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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Theodore (ranked 3372 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Matthew Dunn (ranked 373 p4p, 442 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Theodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodore avoids the head kick by Dunn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Theodore.
Dunn darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Theodore drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Theodore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Dunn is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
Theodore wants to get back to his feet but Dunn passes into half guard.
Dunn is pressing down on Theodore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theodore is holding on for now.
Dunn is trying to control. Theodore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Theodore tries to get to full guard but Dunn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theodore actively working from the bottom here.
Theodore keeping hold of Dunn's head, controlling as best he can.
Theodore is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunn wants to control but Theodore is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theodore shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Theodore throws a counter high kick but Dunn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodore dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Dunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunn gets caught napping as Theodore dives in and scores a takedown. Dunn manages to retain guard.
Dunn has his feet on Theodore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Dunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodore avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Theodore closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Dunn trying to stall but Theodore improves his position.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Dunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
Theodore jumps guard but Dunn stands there with Theodore around his waist. Theodore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theodore is trying to push Dunn away but Dunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theodore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Theodore closes the distance and clinches up with Dunn, looking for a takedown. Theodore pushes Dunn against the cage but Dunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theodore tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Theodore.
Theodore just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theodore looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Dunn has Theodore up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore gets underhooks to prevent Dunn's takedown attempt.
Come on Theodore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theodore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunn.
Theodore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunn manages to circle out of the way.
Henry Theodore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch up but Theodore circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
Dunn throws a right hand that Theodore ducks under and follows up with a left that Theodore also avoids with ease.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunn tries to sprawl out of it but Theodore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunn leaves Theodore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodore or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn, which made it look bad.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore shoots in but Dunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodore throws a head kick that misses
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunn wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to clinch up.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Henry Theodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodore closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theodore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dunn jumps guard but Theodore stands there with Dunn around his waist. Dunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Dunn won't allow it.
Dunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theodore to keep the fight standing.
Dunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Theodore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Theodore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunn is defending well for now.
Theodore prevents Dunn from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Dunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theodore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Theodore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Theodore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theodore misses with a head shot. Dunn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Theodore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henry Theodore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodore pinned against the cage. Theodore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn thinks about the counter body kick.
Theodore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
Theodore tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Theodore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theodore at a distance.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodore tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodore to the ground. Theodore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunn defends well and Theodore ends up having to push Dunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theodore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunn fails to pull guard.
Theodore has had enough of the clinch but Dunn keeps him there for the moment.
Theodore slows down the pace here.
Dunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to pull guard but Theodore has him pressed against the cage.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dunn to keep the fight standing.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Matthew Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunn clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.
Theodore wants to take the fight to the mat but Dunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dunn decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theodore throws a big elbow that misses.
Theodore 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.
Theodore trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theodore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Theodore trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Theodore gets to his feet. Dunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dunn throws a body punch but Theodore moves out of range.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theodore's waist but Theodore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunn thumps Theodore with a low kick.
Dunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theodore.
Theodore fails with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Theodore!
Theodore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Theodore tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn scores with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn is looking to clinch but Theodore is avoiding it.
Dunn misses with the combination.
Theodore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Dunn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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