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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 913 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 131 p4p, 171 weight class). Dukat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guillotine (Swordz) . Noah Ortega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gul Dukat's chin.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukat shoots in and bounces Ortega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Dukat trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dukat managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega stays in close to Dukat's body and controls the position.
Dukat looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Dukat is keeping the position.
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega controlling from the top position.
Dukat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Dukat trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ortega trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Dukat.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dukat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dukat lands a nice uppercut.
Dukat misses with a punch to the body.
Dukat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dukat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ortega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dukat's brow.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dukat misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ortega.
Dukat jumps guard.
Dukat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortega passes Dukat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Dukat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukat sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat manages to get to full guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dukat is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukat lands a couple of digs.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gul Dukat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dukat but Dukat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dukat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Dukat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukat continues to drive forward.
Dukat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortega sprawls and moves away.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
Dukat throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Dukat lands.
Ortega dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gul Dukat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Dukat with a jab.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Dukat.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Dukat gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Dukat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Dukat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortega sprawls well initially but Dukat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dukat lands with a punch from half guard.
Dukat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dukat wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
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. Dukat connects with a nice short shot to Ortega's temple.
Dukat working Ortega over with strikes.
Dukat is nestled in close to Ortega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nice strikes from Dukat there.
Dukat drops an elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Dukat winds up and cracks Ortega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Ortega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ortega.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Ortega is looking for a triangle here but Dukat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dukat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ortega down.
Dukat scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dukat trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dukat trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dukat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega gets full guard.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Dukat slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dukat escapes and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ortega regains half guard.
Ortega keeping control of the position.
Dukat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away.
Ortega has a hand on Dukat's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dukat takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dukat with shots to the head and body - Ortega looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dukat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dukat 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.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukat landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gul Dukat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dukat to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega tries to sprawl but Dukat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukat is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dukat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega!
Ortega is trying desperately to improve position.
Dukat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dukat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortega is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dukat lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dukat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dukat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ortega is rocked!
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ortega is still in real trouble! Can Dukat finish him?
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukat controlling the position easily from mount.
Ortega regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dukat works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Dukat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukat distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukat trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Dukat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dukat distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is adopting a defensive guard.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Dukat slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukat trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega striking off his back but it's not causing Dukat any problems.
Dukat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega managing to control the position.
Gul Dukat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Dukat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortega controls Dukat momentarily but Dukat frees himself.
Dukat trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
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.
Dukat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Noah Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dukat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortega has his foot on Dukat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukat works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dukat, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat wins by unanimous decision!
Gul Dukat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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