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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 672 p4p, 1519 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 91 p4p, 204 weight class). Dunes comes into the arena with The World's Greatest blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunes defends well and Monto ends up having to push Dunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dunes is trying to stand back up but Monto is controlling him
Dunes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Banana Stand that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes is trying to stand up here but Monto is controlling him well.
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto prevents Dunes from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dunes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Monto shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunes tries to sprawl out of it but Monto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Monto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monto slips under a jab from Dunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto takes one to the side of the head.
Monto fails with the takedown.
Monto blocks a low kick nicely.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monto manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Monto's head.
Dunes scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Monto is just out of range.
Monto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunes.
Dunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Monto blocks the low kick.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Monto down.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davido Monto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monto passes into half guard.
Dunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto thows a huge punch but Dunes dodges it nicely.
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Dunes misses
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Dunes didn't expect that.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monto is controlling him.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dunes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto has Dunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Monto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dunes tumbling to the mat - Monto dives into Dunes's guard.
Dunes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dunes breaks the clinch.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Dunes scores with a jab to the head.
Monto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet.
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Monto shoots in for a double leg but Dunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Monto ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Monto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Monto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto checks it.
Monto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes throws a shot to the body.
Monto takes one to the side of the head.
Dunes lands a jab.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunes as he jumps to the side.
Monto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunes pinned against the cage. Dunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunes wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Dunes shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Monto tries a quick counter leg kick but Dunes is wise to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunes, which made it look bad.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Dunes works over Monto's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Monto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes misses with a low kick as Monto jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Dunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunes wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it.
Monto throws a big elbow that misses.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto stops Dunes from standing up.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dunes is trying to buck Monto off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monto is controlling him well.
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dunes pushes Monto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well.
Dunes sneaks out the side door and pushes Monto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Monto's belly button to the back.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Monto's leg. Monto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes misses with a body punch
and Monto moves into the clinch.
Dunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monto moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes throws a leg kick
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes is pushing Monto's head away, looking to escape. Monto manages to hold on to the position though.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monto tries for a kimura but Dunes is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dunes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Dunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunes, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
Slugger Dunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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