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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in but Dong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Mike Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jones.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in but Dong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Oliver Jones has been cut.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong gets full guard.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Dong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Dong passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Dong is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dong looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Dong prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Dong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dong looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Dong eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Dong sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Dong tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jones.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mike Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mike Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Dong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong passes to side control.
Jones tries to bench press Dong off him but Dong keeps the position.
Dong is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dong trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Dong tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dong looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Dong working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dong working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dong looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Dong takes Jones's back.
Dong looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dong!
Dong tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Dong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong with a nice cross.
Jones goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Dong lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Dong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mike Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jones.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to pull guard but Dong won't allow it.
A short left from Dong.
Dong is working Jones over against the cage.
Dong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dong lands an uppercut.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dong.
A right hand to the body from Dong.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Dong pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands a shoulder strike.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is rocked!
Dong gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dong finish him?
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!
Dong lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong pushes Jones against the cage. Dong is working some dirty boxing. Dong pushes off with a quick right hook! Jones goes down! Jones tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dong moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Dong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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