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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zip Talahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zip Talahan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talahan blocks a jab.
Talahan slips a straight right by Raygun.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Raygun, which made it look bad.
A swing and a miss from Talahan.
Talahan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raygun looks to land a left hand but Talahan moved out of range nicely.
Talahan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raygun throws the left hand but Talahan avoids the punch easily.
Talahan misses with a head kick.
Raygun tries to counter with a takedown but Talahan is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raygun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raygun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raygun lands in his opponent's guard.
Raygun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Talahan keeping moving, preventing Raygun from controlling successfully.
Talahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raygun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raygun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Talahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talahan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raygun trying to control the position from guard on top but Talahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Raygun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raygun connects with a couple of short punches.
Raygun controlling from the top position.
Raygun is looking to work some ground and pound but Talahan has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Raygun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raygun throws out the jab.
Talahan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Raygun throws a shot from downtown. Talahan moves away and avoids it.
Talahan tries to counter with a clinch but Raygun shakes him off and moves away.
Talahan pushes Raygun up against the cage in a clinch.
Raygun is trying to stall.
Talahan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raygun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronald Raygun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zip Talahan.
Raygun swings wildly with an uppercut but Talahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talahan being controlled against the cage.
Raygun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raygun wants to get back to striking at distance but Talahan won't allow it.
Talahan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raygun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Talahan has Raygun pressed against the cage, preventing Raygun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talahan as Raygun tries to tie him up.
Raygun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raygun can't find room to land a body shot as Talahan controls the action.
Talahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Talahan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raygun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Raygun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Talahan as he checks the leg kick.
Raygun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talahan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raygun.
Talahan slips a jab from Raygun.
Raygun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raygun throws a jab when Talahan was well out of range.
Talahan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raygun lands with a straight right. Talahan didn't see that one coming.
Raygun has been working on his balance at Foot Loves, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Talahan.
Talahan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raygun misses with a straight left.
Talahan drives through and clinches with Raygun against the cage.
Raygun is trying to stall.
Raygun gets underhooks to prevent Talahan's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Talahan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talahan is pressed up against the cage. Raygun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Talahan down to the mat. Talahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Raygun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raygun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talahan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talahan.
Talahan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raygun is trying to force a seperation but Talahan has the dominant position.
Talahan is trying to drag Raygun to the mat but Raygun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raygun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Talahan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raygun throws out a loose jab but Talahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raygun, pushing him back against the cage.
Raygun trying to stall but Talahan improves his position.
Raygun tries to pull guard but Talahan won't allow it.
Raygun misses with the head strike.
Talahan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raygun misses with a body punch.
Raygun trying to stall but Talahan improves his position.
Raygun throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Raygun fails to land.
Raygun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Talahan blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raygun is fighting off a takedown attempt but Talahan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Raygun to the mat. Raygun regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Raygun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Talahan stopping the sweep attempt from Raygun.
Talahan postures up.
Talahan is fighting to break Raygun's control of his arms but Raygun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Talahan drops back looking for a leg! Raygun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raygun manages to kick Talahan off! Talahan jumps back into Raygun's guard.
Talahan wants to pass the guard but Raygun is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Talahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raygun controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raygun is on top in guard.
Raygun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raygun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raygun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raygun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Raygun will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Raygun throws a leg kick but Talahan checks it.
Talahan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Talahan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raygun swivels and escapes.
Raygun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Talahan sprawls and moves away.
Talahan slips under a jab.
Raygun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Talahan is able to avoid easily.
Talahan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Talahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Raygun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Talahan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raygun's guard.
Raygun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talahan manages to get himself to full guard.
Raygun throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talahan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun stands up over Talahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raygun is pushing down on Talahan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Talahan is fighting to maintain full guard but Raygun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raygun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talahan can do to turn this around?
Raygun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raygun trying to mount his opponent but Talahan defends it.
Well, if Raygun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raygun lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raygun is keen to just control but Talahan is a slippery customer.
Ronald Raygun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raygun uses his free foot to push down on Talahan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Talahan.
Raygun landing punches.
Raygun working the ground and pound effectively.
Raygun scoring with strikes but Talahan is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talahan is looking to improve his position but Raygun isn't that keen on the idea.
Raygun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raygun landing strikes from the mount.
Raygun pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Raygun breaks from Talahan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Raygun is landing with some decent strikes but Talahan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raygun content just to control the position here.
Raygun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Talahan hang on?
Talahan is rocked!
Talahan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Raygun controlling the pace for now.
Ronald Raygun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raygun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raygun wants to control the pace but Talahan is squirming around nicely.
Zip Talahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raygun controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Raygun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raygun, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Raygun!
Zip Talahan spoke after the fight, saying 'I went out there, and gave it my all. I had some good moments, and some bad. Next time I am going to push myself harder to achieve my goals! Thank you for your support..!'.
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energy
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RATING
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