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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
27
155 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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168 cm
25
154 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Winston Dunham III! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dunham III missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Velcic tries to bum rush Dunham III with a series of wild strikes but Dunham III uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dunham III missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dunham III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dunham III scores with a hook. Velcic tries to clinch but Dunham III moves out of range. Velcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A solid leg kick lands there for Dunham III.
Dunham III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dunham III misses with a straight left. Velcic tries to clinch but Dunham III is having none of it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunham III.
Dunham III cracks the inside of Velcic's front leg. Velcic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dunham III misses with an uppercut. Velcic saw that one coming. Velcic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dunham III avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dunham III moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Davor Velcic has been cut. Velcic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunham III.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunham III throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily. Dunham III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velcic's calf. Dunham III scoring well with a low kick there.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss. Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunham III. Velcic gets the takedown into side control. Dunham III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Velcic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Velcic slips a nice elbow through Dunham III's hands, connecting with Dunham III's forehead. Velcic trying to mount his opponent but Dunham III defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Velcic throwing shots but Dunham III is blocking nicely. 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! Velcic is looking to take a break and control but Dunham III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Velcic working Dunham III over with strikes. Velcic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Velcic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dunham III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velcic.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velcic moves nicely into side control. Dunham III is not content to let Velcic control the position. Dunham III is trying to improve his position. Dunham III takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velcic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dunham III works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Velcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunham III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velcic prevents Dunham III from standing back up.
Dunham III won't allow Velcic to pass to mount. Velcic thows a huge punch but Dunham III dodges it nicely.
Dunham III is not content to let Velcic control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Velcic will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Davor Velcic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velcic clobbers Dunham III with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Velcic takes one to the side of the head.
Velcic moves forwards but Dunham III connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dunham III misses with a right hand and Velcic counters with a straight right hand. Dunham III lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunham III throws a right hand that Velcic ducks under and follows up with a left that Velcic also avoids with ease. Velcic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Velcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunham III misses with a straight left. Dunham III tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Velcic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dunham III misses with a hook. Velcic ducked under it nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunham III throws out the jab. Velcic throws out a loose jab but Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid it. Dunham III looks to land a left hand but Velcic moved out of range nicely. Dunham III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A swing and a miss from Velcic.
That's one minute gone in the round. Velcic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A kick lands to the mid section there for Velcic. Dunham III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velcic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dunham III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dunham III throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic clinches. Dunham III is looking to break free of the clinch but Velcic has double underhooks. Dunham III struggles to land a body shot inside as Velcic controls his hands.
Velcic lands a nice uppercut. Velcic tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham III shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dunham III working hard to break the clinch. A right hand to the body from Dunham III.
Velcic misses with the head strike.
Velcic struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunham III controls his hands.
Velcic tries to work over Dunham III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dunham III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velcic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velcic lands a shot to the body. Velcic throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velcic tries for a takedown but Dunham III manages to get underhooks.
Velcic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunham III is rocked! Velcic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Dunham III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Velcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dunham III is looking to break free of the clinch but Velcic has double underhooks. Velcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunham III backwards. Velcic throws a head punch that misses. Velcic swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid it. Velcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunham III backwards. Velcic has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham III.
Dunham III blocking some punches.
Velcic lands a big right hand that drops Dunham III! The killer instinct kicks in and Velcic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Velcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davor Velcic! A victorious Davor Velcic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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