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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 cm
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan McLeod! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Dunham misses the target. McLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dunham tries to bum rush McLeod with a series of wild strikes but McLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dunham moves out of range as McLeod strikes. Dunham throws a looping overhand right but McLeod ducks down to avoid it. Dunham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dunham lands with a hook. McLeod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dunham looks to throw the jab but McLeod is out of range. McLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLeod throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dunham throws a looping overhand right but McLeod ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunham connects with a single shot there. Dunham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dunham lands a jab to McLeod's midsection. Dunham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Dunham misses the target. Dunham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dunham misses with a looping right. Dunham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLeod. McLeod misses the jab. Dunham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLeod. Walter Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunham scores with a nice strike. A left lands for Dunham. Dunham connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLeod. McLeod circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dunham misses with a wild body shot. Dunham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunham lands a slapping body shot.
McLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A lazy left from Dunham finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunham lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunham counters with a nice body shot. Dunham connects with a jab. A jab from Dunham does it's job there. Dunham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunham lands with a good body shot. Dunham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dunham punishes McLeod's body with a nice straight punch. McLeod misses with a wild combination.
Dunham cracks McLeod with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dunham jabs McLeod right on the nose. McLeod blinks but takes it well. Dunham throws a lazy right hand but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunham. Dunham swings for the body but McLeod moves out of range.
Dunham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McLeod throws a combination that misses and Dunham counters with a nice body shot. Dunham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A punch lands to the side of McLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride. McLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunham. Dunham scores with a jab. Dunham scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! McLeod throws a leg kick that misses. Dunham scores with a sloppy right hand. McLeod should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLeod. We've been informed that McLeod has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dunham throws a hook to the side of McLeod's head but McLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dunham throws a shot to the body.
McLeod walks into a stiff left hand from Dunham. Dunham lands a jab to the head.
Walter Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dunham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dunham cracks a nice hook into McLeod's ribs. Nice uppercut lands for Dunham. That snapped McLeod's head back.
McLeod is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLeod is rocked! Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham. McLeod seems to have recovered his senses. Dunham scores with a hook to the body. McLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Good exchange - Dunham coming out on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Dunham dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Dunham misses with an uppercut. McLeod misses with a wild combination.
McLeod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McLeod throws a series of punches but Dunham avoids them all with ease. McLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McLeod drops his hands momentarily and Dunham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dunham misses with a hook. Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLeod doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham manages to avoid it. McLeod needs to keep his hands up - Dunham had a free shot at his head there. McLeod drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dunham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLeod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunham is looking for a triangle but McLeod pushes his legs off easily.
Dunham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLeod manages to get himself to full guard.
Dunham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLeod's guard. Dunham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLeod can do to turn this around? Dunham is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now. Dunham controlling the action here. Dunham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLeod is just riding it out for now. Dunham eventually gives up the hold. Dunham uses his free foot to push down on McLeod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McLeod. Dunham wants to control but instead McLeod manages to regain half guard. Dunham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLeod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLeod sees it coming and defends easily. Dunham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McLeod is trying to get back to full guard. Dunham is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now. Dunham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Dunham throws a strike there. McLeod manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dunham is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLeod is just riding it out for now. Dunham eventually gives up the hold. Dunham is working for a kimura but McLeod is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dunham seems to be working for a kimura but McLeod defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Dunham dominated that second round. That's time! Dunham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McLeod missing with a left hand there. Dunham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dunham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dunham misses with a left hand and McLeod counters with a single leg into guard. Dunham didn't expect that. Dunham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McLeod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dunham throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLeod uses it to pass to side control.
McLeod trying to control the position but Dunham is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunham dodges the ground and pound from McLeod. Dunham is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. McLeod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dunham blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLeod. McLeod slips a nice elbow through Dunham's hands, connecting with Dunham's forehead. Dunham wants to get back to full guard. Dunham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLeod pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dunham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLeod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. McLeod wants to control from the top but Dunham keeps moving. McLeod distracts Dunham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunham is looking for a triangle here but McLeod uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dunham regains half guard. Dunham is looking for a sweep. McLeod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dunham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dunham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLeod is aware though and is defending well. McLeod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLeod has managed to get both his arms back between Dunham's legs - danger averted. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McLeod lands a couple of elbows. Dunham pushes a forearm under McLeod's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McLeod is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Dunham! After the big win, Walter Dunham made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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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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