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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaff Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Dunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terra's entrance music is Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm
29
201 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaff Terra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Dunga! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Terra lands with a hook. Dunga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Sonny Dunga has been cut. Dunga fails in his attempt to clinch. Dunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terra as he jumps to the side. An attempted straight right counter from Terra misses the target. Terra loads up on a big right hand but Dunga slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Dunga misses the target. A lazy left from Terra finds it's target. Terra forces Dunga back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunga being controlled against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Terra. Terra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dunga up against the cage. Terra pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Terra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dunga up against the cage. Terra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gaff Terra. Dunga dives in and grabs Terra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terra pushes down on Dunga's head and hops out. Terra looks to throw the jab but Dunga is out of range. Terra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunga's head backwards. Terra lands with a cross. Gaff Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terra tries to avoid it but Dunga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terra to the ground. Terra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gaff Terra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Dunga. Dunga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terra. Dunga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terra sprawls well. Terra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunga gets slowly back to his feet. Dunga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terra finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunga's head. Terra darts in and clinches Dunga up against the cage. Terra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terra has Dunga pushed against the cage. Terra lands an elbow inside that Dunga shrugs off. Terra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Terra prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Terra lands a left hand.
Dunga looking for a takedown. Dunga gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Terra regains guard.
Dunga wants to control from the top but Terra keeps moving. Terra wants to stand but Dunga is controlling the position. Dunga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terra swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dunga trying to control the position from guard on top but Terra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dunga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Terra manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Dunga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunga has his foot on Terra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Terra works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dunga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terra defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dunga striking off his back but it's not causing Terra any problems. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaff Terra dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sonny Dunga's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Terra dips to his left and cracks Dunga with an uppercut! Dunga fails with the takedown and Terra counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Sonny Dunga's cut even more. Dunga with a lazy takedown attempt and Terra counters with a stiff right hand. Terra closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dunga! Terra dives in looking to finish! Dunga is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaff Terra! Gaff Terra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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