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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rune Calland (ranked 2168 p4p, 1769 weight class) and Jude Donovan (ranked 256 p4p, 222 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rune Calland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jude Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calland lands with a hook. Donovan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donovan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calland's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calland is trying to control the position but Donovan postures up.
Donovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donovan tries to roll over but Calland keeps him under control.
Donovan is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan manages to get to full guard.
Calland postures up.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calland is one step ahead there.
Donovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calland has picked Donovan up and slammed him! Donovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Calland manages to pass to side control!
Donovan trying to control but Calland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calland has the hooks in. Donovan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Calland controlling well, preventing Donovan from escaping the position.
Calland biding his time, looking for the opening.
Calland is hanging on to Donovan's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Calland's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Donovan is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Donovan right now.
Calland has the hooks in. Donovan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donovan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calland gets his hands free as Donovan looks to control.
Calland controlling the position well here. Donovan rolled but Calland kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Calland is hanging on to Donovan's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Calland's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Calland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donovan.
Donovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calland throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but Calland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Calland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rune Calland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Donovan.
Donovan tries for a takedown but Calland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donovan.
Calland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donovan darts in looking for a takedown but Calland gets double underhooks and turns Donovan into the cage.
Calland throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Calland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around?
Donovan fails with the takedown.
Calland tried to counter with a leg kick but Donovan avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calland is controlling Donovan's trapped leg to prevent Donovan from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan thows a huge punch but Calland dodges it nicely.
Donovan trying to control from half guard but Calland is working away.
Calland trying to control but Donovan postures up.
Donovan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calland to regain full guard.
Calland pulls Donovan in to control the position.
Donovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Calland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calland looking to control.
Donovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donovan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donovan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donovan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calland's head.
Donovan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Calland sprawls well. He's pushed Donovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donovan has a takedown stuffed.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calland as he jumps to the side.
Rune Calland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches up with Calland, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes Calland against the cage but Calland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calland. That's going to slow Donovan down.
Donovan dives in and scores a takedown into Calland's guard.
Donovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calland 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Calland has wrist control.
Donovan content to stall in guard here.
Donovan trying to control but Calland is working from the bottom.
Calland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calland is pulling down on Donovan's head. It's preventing any offense from Donovan, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donovan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jude Donovan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Donovan has a takedown stuffed.
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan tries for a takedown but Calland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rune Calland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Donovan.
Nice shot by Donovan.
Donovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calland sprawls well initially but Donovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donovan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calland defending well though.
Donovan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calland.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is in close to Calland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Calland blocks nicely.
Calland pulls Donovan in close to prevent any damage.
Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calland has momentary wrist control but Donovan slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Calland trying to keep a closed guard but Donovan is proving a slippery customer.
Donovan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Donovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donovan looking to sit in guard and control but Calland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donovan is on top in guard.
Donovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jude Donovan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Calland keeps moving.
Donovan throws an elbow that misses. Calland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donovan's guard. Nice move by Calland!
Calland wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donovan is looking to sweep but instead, Calland has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan looking for submissions off his back.
Donovan tries to roll over but Calland keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donovan works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jude Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donovan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jude Donovan!
Jude Donovan made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.
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energy
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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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