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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Pratchett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
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195 lbs
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190 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Pratchett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Dillon! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pratchett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. No joy there for Pratchett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratchett fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pratchett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dillon really felt that one! Dillon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dillon thuds a left hand into Pratchett's body. Pratchett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillon as he jumps to the side. Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pratchett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pratchett shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillon tries to sprawl out of it but Pratchett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Pratchett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dillon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Dillon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dillon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pratchett rushes Dillon and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pratchett looking to slow down the pace here. Pratchett prevents Dillon from breaking the clinch. Dillon prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillon wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
Pratchett keeps control of Dillon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dillon wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
Pratchett prevents Dillon from breaking the clinch. Dillon can't break the clinch.
Dillon tries to break the clinch but Pratchett is controlling the position. Dillon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pratchett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dillon to the mat. Dillon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Dillon is working an open guard so Pratchett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Decent striking displayed by Dillon there. Pratchett shoots in and drives through. Dillon sprawls well. Dillon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillon misses with the combination.
Dillon dodges the punch combination from Pratchett.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pratchett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillon as he jumps to the side. Dillon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dillon duly obliges.
Pratchett is rocked! Pratchett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillon tries to bum rush Pratchett with a series of wild strikes but Pratchett uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dillon jabs Pratchett right on the nose. Pratchett blinks but takes it well. Oh Pratchett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dillon throws a combination that misses and Pratchett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Dillon is trying to break the clinch but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage. Dillon looks gassed! Dillon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillon tries to work over Pratchett's front leg with a kick but Pratchett checks it. Pratchett seems to have got his legs back now. Pratchett wants to clinch. Dillon drops his hands momentarily and Pratchett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pratchett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but Pratchett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A combination from Dillon does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pratchett misses with a few strikes there.
Roger Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pratchett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but Pratchett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice body punch from Dillon. Pratchett fails in his attempt to clinch. Pratchett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillon. Nice sprawl there from Dillon as Pratchett shoots in. Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Pratchett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dillon throws a series of punches but Pratchett moves out of range. Dillon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pratchett fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dillon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Pratchett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillon as he avoids it easily. No joy there for Dillon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon rushes Pratchett and presses him up against the cage. Dillon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pratchett.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dillon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pratchett counters with a thumping low kick. Dillon closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pratchett slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
No joy there for Dillon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillon sprawls well. He's pushed Pratchett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Dillon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Pratchett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dillon tries to bum rush Pratchett with a series of wild strikes but Pratchett uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pratchett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pratchett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pratchett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pratchett manages to break the clinch.
Pratchett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dillon 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.
Dillon throws a right hand that Pratchett ducks under and follows up with a left that Pratchett also avoids with ease. Dillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pratchett counters by moving into the clinch. Dillon tries to break the clinch but Pratchett is controlling the position. Dillon wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
Dillon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pratchett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dillon has had enough of the clinch but Pratchett keeps him there for the moment. Pratchett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dillon prevents it.
Dillon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage. Pratchett breaks the clinch.
Pratchett closes the distance and clinches up with Dillon, looking for a takedown. Pratchett pushes Dillon against the cage but Dillon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Pratchett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dillon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dillon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Pratchett.
Dillon can't break the clinch.
Pratchett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Dillon wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillon wants to get back to striking at distance but Pratchett won't allow it.
Dillon is breathing heavily. Stalling in the clinch from Pratchett.
Dillon has had enough of the clinch but Pratchett keeps him there for the moment. Dillon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dillon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillon breaks from the clinch.
Dillon looks to land a combination but Pratchett avoids it well. Pratchett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillon. Pratchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dillon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pratchett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Dillon bucks up and throws Pratchett to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Pratchett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pratchett moves away from the strike by Dillon. Pratchett fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dillon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pratchett counters with a series of strikes. Dillon will be more careful next time no doubt. Pratchett tries for a takedown but Dillon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Roger Dillon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pratchett avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pratchett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Dillon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A combination from Dillon does no damage. Nice takedown defense from Dillon. No joy for Pratchett on that attempt. Jab, jab by Dillon - just one landing. A combination from Dillon does no damage. Roger Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dillon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pratchett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pratchett showed some decent athleticism there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pratchett connects with a nice short shot to Dillon's temple. Dillon kicks off Pratchett and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pratchett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillon.
Dillon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pratchett. Pratchett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pratchett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pratchett counters by moving into the clinch. Dillon wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
Dillon is trying to break free. Pratchett prevents Dillon from breaking the clinch. Dillon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage. Dillon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dillon is trying to break free. Pratchett tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillon shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dillon is trying to break the clinch but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage. Dillon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillon can't break the clinch.
Pratchett prevents Dillon from breaking the clinch. Dillon can't break the clinch.
Dillon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pratchett prevents Dillon from breaking the clinch. Pratchett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dillon tries to break the clinch but Pratchett is controlling the position. Dillon wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
Dillon is trying to break free. Pratchett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dillon can't break the clinch.
Dillon wants to break free but Pratchett has control.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
Dillon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pratchett has him pressed against the cage. Dillon wants to get back to striking at distance but Pratchett won't allow it.
Dillon is looking to break free of the clinch but Pratchett has double underhooks. Dillon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pratchett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dillon is looking to break free of the clinch but Pratchett has double underhooks. Dillon is looking to break free of the clinch but Pratchett has double underhooks. Pratchett manages to break the clinch.
Dillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Pratchett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dillon lands a two punch combo.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pratchett moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dillon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pratchett fails with the takedown. Pratchett slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
Dillon throws a right and a left that Pratchett avoids nicely. Nice body punch from Dillon. Horrible takedown by Pratchett or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon which made him look bad. Dillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillon throws a series of punches but Pratchett avoids them all with ease. Pratchett throws a series of punches but Dillon avoids them all with ease. Pratchett misses with the combination.
Dillon avoids the head kick by Pratchett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pratchett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillon as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Pratchett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dillon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Dillon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett scores with a one two! Dillon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Dillon clinches but Pratchett breaks the clinch and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pratchett throws a combination. Dillon tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Pratchett clinches with his opponent.
Pratchett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dillon prevents it.
Knees to the body from Pratchett.
Pratchett breaks the clinch.
Pratchett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dillon's guard. Dillon keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully. Pratchett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Pratchett scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pratchett won't allow Dillon to get back to his feet. Dillon wriggles free and stands up. Pratchett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terry Pratchett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dillon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pratchett stumbling backwards into the cage! Pratchett bounces back off the cage towards Dillon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dillon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dillon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roger Dillon!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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