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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sun Lutang (ranked 303 p4p, 353 weight class) and Small Dayton (ranked 31 p4p, 38 weight class). Lutang comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The LuTang. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 cm 33 154 22 - 11 - 0 |
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160 cm 33 151 27 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler Solid Muay Thai Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton ! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses. Dayton walks into a jab. Nice shot by Lutang. Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice jab there from Lutang. Dayton walks into a left hand. Lutang connects with a leg kick. Lutang throws a combination that misses and Dayton counters by clinching up. Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lutang smiles and moves away.
Lutang throws a lazy head kick and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control. Lutang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control. Dayton working over Lutang with some ground and pound. Lutang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lutang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lutang tries to get out of the position. Lutang wants to improve his position but Dayton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dayton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dayton trying to mount his opponent but Lutang defends it. Dayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lutang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayton . Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Lutang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lutang tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg. Dayton is trying to work for a kimura but Lutang is defending well.
Dayton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Lutang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Lutang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Lutang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutang manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Lutang's guard. Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dayton scoring with punches to the head and body. Dayton landing with the ground and pound. Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lutang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lutang's head. Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Lutang blocks nicely. Dayton landing with the ground and pound. Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lutang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dayton stands up over Lutang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dayton throws a big right hand that misses. Dayton distracts Lutang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lutang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton . Dayton won't allow Lutang to sweep him here. Lutang wants to control but Dayton passes easily into half guard.
Dayton with the ground and pound but Lutang uses the opportunity to regain guard. Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dayton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lutang defends it well. Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing. A big left from Lutang misses. Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang. Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Dayton blocks a low kick nicely. Dayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lutang throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily. Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot. Lutang with the inside leg kick. Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot. A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses. Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far. Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dayton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang. 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! Lutang scores with a hook to the body. Dayton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dayton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lutang misses with a hook. Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target. Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Lutang. Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang. Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around? Lutang lands with a good body shot. Lutang digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
Lutang throws the left hand but Dayton avoids the punch easily. Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it. Lutang cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs. Dayton walks into a jab. Lutang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lutang connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back. The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lutang lands with a nice body punch. Lutang looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range. Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Lutang cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot. Dayton feints the counter takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang dominated that second round. 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! Dayton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dayton feints the counter takedown. It looks like Lutang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lutang misses with a hook. The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutang lands with a straight right. Dayton didn't see that one coming. Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang. And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lutang scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lutang swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Jab by Lutang. Lutang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lutang lands the left hand. Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang. Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lutang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dayton . Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dayton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dayton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lutang lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lutang jabs at Dayton 's body. A jab from Lutang misses. Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance. 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! Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye. Lutang looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range. Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lutang connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance. Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dayton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayton . Lutang tries to work over Dayton 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Lutang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dayton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dayton pulls guard effortlessly. Lutang tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard. Lutang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dayton controls Lutang momentarily but Lutang frees himself. Lutang wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving. Lutang stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton . Dayton tries to strike from the bottom.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lutang manages to get himself to full guard.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dayton throws a big elbow that misses. Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lutang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dayton on the ground. Dayton postures up.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dayton being controlled here momentarily. Lutang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lutang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang! A relieved looking Sun Lutang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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