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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Where is my mind. Mark Florence will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Florence!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a body punch but Florence moves out of range.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but Florence shows good takedown defense.
Durden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durden preventing the sweep.
Durden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Florence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Florence has escaped and now he's on top!
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durden wants to sweep but no luck.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Florence from controlling successfully.
Durden looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Florence is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Durden Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Florence's back instead.
Durden looking for the choke from the back.
Durden looking to break Florence's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Florence remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Durden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Durden doesn't have the hooks in and Florence manages to turn into his guard.
Durden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Florence 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 Durden.
Durden is not content to let Florence control the position.
Durden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Durden moves into full guard.
Florence passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Durden manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florence preventing the sweep.
Durden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Durden has his foot on Florence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Florence works his way back into a safe position though.
Florence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Florence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Florence defends easily.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Durden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Florence controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florence trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florence passes into half guard.
Durden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Florence is looking to stand but Florence has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Durden shoots in and bounces Florence off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Florence keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Florence dives on top into guard.
Florence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden keeping full guard, as Florence tries to pass.
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Florence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Florence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler Durden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Florence passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durden tries to roll over but Florence keeps him under control.
Florence trying to control from half guard but Durden is working away.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.
Florence misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Florence is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durden working for a triangle but Florence defends it easily.
Durden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking for a kimura but Florence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durden to get the leverage.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Florence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
Durden wants to free his trapped foot but Florence is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Florence is out of range.
Florence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden tries for a takedown but Florence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Florence is looking to control Durden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Florence avoid being mounted?
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Florence is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Durden is looking for a kimura but Florence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durden to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Florence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
Florence wants to control but Durden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Florence wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Florence is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back!
Durden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Florence's guard. Nice work there by Durden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden wants to control from the top but Florence keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florence pulls Durden in close to his closed guard and prevents Durden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Florence is retaining full guard.
Durden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Florence's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Florence defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Florence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
Durden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Florence keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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