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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 18
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Devolver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Devolver misses
and Mousasi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mousasi throws a sloppy head kick and Devolver moves out of range easily.
Devolver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Devolver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mousasi throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mousasi. #KD#
Devolver lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Mousasi goes down! The ref sends Devolver to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Mousasi is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
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!
Mousasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devolver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Devolver cracks Mousasi with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Mousasi is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Mousasi is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Mousasi could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Red Devolver!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mousasi tries to keep at a distance but Showtime has taken the fight into the clinch.
Showtime trying to land knees to the body.
Showtime can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Showtime misses with some punches.
Showtime misses with a punch on the inside.
Showtime definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mousasi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Showtime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mousasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Showtime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mousasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Mousasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mousasi working Showtime over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mousasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Showtime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Showtime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Showtime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks from the clinch.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a right hand to the body.
Showtime tries to clinch there but Mousasi circles away.
Mousasi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mousasi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Showtime is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Mousasi moves into range and clinches up with Showtime.
Showtime can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
#T1#
Showtime throws an elbow but it misses.
Showtime misses with a punch on the inside.
Mousasi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Showtime tries to land knees in the clinch but Mousasi avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mousasi throws an elbow but misses.
Mousasi lands with a right to the head.
Mousasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Showtime gets an underhook and turns Mousasi into the ropes.
Mousasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Mousasi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Showtime misses with a body punch.
Showtime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi lands an uppercut.
Mousasi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Showtime throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi pushes Showtime back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the head but Mousasi blocks with his arms.
Showtime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mousasi.#T2#
Showtime blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mousasi.
Mousasi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mousasi fails to land.
Mousasi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Showtime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Showtime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi blocks the elbow strike.
Mousasi is looking to control Showtime's arms but Showtime gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mousasi has his back to the ropes.
Mousasi lands a shoulder strike.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mousasi trying to land knees to the body.
Showtime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Showtime misses with the head strike.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mousasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Showtime blocking some punches.
Mousasi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Mousasi throws a head punch that misses.
Showtime misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mousasi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mousasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Showtime blocks an elbow strike.
Showtime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mousasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Showtime.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the head but Mousasi blocks with his arms.
Mousasi can't break the clinch.
Showtime tries a body shot but Mousasi blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Mousasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mousasi lands a left hand.
Mousasi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mousasi misses with some punches.
Showtime throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mousasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mousasi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mousasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousasi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Showtime blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Mousasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mousasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Mousasi finds it's target.
Mousasi throws a leg kick which misses Showtime's front leg but catches the back leg as Showtime tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi lands a head kick!
#T1#
Mousasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Showtime is rocked!
Mousasi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Showtime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mousasi staggers Showtime with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Showtime looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Mousasi is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gegard Mousasi!
A less than humble Gegard Mousasi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Dynasty 8
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Showtime rushes Mousasi and presses him up against the ropes.
Showtime can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Mousasi prevents a body shot from Showtime.
Mousasi is trying to break the clinch but Showtime is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Showtime throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mousasi throws an elbow but misses.
Showtime misses with a punch to the body.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Showtime definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Showtime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mousasi's brow.
Mousasi misses with some punches.
Showtime tries to work over Mousasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Showtime.
Showtime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mousasi's efforts to push away.
Mousasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousasi prevents a body shot from Showtime.
Showtime missing with knees to the body.
Showtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Showtime misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Showtime fails to land.
Showtime tries a body shot but Mousasi blocks it.
#T1#
Showtime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mousasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mousasi is trying to push Showtime away but Showtime has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Mousasi.
Showtime misses with an elbow over the top.
Showtime misses with the head strike.
Mousasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Showtime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Showtime struggles to land a body shot inside as Mousasi controls his hands.
Showtime tries to throw a body punch but Mousasi avoids it by throwing Showtime back against the ropes.
Mousasi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Showtime throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mousasi.
Showtime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mousasi is defending well for now.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
Mousasi trying to stall but Showtime improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mousasi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
Showtime tries to work over Mousasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Showtime misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mousasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Showtime misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Showtime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mousasi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Showtime has him pressed against the ropes.
Showtime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Showtime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi can't break the clinch.
Mousasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Showtime.
Mousasi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mousasi blocking some punches.
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!
Showtime throws a head punch that misses.
Showtime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Showtime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mousasi looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Showtime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Showtime clinches up against the ropes.
Showtime throws an elbow that misses.
Showtime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mousasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Showtime fails to land.
Showtime pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Showtime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mousasi's brow. #BC2#
Mousasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mousasi scores with a shot to the body.
Showtime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mousasi can do to turn this around?#CL#
Showtime closes the distance and pushes Mousasi back into the ropes.
Mousasi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Showtime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mousasi is looking to break free of the clinch but Showtime has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Showtime throws knees to the body.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Showtime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Mousasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Showtime moves into the clinch.#T1#
Showtime misses with an elbow strike.
Showtime prevents Mousasi from breaking the clinch.
Showtime misses with a body punch.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mousasi working hard to break the clinch.
Mousasi tries to stall but Showtime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Showtime can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Showtime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
Mousasi blocking some punches.
Showtime looking to throw knees to the head but Mousasi is blocking nicely.
Mousasi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Mousasi scores with a jab to the body.
Mousasi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Showtime is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Showtime darts in and clinches Mousasi up against the ropes.
Mousasi blocks a body shot from Showtime.
A nice left hand lands by Showtime.
Showtime throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousasi. #T2#
Mousasi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mousasi.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Showtime creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Showtime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Showtime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Showtime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mousasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mousasi tries to circle away but Showtime has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi works Showtime's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Mousasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Showtime throws knees to the body.
Showtime misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime missing with knees to the body.
Mousasi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Showtime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mousasi forces Showtime back against the ropes and clinches.
Joe Showtime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mousasi working hard to break the clinch.
Mousasi is looking to break free of the clinch but Showtime has double underhooks.
Mousasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Showtime gets an underhook and turns Mousasi into the ropes.
Showtime tries to throw a body punch but Mousasi avoids it by throwing Showtime back against the ropes.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mousasi has had enough of the clinch but Showtime keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mousasi is defending well for now.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Showtime.
#BC2#
Mousasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Mousasi has Showtime up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mousasi wants to break free but Showtime has control.
Showtime blocks a body shot from Mousasi.
Showtime throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mousasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Showtime.
Showtime has Mousasi pressed against the ropes, preventing Mousasi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mousasi working hard to break the clinch.
Mousasi has had enough of the clinch but Showtime keeps him there for the moment.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Showtime misses with the head strike.
Mousasi is trying to break free.
Mousasi is trying to force a seperation but Showtime has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Showtime throws a head punch that misses.
Mousasi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Showtime.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Showtime, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Showtime!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Dufrane is looking to score with low kicks.
Mousasi lands with a nice combination. Dufrane backs away looking to recover.
Dufrane lands with a cross.
Dufrane wants to land a leg kick but Mousasi is out of range.
Dufrane catches Mousasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mousasi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mousasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dufrane.
Dufrane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mousasi backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mousasi checks a low kick from Dufrane.
Mousasi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mousasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Dufrane tries to break free but Mousasi pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Dufrane's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mousasi breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Dufrane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dufrane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mousasi is looking to clinch.
Dufrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mousasi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dufrane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mousasi blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Mousasi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dufrane lands with a nice combination. Mousasi backs away looking to recover.
Mousasi moves in looking to clinch but Dufrane pushes him off.
Mousasi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dufrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Dufrane throws a nice looking combination but Mousasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dufrane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Mousasi throws a sloppy head kick and Dufrane moves out of range easily.
Mousasi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dufrane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Mousasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dufrane tests Mousasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mousasi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mousasi.
A right-left combo lands from Dufrane.
Melvin Dufrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Mousasi.
Mousasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mousasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Mousasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dufrane misses with a looping right.
Mousasi staying out of range there.
Dufrane blocks a head kick by Mousasi.
A cross from Mousasi lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Dufrane dominated that round.
That's time! Dufrane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mousasi checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Mousasi has closed the distance and engaged Dufrane in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mousasi.
Dufrane tries to break free but Mousasi pushes him back against the ropes.
Dufrane wants to break free but Mousasi has control.
Dufrane wants to break free but Mousasi has control.
Dufrane is trying to break the clinch but Mousasi has him pressed against the ropes.
Dufrane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mousasi can do to turn this around?
Dufrane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mousasi is keeping busy.
Mousasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dufrane misses with a low kick.
Dufrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mousasi moves away.
Mousasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dufrane.
#T1#
Mousasi throws a leg kick but Dufrane checks it.
Dufrane fails to land with a series of punches.
Mousasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mousasi checks the leg kick.
Dufrane throws a shot to the body.
Mousasi is looking to clinch.
Mousasi is looking to clinch but Dufrane is avoiding it.
Dufrane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Dufrane.
Dufrane swinging wildly here.
Dufrane throws a low kick but Mousasi moves out of range easily.
Mousasi tries to clinch there but Dufrane circles away.
#T2#
Mousasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dufrane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufrane throws a leg kick but Mousasi moved away.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.
Dufrane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dufrane lands a jab-cross combination.
Mousasi checks a leg kick.
Dufrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mousasi manages to avoid it.
Dufrane with a nice cross.
Dufrane cracks Mousasi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mousasi lands with a nice combination. Dufrane backs away looking to recover.
Melvin Dufrane is winning the standup battle so far.
Dufrane throws a series of punches but Mousasi avoids them all with ease.
Dufrane misses with a looping right.
Mousasi wants to clinch up but Dufrane keeps it at a distance.
Mousasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Dufrane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dufrane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mousasi is looking to clinch but Dufrane is avoiding it.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Dufrane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dufrane wants to land a leg kick but Mousasi is out of range.
Dufrane checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Dufrane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dufrane connects with the punch.
Dufrane throws a right and a left that Mousasi avoids nicely.
Melvin Dufrane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dufrane misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Mousasi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Mousasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dufrane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufrane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dufrane throws a hook to the side of Mousasi's head but Mousasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Mousasi moves into the clinch successfully.
Dufrane trying to stall but Mousasi improves his position.
#T1#
Mousasi stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mousasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mousasi moves into range and clinches up with Dufrane.
Dufrane stalling in the clinch but Mousasi improves position. #BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dufrane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mousasi misses with the body kick
and Dufrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Mousasi closes the distance and pushes Dufrane back into the ropes.
Dufrane wants to break free but Mousasi has control.
#BC2#
Mousasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mousasi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dufrane.
Dufrane scores with a jab.
Dufrane scores with a hook to the body. Mousasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Dufrane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufrane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mousasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dufrane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dufrane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mousasi circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Dufrane misses #CL2#
and Mousasi counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Mousasi.
Mousasi holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Dufrane is trying to break free.
Dufrane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dufrane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mousasi has him pressed against the ropes.
Gegard Mousasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mousasi lands an elbow inside that Dufrane shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Dufrane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dufrane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Dufrane!
A very excited looking Melvin Dufrane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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