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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 6670 p4p, 5132 weight class) and Mike Brown (ranked 656 p4p, 578 weight class). Long Dong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brown!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Dong.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dong is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong 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.
Dong seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
My spies in Tin Can Athletics inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Dong looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Brown throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown lands a head shot.
A jab from Brown misses.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown is trying to keep Dong in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brown misses with a hook
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Dong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Brown will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dong.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mike Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Brown misses.
Dong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Dong misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Dong backing up. Dong nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Dong. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dong's temple.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong managing to control the position.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Dong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Dong wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Dong is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong slips under a jab from Brown.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Mike Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Dong moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
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!
Dong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong has Brown pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to break free but Dong pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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