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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Mufflin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Mufflin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mufflin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones controls Mufflin momentarily but Mufflin frees himself.
Mufflin content to stall in guard here.
Mufflin passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Mufflin's head to control him but Mufflin postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Mufflin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Mufflin has mounted him!
Mufflin controlling the pace for now.
Jones has given up his back.
Mufflin has good solid back control here.
Jones wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mufflin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Mufflin controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Mufflin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones just trying to survive but Mufflin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mufflin controlling the positon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Derek Mufflin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mufflin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick Mufflin off but Mufflin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mufflin trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Mufflin 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.
Mufflin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to control but Mufflin is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Mufflin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Mufflin isn't so interested in that idea.
Mufflin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones working a defensive guard but Mufflin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufflin controlling the action here.
Mufflin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mufflin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mufflin controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Mufflin has a good base and remains in mount.
Mufflin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Mufflin.
Mufflin gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mufflin in a clinch.
Mufflin manages to break the clinch.
Mufflin scores a takedown into full mount!
Mufflin controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mufflin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Mufflin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones tries to control the position but Mufflin now has his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mufflin keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Mufflin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mufflin's head.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Mufflin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Mufflin!
Mufflin passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mufflin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mufflin.
Mufflin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mufflin manages to move to mount!
Mufflin controlling his opponent.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin controlling the position easily from mount.
Mufflin scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Mufflin has a good base and remains in mount.
Mufflin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Mufflin has taken his back - oops!
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mufflin on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mufflin controlling the positon.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Mufflin is in full control for now.
Mufflin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Mufflin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mufflin has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mufflin controlling the positon.
Derek Mufflin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mufflin has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Derek Mufflin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mufflin controls the position.
Mufflin has his arm under Jones's chin here. Game over son! Mufflin squeezes tightly and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Mufflin!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
44% |
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