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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingadingading Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingadingading Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 cm
25
146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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174 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dingadingading Dong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Acker! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Acker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Acker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dong has escaped and now he's on top! Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Acker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dong! Dong regains half guard. Dong is pressing down on Acker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dong wants to sweep here but Acker controlling him for the moment. Acker throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely. Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Acker is looking to work some ground and pound but Dong has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acker defends well. Dong is breathing heavily. Dong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acker can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Dong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dong looking to secure an arm triangle but Acker defends it well. Acker wants to control but Dong is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Acker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dong has a good base and remains in mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Acker regains half guard. Acker looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dong works his foot free and advances to mount. Acker working to try and regain half guard.
Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time. Acker is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Acker tries to hold on but Dong postures up. Acker tries to reverse the position but Dong maintains control. Acker manages to regain half guard. Good work. Acker is trying to get back to full guard. Acker looking for submissions off his back. Dong sitting and controlling from the half guard. Acker is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Acker is defending well.
Dong is thwarting Acker's attempts to control the position. Acker looking for submissions off his back. Dong is keen to just control but Acker is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Acker. Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Acker but Acker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Acker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dong is trying to defend but Acker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Acker seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dingadingading Dong will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Acker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dong is working hard here to advance position. Arthur Acker has got the better of the ground game so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Acker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acker pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dong tries to roll over but Acker keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Acker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dong to the mat! Dong manages to get full guard. Acker wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position. Acker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dong! Acker is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control. Acker regains half guard. Acker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dong is looking for a kimura but Acker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dong to get the leverage. Dong wants to control but Acker is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Acker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Acker looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Acker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Acker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acker working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
Acker has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though. Dong has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Acker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dong is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Acker pulls down on the head and he's put Dong to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Acker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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