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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Askren!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane moves away from the strike by Askren.
Askren slips under a jab.
Askren scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Donny Dane has been cut.
Dane lands a head shot.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dane throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Dane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dane scores with a shot to the body.
Askren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dane was covering up waiting for the punch and Askren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Askren wants to get up but he can't break Dane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dane has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
Askren would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dane has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
Dane keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dane pinned against the cage. Dane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dane scores with a hook.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Dane tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Askren.
Askren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dane sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Dane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a head kick but Dane moves out of range.
Dane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Askren sprawls well. Askren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dane gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dane finds it's way round the side to connect with Askren's head.
Askren moves out of range as Dane strikes.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but Dane slips the punch.
Dane punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dane keeps the fight on the outside.
Askren scores a takedown into full mount!
Dane is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws some wild stikes that Dane manages to avoid easily.
Dane is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.
Dane wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dane is looking to escape.
Dane regains half guard.
Dane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Askren seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Askren is thwarting Dane's attempts to control the position.
Dane wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dane tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dane to the ground. Dane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dane throws a lazy uppercut
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren thows a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. Dane moves away and avoids it.
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dane wants it to stay on the feet.
Dane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Askren looks gassed!
Dane lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Dane cracks Askren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dane jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dane tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dane to the ground. Dane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Donny Dane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Dane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askren doesn't seem phased though.
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren misses with a double jab.
Dane just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dane throws a shot to the body.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Dane.
Dane connects with a single shot there.
Askren walks into a jab.
Donny Dane is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren slips a jab from Dane.
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren throws a series of punches but Dane moves out of range.
Askren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Jab from Dane.
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dane pinned against the cage. Dane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Dane tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren motions for Dane to come forward. Askren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dane scores with a decent looking hook.
Dane lands with a cross.
Askren thows a body shot but no joy.
Askren needs to keep his hands up - Dane had a free shot at his head there.
Dane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
John Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askren.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Askren.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Dane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askren shoots in but Dane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dane digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Askren takes one to the chin there.
Dane scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dane.
Dane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane connects with a body shot.
Askren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Askren pinned against the cage. Askren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Dane lands a glancing blow to the side of Askren's head.
Dane digs a good body shot into Askren's ribs.
Dane scores with a decent looking hook.
Dane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dane misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Dane throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Dane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dane finds it's target.
A jab from Dane misses.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dane but Dane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dane lands a body shot.
Askren slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren slips under a jab.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dane.
Askren slips a straight right by Dane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Dane as Askren shoots in.
Dane staying out of range there.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dane throws a shot to the body.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Askren misses the target.
Dane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dane.
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dane connects with a nice looking jab.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dane misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Dane lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Dane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dane as he avoids it easily.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Askren.
Askren stuffs the takedown.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dane throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Dane throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Dane lands an overhand right.
Dane scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Askren is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Askren blocks a low kick nicely.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Dane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dane scores a takedown into full mount!
John Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane with good strikes from the mount here!
Dane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dane looking to control but Askren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Askren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Askren!
Dane is controlling Askren's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane looking to control.
Dane has a closed guard, preventing Askren from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dane being controlled here, momentarily.
Dane is pulling down on Askren's head to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Donny Dane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Askren avoids the body shot from Dane.
Dane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dane missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dane circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dane.
Dane thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donny Dane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askren throws a right and a left that Dane avoids nicely.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Dane misses.
Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Dane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Askren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dane sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dane as Askren tries to tie him up.
Askren is working for takedown but Dane is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Dane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Dane!
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