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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Olson (ranked 5319 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dumile (ranked 7456 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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218 cm
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193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darnell Olson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Dumile! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Olson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dumile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olson somewhat. Olson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Olson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Dumile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olson trying to keep a closed guard but Dumile is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olson 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. Olson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Dumile controlling Olson's posture. Dumile wants to sweep but no luck. Olson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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. Olson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Olson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumile works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dumile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Olson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dumile looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dumile looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dumile!
Dumile wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olson, who protects the arm well. Dumile looks winded! Olson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olson struggling a bit here. Dumile tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Olson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Olson tries to lock up and control but Dumile gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Olson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Olson trying to control but Dumile is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olson is looking to stand up but Dumile won't let him. Dumile has his hands on Olson's head, controlling the position. Olson distracts Dumile with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Olson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Olson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A low kick from Dumile misses and Olson counters with a body kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Olson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Olson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice takedown defense from Olson. No joy for Dumile on that attempt. 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 Darnell Olson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dumile throws a head kick that misses. Dumile takes a kick to the side of the head. Dumile shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olson as he jumps to the side. Nice body punch from Olson. A punch combination from Dumile misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Olson tries to clinch but Dumile moves out of range. Dumile is breathing heavily. Nice sprawl there from Dumile as Olson shoots in. No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olson scores with a nice body kick.
Olson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumile was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson. Olson shoots in but Dumile avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dumile tries to counter by closing the distance. Daniel Dumile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dumile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olson swivels and escapes. Nice sprawl there from Dumile as Olson shoots in. Olson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dumile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dumile closes the distance and clinches. Olson fails to pull guard.
Dumile gets control of Olson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dumile will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Olson wants to stand and escape but instead Dumile has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Dumile stands and throws Olson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dumile slows the pace down. Dumile tries to stand but Olson is controlling his head. Olson sneaks back into half guard. Olson is trying to control but can't.
Olson has hold of Dumile's hands but Dumile slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Olson tries to get to full guard but Dumile has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Olson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Olson trying to control the position.
Olson wants to control but Dumile passes easily into half guard.
Daniel Dumile has got the better of the ground game so far. Dumile wants to work for an arm triangle but Olson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dumile throwing shots but Olson is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dumile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dumile fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Olson to the ground. Dumile is now in Olson's guard. Dumile content to stall in guard here. Dumile won't allow Olson to sweep him here. Olson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olson wants to control but Dumile passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dumile controlling the action here. Dumile prevents Olson from improving his position. Olson is trying to control but Dumile manages to pass to mount!
Olson tries to hold on but Dumile postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Olson is trying desperately to improve position. Dumile wants to get back to his feet but Olson is holding on tight.
Dumile has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dumile connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Olson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Olson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Olson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dumile working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Olson reaches up to try and control the position but Dumile seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Olson rolls and tries to escape and now Dumile has his back!
Olson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Dumile doesn't have the hooks in and Olson manages to turn into his guard.
Olson wanted to stand there but Dumile had control of the position. Dumile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dumile looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Olson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Olson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Olson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dumile trying to control from the bottom.
Olson lands with a punch from half guard. Olson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dumile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olson.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Dumile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dumile has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Dumile!
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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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