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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adam Dunne was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, The Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunne stuffs the takedown.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunne.
Dunne misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunne counters with a head kick. That will keep Rock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock's head.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
Rock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dunne passes to side control.
Rock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dunne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dunne misses with a two punch combination.
Rock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunne is stalling in the full guard.
Rock pushes Dunne off and gets back to his feet.
Rock tries to land a body kick
so Dunne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rock is trying to control the position but Dunne postures up.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Dunne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunne thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rock misses with a takedown
and Dunne counters with a left and a right that stings Rock.
Rock misses with a takedown
and Dunne counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dunne cracks Rock with a big elbow.
Dunne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock keeps working.
Dunne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dunne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dunne is putting a hurting on Rock here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Dunne crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
Dunne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rock some visible discomfort.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Dunne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rock misses with a takedown
and Dunne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dunne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunne throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunne connects with a nice short shot to Rock's temple.
Dunne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunne lands with a punch from half guard.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunne.
Dunne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock tries to roll over but Dunne keeps him under control.
Dunne lands with a punch from half guard.
Rock trying to hold on to Dunne's head to control him but Dunne postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunne throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Rock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dunne counters with a head kick.
Rock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dunne counters with a head kick. That will keep Rock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dunne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Dunne looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunne counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunne tries to score a body lock takedown but Rock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunne stalling in the clinch but Rock improves position.
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dunne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunne is one step ahead there.
Dunne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rock wants to stand up but Dunne is controlling him.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rock wants to get back to his feet but Dunne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunne is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Dunne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock wants to clinch but Dunne slips to the side
and Dunne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rock!
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dunne landing strikes from the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Dunne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rock tries for a takedown but Dunne circles away easily
and Dunne counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rock throws a body kick the misses
and Dunne counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at Dunne to acknowledge the strikes.
Dunne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunne.
Rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunne.
Dunne throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
Dunne wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is trying to control the position but Dunne postures up.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunne postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it.
Dunne wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock is trying to control the position but Dunne postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunne throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Dunne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dunne lands a couple of digs.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Dunne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock thows a leg kick but Dunne checks it
and Dunne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock tries for a takedown but Dunne circles away easily
and Dunne counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock looks to clinch
and Dunne counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at Dunne to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Rock is predictable there
and Dunne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rock's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunne throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
Dunne stops Rock from standing up.
Dunne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rock's head.
Dunne passes Rock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunne lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Dunne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Dunne!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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