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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn has chosen Bia Bia as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunn! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunn's waist but Dunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago off to one side. Drago could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Drago misses with a looping right. Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Dunn wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunn somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dunn throws a nice outside leg kick. Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown by Drago or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn which made him look bad. Drago misses with a hook
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo. Jason Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dunn lands a jab-cross combination. Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range. Drago with a lazy takedown attempt and Dunn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Dunn. A good leg kick by Dunn. Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.
Drago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Dunn pushes Drago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Dunn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunn scores with a jab to the body. Drago throws a head kick that misses and Dunn counters with a straight right hand. Drago misses with a double jab
and Dunn counters with an outside leg kick.
Drago walks into a straight right hand from Dunn. Dunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet. Dunn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drago. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Dunn will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Dunn. Dunn scores with a leg kick.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn counters with a left to the body. Drago fails with the takedown and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dunn misses with a two punch combination.
Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago misses with a combination
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand. Dunn throws a series of strikes that have Drago backpedaling.
Drago darts in trying to clinch letting Dunn counter with a right hand. Drago misses with a combination
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunn swivels and escapes. Drago tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it. Dunn lands a jab to the head.
Dunn cracks Drago with a good jab. Jab, jab by Dunn - just one landing. Dunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Drago closes the distance but Dunn moves to the side and Dunn counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunn throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease. Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Drago thows a leg kick but Dunn checks it and Dunn counters with a one-two to the body. Dunn lands an overhand right. Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dunn fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drago looks to clinch and Dunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunn stalks Drago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drago's face. Drago staggers backwards, shaken. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago closes the distance looking to clinch and Dunn counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!
Drago with a poor takedown and Dunn counters with a head kick. Dunn thows a body shot but no joy. Drago misses with a jab to the body
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Dunn scores with a four punch combination! Drago tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dunn's guard now. Drago pushing down on Dunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Drago wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Dunn wants to get back to his feet. Drago thows a huge punch but Dunn dodges it nicely.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Drago stops Dunn from getting back to his feet.
Drago is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Drago throws a head kick that misses and Dunn counters with a thumping low kick. Drago scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drago has just dragged him back down to the mat. Drago trying to control the action but Dunn is working from the bottom. Drago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drago with a poor takedown and Dunn counters with an inside leg kick. Drago swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunn counters with a good, hard body kick but Drago shrugs it off. Drago misses with a wild body shot. Drago with a lazy takedown attempt and Dunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Drago misses. A low kick from Drago is predictable there and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Drago. Drago darts in trying to clinch and Dunn counters with a leg kick. Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Drago misses with a takedown attempt and Dunn counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Drago shoots and misses and Dunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away. Drago throws a body kick the misses enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab. Drago wants to clinch and Dunn counters with a left and a right that stings Drago. Drago throws a lazy right hand but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drago fails with the takedown and Dunn counters with a nice leg kick. Dunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet. Drago darts in trying to clinch and Dunn counters with a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A head kick by Drago misses and Dunn counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Drago closes the distance looking to clinch and Dunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dunn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Drago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunn's waist but Dunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dunn clobbers Drago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Drago is looking to clinch. Dunn gets caught flat footed, as Drago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dunn is looking to stand up but Drago isn't so interested in that idea. Dunn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dunn keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drago lands a couple of digs. Drago looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago. Drago stands up and waves to Dunn to follow him. Drago closes the distance looking to clinch and Dunn counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four 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. Drago throws a head kick that misses and Dunn counters with a flying knee. Nice. Drago looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Drago scores with a hook to the body. Dunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drago digs a good body shot into Dunn's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago had his way with Jason Dunn in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drago tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance. Dunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Drago misses with a head kick.
Drago throws a combination that misses and Dunn counters with a nice kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunn cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt. Drago shoots and misses and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drago throws a head kick that misses and Dunn counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Drago tries for a takedown but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dunn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dunn lands the left hand. Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunn counters with an inside leg kick. Jason Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago. Drago throws a head kick that misses and Dunn counters with a one-two to the body. Drago wants to clinch and Dunn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drago is lucky that one didn't land flush. Drago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunn with a body punch. A glancing blow. Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunn counters with a one-two to the body. Drago tries for a takedown but Dunn circles away easily and Dunn counters with an outside leg kick.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away. Drago closes the distance but Dunn moves to the side and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunn, as that shot connected.
Dunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dunn scores with a three punch combo!
Dunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drago counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dunn's guard now. Drago trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jason Dunn. I think Dunn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Dunn! Jason Dunn is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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