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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Kruger Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dolph Kruger Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Mclean's guard.
Mclean trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Mclean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mclean trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mclean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kruger Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mclean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mclean's legs - danger averted.
Kruger Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mclean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruger Jr has his hands on Mclean's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean throwing strikes but missing.
Mclean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mclean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mclean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger Jr looking to control.
Kruger Jr is working an open guard so Mclean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kruger Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Kruger Jr is thwarting Mclean's attempts to control the position.
Mclean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kruger Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger Jr prevents Mclean from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean trying to control here.
Kruger Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruger Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mclean to stand up.
Kruger Jr tries to clinch up.
Kruger Jr drives through with a takedown into Mclean's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mclean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruger Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Mclean with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger Jr, not yet.
Kruger Jr looks winded!
Kruger Jr working a defensive guard but Mclean passes into half guard.
Mclean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mclean seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger Jr wants to control but Mclean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mclean trying to control from Kruger Jr's half guard. Kruger Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mclean is stalling in the full guard.
Mclean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mclean postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruger Jr drives through and clinches with Mclean against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dolph Kruger Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mclean fails with the takedown.
Kruger Jr staying out of range there.
Kruger Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mclean is trying to defend but Kruger Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruger Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mclean keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mclean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger Jr thows a huge punch but Mclean dodges it nicely.
Kruger Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kruger Jr throws a strike but Mclean avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kruger Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kruger Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruger Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruger Jr is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruger Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mclean works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mclean manages to get to full guard.
Mclean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruger Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruger Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mclean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruger Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mclean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruger Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger Jr postures up.
Kruger Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice jab there from Kruger Jr.
Kruger Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mclean gets caught flat footed, as Kruger Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mclean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger Jr.
Kruger Jr wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
Kruger Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mclean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mclean has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mclean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Kruger Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mclean shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruger Jr's guard.
Mclean postures up in Kruger Jr's guard and throws a big left but Kruger Jr blocks it.
Mclean throws a strike but Kruger Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mclean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger Jr.
Kruger Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mclean is controlling Kruger Jr's posture.
Kruger Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean keeping moving, preventing Kruger Jr from controlling successfully.
Kruger Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mclean.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kruger Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruger Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruger Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mclean, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruger Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kruger Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruger Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruger Jr wants to take a breather but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruger Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mclean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mclean's legs - danger averted.
Dolph Kruger Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger Jr is one step ahead there.
Kruger Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruger Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclean has wrist control.
Mclean working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Jr won't allow Mclean to sweep him here.
Kruger Jr postures up in Mclean's guard and throws a big left but Mclean blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kruger Jr is looking to clinch but Mclean is avoiding it.
Mclean jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kruger Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruger Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Jr is looking for a kimura but Mclean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruger Jr to get the leverage.
Kruger Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mclean's head.
Mclean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mclean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruger Jr postures up.
Mclean 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andre Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dolph Kruger Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Kruger Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruger Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Kruger Jr!
An out of breath Dolph Kruger Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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