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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander 's entrance music is Bring Me to Life. A fine choice. McDunn has chosen Lost In Forever-P.O.D. as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
162 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
33
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friedlander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDunn connects with a single shot there.
Friedlander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDunn connects with a leg kick. Friedlander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friedlander is defended easily by McDunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friedlander is defended easily by McDunn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDunn throws a solid leg kick but Friedlander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDunn.
McDunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDunn closes the distance and pushes Friedlander back into the cage.
McDunn misses with an elbow over the top.
McDunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friedlander .
McDunn gets underhooks to prevent Friedlander 's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friedlander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDunn is defending well.
McDunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friedlander is defending well for now.
McDunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDunn has a couple of punches blocked by Friedlander .
Friedlander blocks an elbow strike.
McDunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedlander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDunn trying to stall but Friedlander improves his position.
McDunn misses with a knee to the head.
McDunn lands a body shot.
McDunn is trying to push Friedlander away but Friedlander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Friedlander avoids the damage to the body.
McDunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Friedlander avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander wants to take the fight to the mat but McDunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friedlander swings wildly with an uppercut but McDunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedlander trying to stall but McDunn improves his position.
Friedlander wants to take the fight to the mat but McDunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friedlander is trying to drag McDunn to the mat but McDunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDunn stalling against the cage.
McDunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from McDunn.
Friedlander takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDunn misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Friedlander as McDunn tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDunn working hard to break the clinch.
McDunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Friedlander up against the cage.
McDunn is looking to control Friedlander 's arms but Friedlander gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDunn has his back to the cage.
McDunn gets through Friedlander 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friedlander can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDunn stalling in the clinch but Friedlander improves position.
Friedlander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Friedlander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Friedlander dives in for a single leg takedown but McDunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDunn but McDunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Friedlander .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ian McDunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDunn wants to get back to full guard.
McDunn gets full guard.
Friedlander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDunn is looking to sweep but instead, Friedlander has passed into half guard.
Friedlander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDunn gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDunn is trying to keep Friedlander in close.
Friedlander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedlander postures up.
Friedlander tries to free his leg and advance position but McDunn is retaining full guard.
McDunn keeping moving, preventing Friedlander from controlling successfully.
McDunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDunn holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friedlander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friedlander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Friedlander shoots in looking for a takedown. McDunn tries to sprawl out of it but Friedlander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander goes for a double leg but McDunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDunn continues to drive forward.
McDunn instigates a clinch.
Friedlander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friedlander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friedlander managing to block the knees to the body from McDunn.
McDunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friedlander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friedlander misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McDunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Friedlander 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Friedlander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDunn leaves Friedlander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friedlander or perhaps it was just good defense by McDunn, which made it look bad.
McDunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Friedlander defends it well.
McDunn moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDunn misses with an elbow strike.
McDunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedlander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friedlander backwards.
Friedlander wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDunn throws an elbow but misses.
McDunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDunn lands a shoulder strike.
McDunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDunn closes the distance and clinches.
Friedlander misses with some punches.
McDunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDunn looking to throw knees to the head but Friedlander is blocking nicely.
Ian McDunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Friedlander has double underhooks.
Friedlander 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friedlander is keeping busy.
McDunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friedlander pushes McDunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDunn wants to stall.
McDunn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ian McDunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Friedlander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friedlander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Friedlander shoots in looking for a takedown. McDunn tries to sprawl out of it but Friedlander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDunn rushes Friedlander and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Friedlander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDunn lands with a left to the head.
Friedlander is working for takedown but McDunn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Friedlander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDunn tries a body shot but Friedlander blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedlander wants a takedown but no success here.
Friedlander drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McDunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McDunn!
Ian McDunn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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