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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1658 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 99 p4p, 71 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alligator might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Golden Features - Always. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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15 - 8 - 1 |
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126
12 - 12 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alligator's waist but Alligator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side.
Lalla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alligator stuffs the takedown.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Alligator, which made it look bad.
Lalla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alligator.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lalla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Alligator is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alligator is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Alligator defends it.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Alligator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Alligator is defending well.
Alligator preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alligator gets back to full guard.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla pushing down on Alligator's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lalla is pressing down on Alligator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alligator is holding on for now.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Alligator wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator continues to stall.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator trying to control the position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
Alligator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lalla tries to pass to full mount but Alligator defends it.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaro Lalla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.
Lalla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alligator sprawls well initially but Lalla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alligator!
Alligator can't escape the position.
Lalla wants to take Alligator's back here but Alligator is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator is trying desperately to improve position.
Alligator stops Lalla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alligator wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Alligator is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lalla has taken his back.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lalla 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, Alligator has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alligator is really stuck here.
Lalla working for a choke but Alligator is defending well.
Alligator is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lalla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alligator has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alligator trying to control but not successfully.
Lalla doesn't have the hooks in and Alligator manages to turn into his guard.
Alligator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
Lalla working for a triangle but Alligator defends it easily.
Alligator sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Alligator from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alligator wants to stand but Lalla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alligator wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Alligator wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alligator gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alligator showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alligator looking to pass the guard.
Alligator controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaro Lalla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Alligator.
Alligator throws a nice looking combination but Lalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alligator sprawls well. Alligator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alligator misses its intended target.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator misses the shot to the body.
Alligator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Alligator shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Alligator scores with a four punch combination!
Alligator is looking to land body kicks.
Lalla dodges the punch combination from Alligator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator wants to slow Lalla down by chopping away at his legs.
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Alligator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Alligator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lalla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lalla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alligator is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alligator lands with a right to the head.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalla is keeping busy.
Alligator is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alligator breaks from the clinch.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator circles away easily
and Alligator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Black Alligator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalla dives in and grabs Alligator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alligator pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Lalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alligator misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
Alligator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lalla feints and as Alligator raises his hands in defense, Lalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alligator thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alligator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alligator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Alligator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alligator trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Lalla won't allow Alligator to get back to his feet.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Alligator wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Alligator is keeping the position.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Alligator looking for submissions off his back.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but Alligator doesn't allow it.
Alligator wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Lalla moves to the back.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator tries to roll but Lalla sticks to his back.
Alligator rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alligator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Alligator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lalla 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaro Lalla!
In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Black Alligator stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh.......
You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time....
I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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