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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Luther has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ching Dan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan moves into range and clinches up with Luther.
Dan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luther is trying to pull guard but Dan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dan wants the takedown. Luther is fighting it off but Dan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luther's guard against the cage.
Luther working for a triangle but Dan defends it easily.
Dan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luther controls Dan momentarily but Dan frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dan throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dan wants to pass the guard but Luther is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luther darts in looking for a takedown but Dan gets double underhooks and turns Luther into the cage.
Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan looking to throw knees to the head but Luther is blocking nicely.
Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dan keeping full guard, as Luther tries to pass.
Dan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dan looks winded!
Luther trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
Dan pulls Luther in close to prevent any damage.
Luther looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther won't allow Dan to get back to his feet.
Luther wants to control from the top but Dan keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luther has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Luther is really struggling to control Dan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dan leaves Luther with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Luther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luther misses with a takedown
and Dan counters with a single leg into guard. Luther didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luther lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Luther looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dan is trying to keep Luther in close.
Luther trying to control the position from guard on top but Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luther wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Luther from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Dan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luther fails with a takedown attempt.
Luther with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dan moves into the clinch.
Dan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luther is looking to clinch but Dan is avoiding it.
Dan moves out of range as Luther strikes.
Dan rushes Luther and presses him up against the cage.
Dan has clasped his hands together around Luther's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luther is looking for a sweep.
Ching Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dan is breathing heavily.
Luther avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan controlling the position from side mount.
Luther is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dan off and has taken his back!
Luther has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dan trying to control the position but Luther manages to sink in the hooks.
Luther tries to get the hooks in deep but Dan pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Luther.
Luther trying to control.
Luther has the hooks in. Dan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Luther.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther looking for the RNC.
Luther struggling to keep hold of the position.
Luther is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luther is hanging on to Dan's back as he tries to escape.
Dan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Luther.
Luther is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Luther tries to get the hooks in deep but Dan pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Luther thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Luther has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luther has his arm under Dan's chin here. Game over son! Luther squeezes tightly and Dan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Luther!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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