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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fronk Mor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fronk Mor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis DeYoung!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mor enables DeYoung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeYoung preventing the sweep.
DeYoung trying to control but Mor is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dennis DeYoung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mor shoots and misses
and DeYoung counters with a takedown into side control.
DeYoung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DeYoung wants to control but Mor is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
DeYoung is looking to take a break and control but Mor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeYoung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mor is trying to get back to half guard.
Mor sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mor actively working from the bottom here.
DeYoung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mor wants to control but DeYoung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeYoung tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mor tries to get to full guard but DeYoung has control of the leg.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but Mor defending well.
Mor tries to roll over but DeYoung keeps him under control.
Mor is staying active underneath DeYoung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeYoung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mor trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mor shoots in for a takedown but DeYoung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fronk Mor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mor with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeYoung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeYoung pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeYoung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mor is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeYoung tightens his grip and picks Mor up, before dumping him to the ground. Mor manages to land in guard.
DeYoung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeYoung connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeYoung throwing strikes but missing.
Mor working for a triangle but DeYoung defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeYoung chips away with some ground and pound.
DeYoung tries to free his leg and advance position but Mor is retaining full guard.
DeYoung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
Mor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeYoung stopping the sweep attempt from Mor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeYoung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeYoung throws a big elbow that misses.
DeYoung wants to control from the top but Mor keeps moving.
Dennis DeYoung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mor misses with a takedown
and DeYoung counters with a single leg into guard. Mor didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeYoung is looking to stand up but Mor won't let him.
DeYoung landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeYoung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mor!
DeYoung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mor tries for a kimura but DeYoung is defending well.
DeYoung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis DeYoung 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.
Mor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeYoung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dennis DeYoung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeYoung with a nice head shot there.
DeYoung postures up.
DeYoung landing some decent shots from guard.
Mor has his foot on DeYoung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeYoung works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. DeYoung is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mor.
Mor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by DeYoung.
DeYoung stands up and beckons Mor to his feet.
DeYoung feints and as Mor raises his hands in defense, DeYoung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mor is looking for a triangle but DeYoung pushes his legs off easily.
Mor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeYoung defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeYoung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeYoung throwing strikes but missing.
DeYoung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mor holds on and takes a little breather.
Mor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
DeYoung won't allow Mor to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung trying to control but Mor is working from the bottom.
Dennis DeYoung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DeYoung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mor on his heels. He'll look to pass Mor's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeYoung postures up.
DeYoung wants to get up but he can't break Mor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeYoung postures up in Mor's guard and throws a big left but Mor blocks it.
Mor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and DeYoung is now in half guard.
Mor is looking to improve his position.
DeYoung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mor defending well though.
Mor has his hands clasped together around DeYoung's back. He's all about the action.
DeYoung trying to control the action but Mor is working from the bottom.
Mor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeYoung is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mor looking for submissions off his back.
DeYoung working Mor over with strikes.
DeYoung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mor trying to hold on to DeYoung's head to control him but DeYoung postures up.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but Mor defending well.
DeYoung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mor gets full guard.
Mor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeYoung throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
DeYoung throwing strikes from guard but Mor blocks nicely.
Mor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dennis DeYoung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
DeYoung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeYoung passes Mor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mor regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeYoung tries to free his leg and advance position but Mor is retaining full guard.
DeYoung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mor's guard.
DeYoung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mor's head.
Mor works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis DeYoung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeYoung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeYoung wants to pass the guard but Mor is keeping the position.
Mor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeYoung!
Mor has hold of DeYoung's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DeYoung manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DeYoung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DeYoung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeYoung is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeYoung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mor looking to secure an arm triangle but DeYoung defends it well.
Mor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DeYoung can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeYoung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mor.
DeYoung is desperately trying to improve his position but Mor has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung tries to hold on but Mor pushes him away.
DeYoung tries to improve his position but instead Mor has taken his back!
Mor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DeYoung defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeYoung turns into Mor and is now in his guard.
DeYoung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeYoung trying to control the position from guard on top but Mor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeYoung preventing the sweep.
Mor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeYoung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung trying to control but Mor is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dennis DeYoung wasn't active enough on the ground.
DeYoung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeYoung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeYoung won't allow Mor to sweep him here.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
Mor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeYoung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeYoung landing some decent shots from guard.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mor looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeYoung is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeYoung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mor is looking for a triangle but DeYoung pushes his legs off easily.
DeYoung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennis DeYoung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
Mor controls DeYoung momentarily but DeYoung frees himself.
DeYoung wants to control from the top but Mor keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fronk Mor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dennis DeYoung wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mor misses with a takedown attempt
so DeYoung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fronk Mor.
Well DeYoung 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis DeYoung!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dennis DeYoung made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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