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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Chokespear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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206 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
23
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Duke! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Chokespear! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chokespear stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chokespear misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chokespear gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like William Chokespear has been cut. Excellent takedown into side control there by Duke. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chokespear is trying to escape the position but Duke is controlling the position. Duke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chokespear keeps working. Duke slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chokespear manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duke's best efforts. Duke tries to pass to full mount but Chokespear defends it. Duke is keen to just control but Chokespear is a slippery customer. Duke throwing shots but Chokespear is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Duke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chokespear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duke. Chokespear is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chokespear is trying to control but Duke passes into side control!
Duke wants to control for a moment but Chokespear uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Chokespear trying to control but Duke postures up.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Nice defenses there by Chokespear. Duke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Duke gets caught flat footed, as Chokespear shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Duke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duke tries to get out of the position. Chokespear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Duke dominated that round. The cut man is working on William Chokespear's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chokespear fails with a takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Duke scores with a four punch combination! Chokespear is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duke's half guard. Chokespear prevents Duke from standing back up.
Duke tries to get to full guard but Chokespear has control of the leg. Duke gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chokespear is standing up over Duke. Duke looks to escape but Chokespear dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Duke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Duke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chokespear on the ground. Chokespear goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chokespear's guard! Nice work there by Duke!
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. Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chokespear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chokespear working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chokespear is on top in guard.
Duke trying to keep a closed guard but Chokespear is proving a slippery customer.
Duke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chokespear is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Chokespear preventing the sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Duke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dustin Duke will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on William Chokespear's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chokespear misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chokespear misses with a takedown attempt and Duke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chokespear thinking. Duke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Duke throws a one two combo.
A jab from Duke does it's job there.
That has opened up William Chokespear's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chokespear. Chokespear circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chokespear is rocked! Duke thows a left - swing and a miss! Duke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke misses with the combination.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chokespear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Duke counters with a left and a right that stings Chokespear. Dustin Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Chokespear. Chokespear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Duke wants to clinch. Duke tries to bum rush Chokespear with a series of wild strikes but Chokespear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chokespear takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The cut above William Chokespear's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Chokespear shoots and misses and Duke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Duke scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Chokespear is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him? Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chokespear seems to have recovered his senses. Dustin Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Duke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke lands a glancing blow to the side of Chokespear's head.
William Chokespear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Duke dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Duke scores with a nice head shot. Duke looks to land a combination. Chokespear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duke clinches. Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chokespear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duke sprawls well. Duke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chokespear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duke throws a shot to the body.
Duke shoots in and drives through. Chokespear sprawls well. Chokespear fails with the takedown and Duke moves into the clinch. Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chokespear tries for a takedown but Duke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chokespear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Duke dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Duke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chokespear. Duke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chokespear dodges the punch combination from Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chokespear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Duke counters with a series of strikes. Chokespear will be more careful next time no doubt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Chokespear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Duke! Dustin Duke is the new light heavyweight champion!
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