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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Dorsey (ranked 8133 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McDuffy (ranked 5706 p4p, 398 weight class). McDuffy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Emerald. Darren McDuffy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren McDuffy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Dorsey as McDuffy shoots in.
Dorsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDuffy, pushing him back against the cage.
Dorsey tries to work over McDuffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorsey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDuffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDuffy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dorsey has McDuffy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dorsey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDuffy tumbling to the mat - Dorsey dives into McDuffy's guard.
Dorsey postures up.
McDuffy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDuffy is trying to control the position but Dorsey postures up.
Dorsey won't allow McDuffy to sweep him here.
McDuffy looking for a guillotine here but Dorsey defends easily.
McDuffy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dorsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDuffy on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey stopping the sweep attempt from McDuffy.
McDuffy trying to keep a closed guard but Dorsey is proving a slippery customer.
McDuffy wants to sweep here but Dorsey controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDuffy has his foot on Dorsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorsey works his way back into a safe position though.
McDuffy 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.
Dorsey trying to control but McDuffy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuffy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDuffy looking for subs off his back but Dorsey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dorsey thows a huge punch but McDuffy dodges it nicely.
McDuffy looking for subs from the bottom but Dorsey mounts him!
McDuffy looks winded!
Dorsey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDuffy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuffy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDuffy looking for submissions off his back.
Dorsey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDuffy is pressing down on Dorsey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDuffy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorsey trying to control but McDuffy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorsey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDuffy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McDuffy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDuffy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDuffy looking for subs off his back but Dorsey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dorsey is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Dorsey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dorsey slaps away a takedown attempt from McDuffy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDuffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorsey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dorsey forces McDuffy back against the cage and clinches.
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey moves into the clinch successfully.
McDuffy jumps guard and drags Dorsey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDuffy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDuffy working for a triangle but Dorsey defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDuffy has an active guard here but Dorsey has managed to pass into half guard.
McDuffy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDuffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorsey is working away from the top position though.
McDuffy won't allow Dorsey to pass to mount.
McDuffy is looking for a sweep. Dorsey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDuffy is trying to control but can't.
McDuffy wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dorsey is taking a breather. McDuffy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDuffy wants to control but Dorsey is keeping busy.
McDuffy wants to get back to full guard.
McDuffy actively working from the bottom here.
Dorsey controlling the action here.
McDuffy trying to control from the bottom.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDuffy keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dorsey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorsey pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDuffy wanted to stand there but Dorsey had control of the position.
McDuffy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorsey is trying to control the position but McDuffy postures up.
McDuffy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dorsey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuffy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dorsey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dorsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDuffy with a jab.
McDuffy scores with a decent looking hook.
McDuffy tries to sprawl but Dorsey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDuffy is trying to stand up here but Dorsey is controlling him well.
McDuffy is looking to control Dorsey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDuffy avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDuffy works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDuffy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McDuffy is tightening it up a little... Dorsey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dorsey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dorsey taps out! Nice BJJ there by McDuffy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darren McDuffy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darren McDuffy thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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