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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iain Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larith Shun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iain Donovan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
27
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larith Shun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shun to the mat! Shun manages to get full guard.
Shun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shun wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
Donovan wants to free his trapped foot but Shun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shun is trying to control but can't.
Donovan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donovan.
Shun wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Donovan moves into full mount! Shun won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Shun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan is looking for submissions but instead, Shun has regained full guard.
Donovan pushing down on Shun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shun tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan prevents Shun from improving his position.
Shun is trying to control but can't.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Shun wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy.
Shun is defending against the submission attempts here by Donovan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shun is looking for a sweep. Donovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shun is trying to control but can't.
Donovan is trying for a kimura here. Shun looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Donovan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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