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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali MPanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avree Dubree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali MPanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avree Dubree!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MPanga.
Dubree leaves MPanga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubree.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dubree.
Dubree displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MPanga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali MPanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MPanga misses with a two punch combination.
Dubree keeps MPanga at a distance using the push kick.
MPanga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dubree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MPanga is breathing heavily.
MPanga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubree as he jumps to the side.
Dubree lands a leg kick that knocks MPanga off balance momentarily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dubree has eaten all the pies!
MPanga tries for a takedown but Dubree sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dubree closes the distance and clinches.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MPanga goes for a takedown attempt but Dubree pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubree moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for MPanga with that takedown attempt.
Dubree moves into the clinch successfully.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MPanga blocks an elbow strike.
Dubree misses with an elbow over the top.
Dubree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubree.
Dubree is struggling to control the position.
MPanga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dubree prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dubree just misses with a elbow thrown towards MPanga's brow.
Dubree is stalling here.
MPanga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dubree prevents it.
MPanga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dubree pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dubree throws an elbow but it misses.
Dubree landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Dubree.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dubree.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MPanga tries for a takedown but Dubree manages to get underhooks.
Dubree struggles to land a body shot inside as MPanga controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubree misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Dubree.
MPanga can't get the takedown.
MPanga avoids the elbow strike from Dubree, against the cage.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section. MPanga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dubree misses with an elbow strike.
MPanga blocks an elbow strike from Dubree.
Dubree crunches a lovely knee into MPanga's ribcage.
MPanga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dubree lands a nice knee to the body.
Dubree lands a knee to the body.
Dubree is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MPanga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dubree pulls his leg out and moves away.
MPanga closes the distance and clinches up with Dubree, looking for a takedown. MPanga pushes Dubree against the cage but Dubree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubree is looking to slow MPanga down with leg kicks.
Dubree lands a nice looking body kick.
MPanga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dubree moves into the clinch.
Dubree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dubree obliges.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dubree avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubree misses with an elbow over the top.
MPanga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dubree has MPanga pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MPanga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avree Dubree dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MPanga has his takedown stuffed
and Dubree holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section. MPanga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dubree scores a nice knee to the body.
Dubree lands a knee to the body.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avree Dubree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dubree crunches a lovely knee into MPanga's ribcage.
Dubree misses with an elbow strike.
MPanga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dubree gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dubree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubree prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali MPanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dubree obliges.
Dubree lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dubree obliges.
MPanga is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubree is pressed up against the cage. MPanga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dubree down to the mat. Dubree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Dubree tenderised MPanga's leg. MPanga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dubree throws a leg kick which misses MPanga's front leg but catches the back leg as MPanga tries to avoid it.
MPanga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dubree.
Dubree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubree scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubree, right into the meat.
Dubree turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dubree turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali MPanga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MPanga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dubree stuffs the takedown.
Dubree buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dubree buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dubree.
Crunch! Dubree slams his shin into MPanga's torso.
Dubree fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MPanga.
MPanga shoots in for a takedown but Dubree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MPanga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Dubree.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Dubree.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dubree.
MPanga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Avree Dubree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Dubree.
MPanga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dubree has MPanga up against the cage in a clinch.
MPanga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dubree fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ali MPanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubree clinches.
Dubree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MPanga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dubree tries to throw a body punch but MPanga avoids it by throwing Dubree back against the cage.
MPanga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section. MPanga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dubree crunches a lovely knee into MPanga's ribcage.
MPanga blocks a body shot from Dubree.
Dubree misses with a body punch.
Dubree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MPanga's elbow.
Dubree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dubree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubree landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dubree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section. MPanga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dubree is pressed up against the cage. MPanga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dubree down to the mat. Dubree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dubree throws a leg kick which misses MPanga's front leg but catches the back leg as MPanga tries to avoid it.
Dubree throws a nice outside leg kick.
MPanga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dubree scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubree fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MPanga.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MPanga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dubree. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dubree.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avree Dubree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dubree thumps MPanga with a low kick.
Dubree lands a leg kick that knocks MPanga off balance momentarily.
Dubree moves into the clinch.
Dubree gets underhooks to prevent MPanga's takedown attempt.
Dubree prevents the takedown attempt.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Dubree pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dubree prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali MPanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MPanga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dubree.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MPanga's elbow.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Dubree landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MPanga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dubree throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dubree lands an elbow just above MPanga 's eye.
Dubree misses with an elbow strike.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubree tries to work over MPanga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubree landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubree working MPanga over with knees to the body.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dubree gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MPanga.
MPanga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dubree crunches a lovely knee into MPanga's ribcage.
Dubree pushes off an throws an elbow but MPanga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MPanga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dubree pulls his leg out and moves away.
MPanga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dubree. Dubree obviously looking to wear him down.
Dubree scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubree, right into the meat.
Dubree turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MPanga throws out a loose jab but Dubree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubree scoring well with a low kick there.
MPanga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubree.
MPanga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for MPanga. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dubree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MPanga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from MPanga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubree lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dubree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MPanga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubree.
Dubree clinches.
Dubree lands a good knee to the midsection. MPanga won't want to take too many of those.
Dubree lands a knee to the body.
Dubree throws an elbow that misses.
Dubree using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dubree scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MPanga.
Dubree working aggressively here.
MPanga wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubree manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dubree lands with a short shot to the head.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubree prevents the takedown attempt.
MPanga avoids a wild elbow strike from Dubree.
MPanga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dubree unloads a knee to the mid-section. MPanga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dubree prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dubree.
Dubree creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MPanga dodges an elbow strike from Dubree.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubree prevents the takedown attempt.
MPanga takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubree can't find room to land a body shot as MPanga controls the action.
Dubree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali MPanga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubree is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dubree can't find room to land a body shot as MPanga controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avree Dubree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dubree 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avree Dubree!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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