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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alue Eiram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Encore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tanner Devlin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alue Eiram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Devlin is pushing Eiram up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Devlin pushes Eiram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Eiram pulls Devlin into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Devlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eiram manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Devlin has Eiram in his guard.
Devlin keeping full guard, as Eiram tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devlin controlling Eiram's posture.
Devlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eiram. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eiram stands and steps away. Devlin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Devlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Devlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Devlin lands with a light punch inside.
Devlin prevents Eiram from breaking the clinch.
Eiram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Devlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eiram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eiram decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Devlin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Devlin wants to get back to full guard.
Eiram with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin tries to get to full guard but Eiram has control of the leg.
Eiram wants to take a breather but Devlin is having none of it.
Devlin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eiram trying to control but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Devlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eiram preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiram being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Devlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Devlin is looking to clinch but Eiram is avoiding it.
Eiram fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Devlin sprawls well initially but Eiram persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Devlin is trying to maintain the position but Eiram is very close to passing his half guard.
Devlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Devlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eiram is working away from the top position though.
Devlin wants to improve his position but Eiram is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eiram seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Devlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eiram not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eiram moves into full mount! Devlin won't be happy about that!
Devlin wants to hold on but Eiram pushes him away.
Eiram is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Devlin is surviving well by controlling Eiram's body position as best he can.
Eiram trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Devlin tries to reverse the position but Eiram maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eiram avoids the attempt from Devlin to control.
Devlin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Eiram tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alue Eiram dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
Tanner Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eiram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Devlin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eiram looking to throw knees to the head but Devlin is blocking nicely.
Devlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eiram darts in and clinches Devlin up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eiram is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Devlin is defending well.
Devlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Eiram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eiram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eiram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devlin can do to turn this around?
Devlin lands an elbow that stopped Eiram in his tracks for a moment.
Devlin digs a right hand underneath Eiram's ribcage. Eiram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner Devlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devlin darts in and clinches Eiram up against the cage.
Devlin taking a breather.
Eiram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devlin pushes Eiram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Devlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Devlin.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Devlin has Eiram up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Devlin can't find room to land a body shot as Eiram controls the action.
Devlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eiram backwards.
Devlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin has Eiram up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Eiram backwards.
Eiram jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Devlin walks away with a smile on his face. Eiram gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alue Eiram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eiram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eiram lands in his opponent's guard.
Eiram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devlin is pulling down on Eiram's head to control his posture.
Devlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Devlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Devlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eiram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eiram wants to pass the guard but Devlin is keeping the position.
Devlin has his foot on Eiram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eiram works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eiram closes the distance and clinches.
Devlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Eiram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eiram throws the kick towards the body but Devlin avoids it.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Eiram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches.
Eiram takes an elbow to the temple.
Devlin is looking to control Eiram's arms but Eiram gets an underhook and turns him. Now Devlin has his back to the cage.
Eiram is trying to break the clinch but Devlin is controlling him.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eiram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devlin tries to avoid it but Eiram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devlin to the ground. Devlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Devlin has Eiram up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Devlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Devlin is looking to clinch but Eiram is avoiding it.
Devlin tries to clinch but Eiram moves out of range.
Eiram looks for a takedown but Devlin sprawls well.
Devlin moves into range and clinches up with Eiram.
Eiram tries to work over Devlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eiram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin wants to clinch.
Eiram wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devlin has closed the distance and engaged Eiram in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eiram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Devlin unleashes a big counter combination but Eiram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eiram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devlin circles away.
Devlin has Eiram up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Eiram closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devlin did well to prevent Eiram getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eiram is thwarting Devlin's attempts to control the position.
Devlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Eiram from advancing position.
Alue Eiram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eiram wants to pass to mount but Devlin is defending the position.
Devlin trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eiram is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Devlin wants to improve his position but Eiram is controlling well.
Eiram controlling the action here.
Devlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Devlin wants to control but Eiram is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Devlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Devlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Devlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Devlin stalling in the clinch but Eiram improves position.
Devlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Devlin pushes Eiram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin stalling in the clinch.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eiram moves into range and clinches up with Devlin.
A shot in the inside from Devlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eiram clinches up with Devlin and pushes him back against the cage.
Eiram looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alue Eiram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
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!
Eiram tries to keep at a distance but Devlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Devlin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Devlin lands with a left to the head.
Devlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eiram or not.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin tries to clinch but Eiram is having none of it.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Tanner Devlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Devlin lands an elbow just above Eiram 's eye.
Eiram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Devlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devlin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Devlin!
Tanner Devlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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