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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donte Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Finan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Finan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donte Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Finan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finan shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Finan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierre is fending him off so far but Finan persists. Nope, Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
Finan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Finan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donte Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Finan.
Finan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finan tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finan looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.
Finan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Finan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finan looks gassed!
Pierre scores with a one two! Finan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pierre.
Pierre works over Finan's head and body with a nice combination.
Finan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Finan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pierre is not content to let Finan control the position.
Finan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierre wants to control but Finan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre controlling the position.
Finan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pierre dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Finan keeps moving.
Finan wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Finan working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Finan keeps moving.
Finan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Finan tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre counters with a left and a right that stings Finan.
Finan fails with the takedown
and Pierre counters with a two punch combo.
Finan fails with the takedown
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finan clinches but Pierre breaks the clinch
and Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierre.
Pierre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pierre lands a damaging elbow.
Pierre stalling in the clinch but Finan improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finan clinches but Pierre breaks the clinch
and Pierre counters with an outside leg kick.
Finan with a poor takedown
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finan is looking to sweep but instead, Pierre has passed into half guard.
Finan is pressing down on Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierre controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pierre!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finan trying to control but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Finan maintains control.
Finan controlling the position easily from mount.
Finan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pierre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pierre and Finan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finan working the ground and pound but Pierre is defending the strikes.
Finan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Finan with a poor takedown
and Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finan's guard.
Finan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pierre has passed into half guard!
Finan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finan wants to get back to full guard but Pierre has mounted him!
Finan is trying to stand.
Finan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Finan forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Finan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Finan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierre is looking to escape.
Pierre is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Finan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pierre is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Finan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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