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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes tries to bum rush Hearse with a series of wild strikes but Hearse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearse misses the target.
Dukes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hearse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukes tries to avoid it but Hearse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukes to the ground. Dukes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hearse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dukes is fending him off so far but Hearse persists. Nope, Dukes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes tries to counter with a clinch but Hearse shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Hearse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukes misses with a hook. Hearse ducked under it nicely.
Dukes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Hearse.
Hearse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dukes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukes lands with a straight right. Hearse didn't see that one coming.
Plugger Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearse looks to land a right hand but Dukes moved out of range.
Dukes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearse.
Dukes misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hearse counters with a shoot takedown. Dukes fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearse. #T1#
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dukes's head.
Hearse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hearse connects with a couple of short punches.
Hearse tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
Hearse throws a big right hand that misses.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hearse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hearse forces his way into half guard.
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Hearse is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hearse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dukes looks winded!
Hearse lands with a punch from half guard.
Hearse working Dukes over with strikes.
Hearse working the head and body with strikes.
Hearse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Hearse connects with a nice short shot to Dukes's temple.
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head. #T3#
Hearse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hearse throwing shots but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Hearse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Hearse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukes's head.
Hearse is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dukes is staying active underneath Hearse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Hearse connects with a nice short shot to Dukes's temple.
Hearse is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hearse lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Hearse winds up and cracks Dukes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hearse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hearse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearse working Dukes over with strikes.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Hearse finish him?
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. Hearse connects with a nice short shot to Dukes's temple.
Hearse controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Dukes is out! Hearse gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marvin Hearse! |
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