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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 cm
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Engle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Austin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engle's guard.
Engle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engle working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Engle is keeping the position.
Engle 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engle working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
Austin trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Engle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Engle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Engle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Austin escapes and throws Engle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engle defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Engle to pass into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Chris Engle has been cut.
Engle can't escape the position.
Austin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engle tries to reverse the position but Austin maintains control.
Engle is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a big elbow.
Austin wants to control the pace but Engle is squirming around nicely.
Engle can't escape the position.
Engle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Austin.
Engle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Austin controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Engle's cut.
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.
Engle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a shoot takedown. Engle fights it but they end up in guard.
Engle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engle looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Engle is retaining full guard.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin advances position into side control!
Engle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Austin is keen to just control but Engle is a slippery customer.
Engle wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
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.
Engle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Engle missing with punches from the bottom.
Engle actively working from the bottom here.
Engle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Engle misses with a takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Engle trying to get back to full guard but Austin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Austin throws some wild stikes that Engle manages to avoid easily.
Austin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Engle to take his back!
Austin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Engle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Austin doesn't have the hooks in and Engle manages to turn into his guard.
Austin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but Engle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Engle feints and as Austin raises his hands in defense, Engle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Engle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Austin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Engle has Austin in his guard.
Engle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engle looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Engle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dwayne Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Engle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engle gets full guard.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chris Engle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Austin passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Engle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Engle wants to get back to full guard.
Engle is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Engle punching from the bottom.
Austin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engle keeps working.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Engle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Austin counters with a shoot takedown. Engle fights it but they end up in guard.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Engle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engle has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Austin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Austin!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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