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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Ducreux (ranked 2505 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Dale Doback (ranked 287 p4p, 400 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Ducreux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Doback!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducreux closes the distance and clinches.
Ducreux gets through Doback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Ducreux wants a takedown.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Ducreux controls his hands.
Ducreux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ducreux pulls guard effortlessly.
Doback preventing the sweep.
Doback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ducreux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sydney Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Doback wants to control from the top but Ducreux keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducreux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ducreux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doback is one step ahead there.
Doback is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doback pushes down on Ducreux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ducreux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doback keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ducreux wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doback forces Ducreux back against the cage and clinches.
Ducreux manages to break the clinch.
Ducreux gets tackled into the cage by Doback. Doback maintains the clinch.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ducreux.
Ducreux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doback pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ducreux cracks Doback with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducreux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doback defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ducreux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doback fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ducreux fails with a takedown attempt.
Ducreux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ducreux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Ducreux to work.
Doback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doback is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducreux shoots in and drives through. Doback sprawls well.
Doback swings for the body but Ducreux moves out of range.
Ducreux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doback swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doback! But no joy.
Doback tries to clinch there but Ducreux circles away.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ducreux.
As Ducreux backs off Doback throws a huge counter combo but Ducreux manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut lands for Doback. That snapped Ducreux's head back.
It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Dale Doback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ducreux.
No luck for Ducreux with that takedown attempt.
Doback gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doback working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Ducreux shoots in but no luck this time.
Ducreux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doback has Ducreux up against the cage in a clinch.
Ducreux prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Ducreux.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ducreux.
Ducreux is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ducreux blocks a body shot from Doback.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Ducreux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Ducreux blocking some punches.
Ducreux blocks an uppercut.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback lands a right hand.
Ducreux breaks from the clinch.
Ducreux has a takedown stuffed.
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doback just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ducreux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducreux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ducreux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doback fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ducreux, pushing him back against the cage.
Ducreux jumps guard but Doback stands there with Ducreux around his waist. Ducreux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doback misses with some punches.
Ducreux can't break the clinch.
Doback stalling in the clinch but Ducreux improves position.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but Doback won't allow it.
Doback wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doback pushes Ducreux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Dale Doback seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ducreux jumps guard but Doback stands there with Ducreux around his waist. Ducreux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducreux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ducreux keeping full guard, as Doback tries to pass.
Ducreux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doback defends well.
Doback is fighting to break Ducreux's control of his arms but Ducreux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doback wants to get up but he can't break Ducreux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doback is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ducreux keeping moving, preventing Doback from controlling successfully.
Doback's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Ducreux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Doback swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ducreux or perhaps it was just good defense by Doback, which made it look bad.
No luck for Ducreux with that takedown attempt.
Doback let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ducreux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doback tries to avoid it but Ducreux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doback to the ground. Doback escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ducreux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doback looks to land a left hand but Ducreux moved out of range nicely.
Doback has managed to clinch.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux fails to pull guard.
Ducreux is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Ducreux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doback after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ducreux breaks the clinch.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Ducreux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ducreux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doback gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doback lands a body shot.
Ducreux prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Ducreux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
Ducreux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doback lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Ducreux controls his hands.
Doback prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doback is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but Doback won't allow it.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Ducreux avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ducreux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducreux breaks from the clinch.
Doback clinches up with Ducreux and pushes him back against the cage.
Ducreux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doback pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doback pushes Ducreux up against the cage in a clinch.
Doback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback breaks the clinch.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Ducreux is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Doback misses.
Ducreux attempts a counter takedown but Doback avoids it well and moves away.
Doback fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ducreux, pushing him back against the cage.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doback just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doback misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback works on Ducreux's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Ducreux is trying to pull guard but Doback turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doback drives through and clinches with Ducreux against the cage.
Joseph Ducreux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducreux tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Doback comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doback 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Doback!
An out of breath Dale Doback thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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