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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Allison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ciarain Murtagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dillon Allison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ciarain Murtagh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murtagh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Allison's guard.
Murtagh controlling from the top position.
Murtagh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allison has escaped and now he's on top!
Allison landing with the ground and pound.
Allison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allison postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allison stands up from Murtagh's guard - Allison perhaps looking for a knockout.
Murtagh feints and as Allison raises his hands in defense, Murtagh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murtagh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murtagh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murtagh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murtagh wants to get up but he can't break Allison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Allison wants to get back to his feet but Murtagh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Allison keeping moving, preventing Murtagh from controlling successfully.
Allison kicks Murtagh off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allison lands in his opponent's guard.
Murtagh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allison lands a right hook to the body.
Allison shoots in for a double leg but Murtagh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murtagh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allison defends it well.
Allison shoots in and drives through. Murtagh sprawls well.
Allison shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Allison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murtagh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Allison is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murtagh works over Allison with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murtagh trying to control but Allison is working from the bottom.
Allison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murtagh is controlling him.
Murtagh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murtagh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murtagh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allison on his heels. He'll look to pass Allison's guard now, I'm sure.
Allison keeping moving, preventing Murtagh from controlling successfully.
Allison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murtagh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allison's head.
Murtagh is working Allison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murtagh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Allison keeping moving, preventing Murtagh from controlling successfully.
Murtagh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allison's head.
Allison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murtagh defends it easily.
Murtagh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciarain Murtagh dominated that round.
That's time! Allison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Allison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murtagh sprawls well. Murtagh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allison gets slowly back to his feet.
Allison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murtagh is fending him off so far but Allison persists. Nope, Murtagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Murtagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murtagh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murtagh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Allison's best efforts.
Allison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murtagh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allison wants to stand and escape but instead Murtagh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Murtagh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murtagh trying to control but Allison is working from the bottom.
Allison wants to stand and escape but Murtagh is having none of it.
Murtagh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allison has escaped and now he's on top!
Murtagh looking to control.
Murtagh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murtagh working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allison wanted to stand there but Murtagh had control of the position.
Murtagh wants to sweep but no luck.
Murtagh trying to keep a closed guard but Allison is proving a slippery customer.
Ciarain Murtagh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murtagh's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murtagh looking for a guillotine here but Allison defends easily.
Allison stopping the sweep attempt from Murtagh.
Murtagh trying to control the position.
Murtagh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allison is aware though and is defending well.
Murtagh is controlling Allison's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allison wants to get up but he can't break Murtagh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Allison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murtagh shoots in and bounces Allison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murtagh trying to control but Allison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murtagh's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciarain Murtagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Allison dodges the punch combination from Murtagh.
Allison misses with a takedown attempt - Murtagh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murtagh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murtagh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allison wants to stand but Murtagh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murtagh trying to control but Allison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murtagh works over Allison with some ground and pound from guard.
Murtagh wants to control from the top but Allison keeps moving.
Allison is looking for a triangle but Murtagh pushes his legs off easily.
Murtagh wants to control from the top but Allison keeps moving.
Allison trying to keep a closed guard but Murtagh is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murtagh circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murtagh drives through with a takedown into Allison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murtagh wants to control from the top but Allison keeps moving.
Murtagh controlling from the top position.
Allison keeping moving, preventing Murtagh from controlling successfully.
Murtagh lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murtagh landing some decent shots from guard.
Murtagh connects with a couple of short punches.
Murtagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murtagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Allison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allison wants to stand up but Murtagh is controlling him.
Allison keeping moving, preventing Murtagh from controlling successfully.
Murtagh prevents Allison from getting back to his feet.
Murtagh trying to control but Allison is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allison moves in looking to clinch but Murtagh pushes him off.
Murtagh with the counter takedown but Allison avoids it easily.
Allison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murtagh counters with a head kick. That will keep Allison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Allison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allison gets caught napping as Murtagh dives in and scores a takedown. Allison manages to retain guard.
Allison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murtagh stands and steps away. Allison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murtagh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Allison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murtagh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dillon Allison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciarain Murtagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murtagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Allison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciarain Murtagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murtagh 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciarain Murtagh!
Our winner, Ciarain Murtagh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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