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dunc tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Dunc has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dunc wants the takedown. Henderson is fighting it off but Dunc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henderson's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunc preventing the sweep.
Dunc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunc throwing strikes but missing.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely. #T1#
Dunc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunc preventing the sweep.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dunc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dunc scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunc throwing strikes but missing.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Kyle Dunc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunc throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dunc throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dunc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dunc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard. #REVB#
Dunc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Dunc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson throwing short punches from the bottom.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc. #T4#
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunc is one step ahead there.
Dunc working some strikes from top position.
Dunc throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunc throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dunc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunc working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunc stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Dunc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dunc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dunc tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Dunc throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson. #ES2#
Dunc manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunc throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dunc is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunc wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Dunc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Dunc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Dunc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Dunc is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Dunc postures up.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Dunc controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Dunc is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Dunc is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunc cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson striking off his back but it's not causing Dunc any problems.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Henderson striking off his back. #T3#
Dunc throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunc stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc preventing the sweep.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunc throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Dunc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dunc postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Dunc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dunc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Dunc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunc has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Dunc!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kyle Dunc waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc throws a leg kick but Meeks checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Meeks misses the target.
Dunc wants to clinch up but Meeks keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Meeks's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunc throws a combination that misses
and Meeks counters with a straight right hand.
Dunc misses with a leg kick
and Meeks counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Meeks drops Dunc with a beautiful combination! Dunc stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meeks is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Dunc has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Dunc.
It looked like Meeks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dunc misses with a wild combination.
Dunc tries to clinch up#KD#
and Meeks counters with a crisp one two that drops Dunc! Meeks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dunc to his feet! Dunc is in big trouble!#ROC#
Dunc is rocked!#CL#
Meeks clinches.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Dunc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Meeks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meeks scores with a shoulder strike.
Dunc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meeks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Meeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Meeks counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Dunc has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buzz Meeks!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1.5
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a series of strikes. Dunc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dunc tries to clinch up.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.#TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Dunc's guard.
Dunc wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunc is working hard here to advance position.
James trying to control but Dunc is working from the bottom.
Dunc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunc tries to get out of the position.
Dunc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunc 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.#T1#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunc chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to stand up but Dunc is controlling him.
Dunc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Dunc stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to keep Dunc in close.
#T2#
Dunc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunc stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunc's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
James is rocked!
James looks winded!
Dunc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
James is still in real trouble! Can Dunc finish him?
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dunc arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! James's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc gave a mention to Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
BBP 2
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Larson looks to land a left hand but Dunc moved out of range nicely.
Dunc takes a swing at Larson's ribcage but misses.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larson throws a hook to the side of Dunc's head but Dunc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Larson pushes him off.#TD2#
Dunc gets caught napping as Larson dives in and scores a takedown. Dunc manages to retain guard.
Larson preventing the sweep.
Larson wants to control from the top but Dunc keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Dunc.
Dunc pulls Larson in close to his closed guard and prevents Larson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dunc looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunc, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson wants to pass the guard but Dunc is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dunc cracks Larson with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunc defends it easily.
Larson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunc's guard. #REVB#
Larson preventing the sweep.
Dunc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larson on the ground.
Larson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunc is keeping the position for now.
Larson advances position into side control!
Dunc prevents Larson from improving position.
Larson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dunc!
Larson wants to take Dunc's back here but Dunc is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dunc is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larson tries to control but Dunc wriggling away.
Dunc manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Dunc tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Larson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larson.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dunc is defending against the submission attempts here by Larson.
Dunc is looking to control Larson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunc avoid being mounted?
Dunc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larson stays in close to Dunc's body and controls the position.
Larson pushing down on Dunc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson tries to pass to full mount but Dunc defends it.
Dunc is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Larson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larson tries to pass to full mount but Dunc defends it.
Dunc keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dunc tries to roll over but Larson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Larson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunc is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Larson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 639 Round 2
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunc looks to clinch
and Kohli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunc thows a leg kick but Kohli checks it
and Dunc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Dunc misses.
Dunc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kohli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunc throws a sloppy body shot
and Kohli counters with a head kick. That will keep Dunc thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dunc moves to clinch but Kohli breaks away
and Kohli counters with a series of strikes. Dunc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dunc misses with a body shot
letting Kohli counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc tries to clinch up
and Kohli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunc falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kohli to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kohli circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Kohli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Dunc misses.
Kohli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dunc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kohli throws a counter combo.
Dunc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kohli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kohli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kohli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kohli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dunc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dunc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kohli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kohli counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dunc wants to clinch
and Kohli counters with a flying knee that drops Dunc! Kohli dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virat Kohli!
A victorious Virat Kohli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 639 Round 1
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Teijeira has a takedown stuffed.
Dunc tries to clinch
and Teijeira counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Dunc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dunc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teijeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Dunc has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Teijeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunc circles away.
#TD#
Dunc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dunc showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teijeira trying to hold on to Dunc's head to control him but Dunc postures up.
#T1#
Teijeira wants to get back to his feet.
Dunc passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dunc cracks Teijeira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dunc looking to control and managing it successfully.
Teijeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dunc working for a submission but Teijeira is keeping him at bay.
Dunc controlling his opponent. #T2#
Teijeira tries to lock up and control but Dunc gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunc controlling from mount. #SUB#
Dunc jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Teijeira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Teijeira and Dunc has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SU#
Dunc stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Dunc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teijeira to the ground. Dunc is now in Teijeira's guard.
Teijeira is wriggling around but Dunc manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Teijeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teijeira wants to control but Dunc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dunc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Dunc is looking for a kimura but Teijeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunc to get the leverage.
Dunc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Dunc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teijeira for as long as he can get away with.
Teijeira trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dunc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dunc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dunc lands in his opponent's guard.
Dunc tries to free his leg and advance position but Teijeira is retaining full guard.
Teijeira trying to strike off his back.
Dunc chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teijeira keeping full guard, as Dunc tries to pass.
Dunc is stalling in the full guard.
Teijeira is trying to keep Dunc in close.
#T1#
Dunc scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunc stands and throws Teijeira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dunc advances to full mount.
Teijeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dunc controlling from the full mount.
Kyle Dunc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunc'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.
Dunc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Dunc.#T3#
Dunc looking to finish Teijeira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Teijeira!
Dunc controlling the pace for now.
Teijeira taking shots to the head.
Dunc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teijeira can do to turn this around?
Dunc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teijeira is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teijeira is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Dunc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dunc landing strikes from the mount and Teijeira is in trouble! #SUB#
Dunc is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Teijeira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dunc pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Dunc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teijeira can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dunc dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Teijeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dunc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunc works to advance to full mount. Teijeira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dunc controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunc landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunc content just to control the position here.
Dunc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
Teijeira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dunc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunc connects with a nice short shot to Teijeira's temple.
Dunc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunc connects with a nice short shot to Teijeira's temple. #T2#
Teijeira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dunc manages to move to mount!
Dunc controlling from the full mount.
Dunc continues to stall.
Dunc punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Dunc controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Dunc has control of Teijeira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teijeira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Teijeira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dunc fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dunc lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dunc controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dunc 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.
BOOM! Dunc connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SU#
Dunc get's back to his feet.
Teijeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunc leaves Teijeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Dunc looking to score a takedown here. Teijeira is defending well but Dunc drives through and ends up in Teijeira's guard.
Marcelo Teijeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Dunc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teijeira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Dunc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunc, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Kyle Dunc!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Kyle Dunc!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc wins by unanimous decision!
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