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MFN 28: Whitman vs. O Reily PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Guillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Guillet!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guillet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clayton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clayton has his foot on Guillet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guillet works his way back into a safe position though.
Clayton is trying to control the position but Guillet postures up.
Clayton has his foot on Guillet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guillet works his way back into a safe position though.
Clayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guillet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clayton is trying to control the position but Guillet postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clayton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clayton connects with the punch.
Guillet shoots in but Clayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guillet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Guillet.
Clayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillet moves away.
Guillet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clayton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guillet.
Guillet tries for a takedown but Clayton circles away easily
enabling Clayton to counter with a crisp jab.
Clayton misses with a body shot.
Clayton misses with a looping left.
Clayton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guillet's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guillet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clayton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guillet is out of range.
Charles Clayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clayton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guillet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guillet shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clayton cracks the inside of Guillet's front leg.
Guillet looks winded!
Guillet slips a straight right by Clayton.
Clayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guillet moves away.
Guillet shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clayton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clayton misses with a low kick.
Guillet ducks under a wild hook from Clayton.
Clayton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clayton scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clayton throws a right and a left that Guillet avoids nicely.
Clayton misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Guillet.
Guillet shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton lunges at Guillet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guillet's hand.
Nice jab there from Clayton.
Guillet is rocked!
Clayton lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Guillet - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Clayton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Clayton!
A relieved looking Charles Clayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Reno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste Reno shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Al Haddad finds it's target.
Baptiste Reno blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Haddad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baptiste Reno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baptiste Reno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Baptiste Reno counters with a single leg into guard. Al Haddad didn't expect that.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Baptiste Reno is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Baptiste Reno tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Haddad is retaining full guard.
Baptiste Reno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Haddad wants to stand but Baptiste Reno is controlling the position.
Baptiste Reno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baptiste Reno advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad is looking to improve his position.
Al Haddad trying to hold on to Baptiste Reno's head to control him but Baptiste Reno postures up.
Baptiste Reno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baptiste Reno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Haddad keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baptiste Reno blocks a jab.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baptiste Reno shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws a low kick, looking for Baptiste Reno's leg but Baptiste Reno calmly moves out of range.
Al Haddad gets caught flat footed, as Baptiste Reno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Al Haddad is looking to stand up but Baptiste Reno isn't so interested in that idea.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Baptiste Reno wants to get up but he can't break Al Haddad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Haddad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baptiste Reno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baptiste Reno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Haddad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baptiste Reno controls the pace.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baptiste Reno stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.
Baptiste Reno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste Reno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Al Haddad connects with a body shot.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad lands a nice hook to Baptiste Reno's body. Baptiste Reno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baptiste Reno moves forwards but Al Haddad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Haddad moves into range and clinches up with Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Haddad prevents it.
A short uppercut from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Haddad can't find room to land a body shot as Baptiste Reno controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baptiste Reno as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
Al Haddad is trying to break the clinch but Baptiste Reno has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Haddad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Haddad lands a jab to Baptiste Reno's midsection.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Haddad, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baptiste Reno was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Haddad misses with a leg kick.
Al Haddad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno dodges the punch combination from Al Haddad.
Baptiste Reno blocks a jab.
Baptiste Reno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Haddad finds it's way round the side to connect with Baptiste Reno's head.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baptiste Reno on the side of the head.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Baptiste Reno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot to the body.
Baptiste Reno shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Baptiste Reno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Baptiste Reno or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad which made him look bad.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Baptiste Reno.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baptiste Reno.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baptiste Reno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Baptiste Reno moves out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Baptiste Reno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Good exchange - Al Haddad coming out on top.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but Baptiste Reno moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into Baptiste Reno's body.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Baptiste Reno avoids it well.
Baptiste Reno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad lands a jab.
Baptiste Reno dodges the punch combination from Al Haddad.
Baptiste Reno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Haddad throws out the jab.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baptiste Reno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Haddad is looking for a sweep. Baptiste Reno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baptiste Reno not doing much here.
Al Haddad is defending against the submission attempts here by Baptiste Reno.
Jean Baptiste Reno has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
Baptiste Reno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Baptiste Reno trying to mount his opponent but Al Haddad defends it.
Al Haddad is in trouble now - Baptiste Reno has advanced to mount!
Baptiste Reno tries to control but Al Haddad wriggling away.
Al Haddad is working to get back to half guard.
Baptiste Reno wants to finish this one by submission but Al Haddad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baptiste Reno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baptiste Reno is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baptiste Reno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Baptiste Reno!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momentum Shift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Sapp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Momentum Shift!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shift shoots in looking for a takedown. Sapp tries to sprawl out of it but Shift keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shift blocks the body kick.
Sapp throws a right hand that misses
and Shift moves into the clinch.
Shift is trying to pull guard but Sapp has him pressed against the cage.
Sapp leaning against his opponent.
Sapp has Shift pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sapp pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shift tumbling to the mat - Sapp dives into Shift's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sapp wants to control from the top but Shift keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Shift gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sapp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sapp wants to sweep here but Shift controlling him for the moment.
Sapp is trying to control the position but Shift postures up.
Shift drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sapp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shift has Sapp in his guard.
Sapp looking to sit in guard and control but Shift gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shift postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sapp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shift, into his guard.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Shift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sapp is pushing down on Shift's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shift is fighting to maintain full guard but Sapp has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shift has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sapp. Oh but Shift has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sapp goes limp - he's gone! Shift jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Momentum Shift!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greywar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greywar landing some decent shots from guard.
Greywar cracks Strange with a solid left hand.
Greywar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greywar trying to control but Strange is working from the bottom.
Greywar pushes down on Strange's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greywar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Strange controls his leg.
Greywar thows a huge punch but Strange dodges it nicely.
Greywar winds up and cracks Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greywar drops an elbow to the side of Strange's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange taking some punishment here, with Greywar in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange is breathing heavily.
Greywar is nestled in close to Strange, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greywar slips a nice elbow through Strange's hands, connecting with Strange's forehead.
Strange trying to control but Greywar postures up.
Strange is looking for a sweep. Greywar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greywar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greywar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Greywar misses with a wild combination.
Greywar shoots in but Strange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greywar shoots in for a double leg but Strange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greywar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greywar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River Greywar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greywar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Greywar.
Strange fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greywar is defended easily by Strange.
Hugo Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Greywar.
Strange blocks a head kick by Greywar.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strange as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Greywar both land. Nice combination.
Greywar misses with a straight left.
Greywar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greywar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Greywar throws a series of punches but Strange avoids them all with ease.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strange napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greywar has hold of Strange's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Strange seems comfortable defending it but Greywar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Strange is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Strange is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Greywar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). River Greywar!
An out of breath River Greywar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliott Stanley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micky Ward's 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliott Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Stanley tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stanley throwing strikes but missing.
Ward is pulling down on Stanley's head. It's preventing any offense from Stanley, at least for the moment.
Ward wants to control but Stanley passes easily into half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Stanley keeps him under control.
Stanley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stanley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stanley's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control the hands but Ward won't let him.
Ward lands a shot to the head.
Ward is controlling the position but Stanley somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward wants to take a breather but Stanley is having none of it.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Stanley's hands, connecting with Stanley's forehead.
Stanley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stanley tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Ward misses with a combination
and Stanley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stanley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stanley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stanley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Stanley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ward rolls with it to try and escape but Stanley cranks on the arm and Ward is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elliott Stanley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Unlovaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davi Unlovaco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
145 lbs
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149 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davi Unlovaco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries for a takedown but Unlovaco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Unlovaco throws a head kick that misses.
Unlovaco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Unlovaco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Unlovaco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Unlovaco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King working a defensive guard here.
Unlovaco trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Unlovaco advances position into side control!
Unlovaco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt King will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unlovaco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unlovaco has hold of King's arm. He's looking for a kimura. King seems comfortable defending it but Unlovaco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! King is real pain and he's forced to tap out! King is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Unlovaco couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davi Unlovaco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to clinch up
and Jones Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Jones Jr back into the cage.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthews has Jones Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matthews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones Jr tumbling to the mat - Matthews dives into Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Jones Jr is pulling down on Matthews's head to control his posture.
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Jones Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews stops Jones Jr from standing up.
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Jones Jr wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matthews connects with a couple of short punches.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Jones Jr's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones Jr wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones Jr is rocked!
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Jones Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jones Jr's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Rippey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (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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25
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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19
142 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Page Rippey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rippey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takayanagi circles away.
Takayanagi throws out a powerful jab.
Rippey swats away the attempt to clinch by Takayanagi.
Rippey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takayanagi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rippey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takayanagi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rippey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takayanagi moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Page Rippey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi lands an uppercut.
Rippey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takayanagi lands a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi slowing the pace effectively.
Rippey is trying to break the clinch but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takayanagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi presses Rippey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takayanagi is leaning against Rippey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takayanagi.
Rippey is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Takayanagi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takayanagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayanagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rippey backwards.
Takayanagi is leaning against Rippey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takayanagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takayanagi lands a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takayanagi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takayanagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takayanagi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi pushes Rippey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takayanagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takayanagi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takayanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takayanagi lands with a light punch inside.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takayanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rippeys head.
Takayanagi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takayanagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takayanagi pushes Rippey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takayanagi stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takayanagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Takayanagi - that landed with a thud.
Takayanagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takayanagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takayanagi lands a shoulder strike.
Rippey is rocked!
A short left from Takayanagi.
Oh Rippey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takayanagi is stalling here.
Rippey seems to have got his legs back now.
Takayanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takayanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takayanagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rippey backwards.
Takayanagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takayanagi gets through Rippey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Takayanagi lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Takayanagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Takayanagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takayanagi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rippey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rippey drops to his knees and Takayanagi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wei Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Hector Linhares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wei Sun's chin.
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20
146 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wei Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sun checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Linhares. That snapped Sun's head back.
Sun moves to clinch but Linhares breaks away
and Linhares counters with a stiff right hand.
Sun moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sun.
Sun lands an elbow inside that Linhares shrugs off.
Linhares can't break the clinch.
Sun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Linhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sun missing with knees to the body.
Linhares displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sun up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares dodges an elbow strike from Sun.
Sun taking a breather.
Sun misses with some punches.
Linhares effectively controlling the action here.
Sun is trying to maintain a safe position but Linhares gets an underhook and turns Sun into the cage.
Sun controlling the action here for a moment.
Sun lands a nice knee to the body.
Sun tries to stall but Linhares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Linhares leaning his opponent against the cage.
Linhares avoids the elbow strike from Sun, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sun backwards.
Sun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Linhares avoids a wild elbow strike from Sun.
Sun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sun misses with an elbow strike.
Sun taking a breather.
Linhares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Linhares avoids a wild elbow strike from Sun.
Sun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sun lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
Linhares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Linhares misses.
Linhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sun.
Linhares scores with a punch to the head.
Sun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares.
Linhares works over Sun's head and body with a nice combination.
Sun tries to clinch up but Linhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Sun tries to clinch but Linhares moves out of range.
Sun moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sun misses.
Wei Sun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sun slips a straight right by Linhares.
Sun misses with a lunging right hand
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sun cracks Linhares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sun throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Sun takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares stalling against the cage.
Linhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sun effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wei Sun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sun throws a jab when Linhares was well out of range.
Linhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sun.
Sun doesn't manage to clinch there - Linhares circles away.
Linhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sun moves in looking to clinch but Linhares pushes him off.
Linhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares misses with a series of wild punches.
Linhares throws a good cross that connects.
Sun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Linhares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Linhares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Sun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Linhares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sun managing to control the position.
Sun 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.
Linhares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Linhares stops Sun from standing up.
Sun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sun working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linhares trying to control but Sun is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares advances position into side control!
Sun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Linhares.
Linhares tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Linhares throws an elbow but Sun slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Linhares.
Sun is pushing Linhares's head away, looking to escape. Linhares manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Linhares.
Linhares wants to control but Sun is keeping him busy.
Sun sneaks back into half guard.
Linhares is trying for a kimura here. Sun looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Linhares wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Linhares!
Hector Linhares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan O Reily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. O Reily has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Ryan O Reily told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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138 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan O Reily!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reily misses with a wild body shot.
O Reily scores with a decent looking hook.
Whitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Reily lands with a nice body punch.
O Reily has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whitman.
O Reily throws a hook to the side of Whitman's head but Whitman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Reily fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Reily uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitman.
Whitman tries to clinch there but O Reily circles away.
O Reily lands a right hook to the body.
O Reily shoots in for a takedown but Whitman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Reily works Whitman's body with a nice hook.
O Reily throws a body punch but Whitman moves out of range.
O Reily lands a nice hook to Whitman's body. Whitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Reily checks a low kick from Whitman.
Whitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman lands an overhand right.
O Reily swings for the body but Whitman moves out of range.
O Reily fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitman is out of range.
No joy there for Whitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whitman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Reily misses with a left hand
and Whitman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan O Reily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reily.
Whitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Reily.
Whitman ducks under a wild hook from O Reily.
O Reily throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Reily throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whitman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Reily throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Reily connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reily throws a looping overhand right but Whitman ducks down to avoid it.
O Reily tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitman was well out of range. Poor timing from O Reily.
O Reily throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Reily on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reily rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. O Reily is lucky that one didn't land flush.
O Reily thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Reily swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whitman counters with a leg kick.
O Reily closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whitman to the mat! Whitman manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whitman working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Reily stopping the sweep attempt from Whitman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reily slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reily missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitman tries to roll over but O Reily keeps him under control.
O Reily is looking for a kimura here.
Whitman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whitman tries to get out of the position.
O Reily is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Reily is thwarting Whitman's attempts to control the position.
O Reily is working for a kimura but Whitman is defending it quite comfortably.
Whitman is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reily.
O Reily seems to be working for a kimura but Whitman defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitman.
Whitman managing to control the position.
Whitman can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reily advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Reily throwing shots but Whitman is blocking nicely.
O Reily maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Whitman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but O Reily has cracked it and Whitman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by O Reily!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan O Reily!
Ryan O Reily is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan O Reily thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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