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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ranulf Drengot (ranked 2132 p4p, 251 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 2930 p4p, 338 weight class). Damian Dudley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranulf Drengot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Drengot moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Drengot.
Drengot tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Drengot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudley throws a hook but Drengot avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drengot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drengot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dudley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drengot has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dudley is trying to keep an underhook but Drengot manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dudley is trying to get back to full guard.
Drengot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dudley defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drengot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drengot seems to be looking for submissions.
Dudley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drengot is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drengot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dudley wants to get back to his feet.
Dudley is not content to let Drengot control the position.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Drengot has control of the leg.
Drengot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudley is just riding it out for now. Drengot eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley trying to control from the bottom.
Drengot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drengot trying to control from half guard but Dudley is working away.
Dudley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drengot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drengot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dudley pulls Drengot in close to prevent any damage.
Drengot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drengot trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drengot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranulf Drengot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drengot slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley throws a low kick but Drengot avoids it.
Drengot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dudley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drengot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drengot is in Dudley's guard.
Drengot being controlled here momentarily.
Dudley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drengot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drengot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drengot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drengot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drengot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Drengot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dudley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dudley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dudley!
Dudley decides to stand back up.
Dudley cracks Drengot with an open hand slap.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drengot closes the distance and clinches up with Dudley, looking for a takedown. Drengot pushes Dudley against the cage but Dudley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Drengot avoids it with no problem.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drengot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drengot at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drengot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Drengot fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranulf Drengot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Drengot.
Drengot attempts a counter takedown but Dudley avoids it well and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drengot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Drengot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drengot checks a leg kick nicely.
Drengot tries to counter with a takedown but Dudley is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Drengot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudley throws a leg kick but Drengot moved away.
Ranulf Drengot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley throws a hook but Drengot avoids it easily.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Drengot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Drengot ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Drengot avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Drengot rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Dudley gets through Drengot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudley prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drengot backwards.
Drengot is rocked!
Drengot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Drengot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Drengot goes for a takedown attempt but Dudley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudley throws a monster overhand right that drops Drengot! Dudley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Dudley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ranulf Drengot had this to say: 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back!'.
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energy
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hype
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