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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Another Try (ranked 3201 p4p, 3483 weight class) and Ernesto Troisiemo (ranked 218 p4p, 231 weight class). Ernesto Troisiemo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Another Try!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Troisiemo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Try throws a jab but it's blocked by Troisiemo.
Try clinches with his opponent.
Try lands an uppercut.
Troisiemo working hard to break the clinch.
Try throws a punch but it's blocked by Troisiemo.
Try lands a shot to the body.
Try blocking some punches.
Try lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Try misses with a punch on the inside.
Troisiemo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Try lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Troisiemo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Try lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Troisiemo backwards.
Nice body punch from Try - that landed with a thud.
Troisiemo looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Try.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Try is working Troisiemo over against the cage.
Try lands with a left to the head.
 Troisiemo is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Try.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Try softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Troisiemo is still on wobbly legs! Can Try finish him?
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
Try lands a right hand.
Try pushes Troisiemo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Try lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Try throws a big uppercut that drops Troisiemo! More strikes from Try and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Troisiemo lies dazed against the cage as Try celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Another Try!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stony Marciano (ranked 2800 p4p, 5300 weight class) and Kolo Ransom (ranked 307 p4p, 427 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by IQ 98. Kolo Ransom 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stony Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolo Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ransom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ransom ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ransom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marciano is looking to control Ransom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano avoid being mounted?
Marciano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ransom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marciano sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to get to full guard but Ransom has control of the leg.
Ransom is thwarting Marciano's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano keeping control of the position.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Marciano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ransom jumps into side control!
Marciano is trying to control Ransom's posture but Ransom avoids it.
Ransom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ransom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ransom working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransom is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Marciano is trying to escape and Ransom transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Marciano is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ransom! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kolo Ransom!
Our winner, Kolo Ransom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needle Dick (ranked 2917 p4p, 4926 weight class) and Emil Gustafsson (ranked 153 p4p, 275 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Watch where you're going, Needle Dick!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Needle Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gustafsson seems content to control.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Dick trying to control but Gustafsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick wants to control his opponent's hands but Gustafsson gets his hands free.
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dick for a finish.
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dick is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gustafsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dick is controlling Gustafsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dick doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can Dick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emil Gustafsson!
Emil Gustafsson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Wong (ranked 2146 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Deuce McWrestler (ranked 100 p4p, 96 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deuce McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler stuffs the takedown attempt from Wong. Wong gets slowly back to his feet.
McWrestler shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
McWrestler throws a hook but Wong avoids it easily.
Wong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wong!
McWrestler tries to score with some ground and pound. Wong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McWrestler controlling the position.
Wong tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong regains half guard.
Wong wants to improve his position but McWrestler is controlling well.
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Wong has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McWrestler prevents Wong from improving his position.
McWrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to improve his position but McWrestler is controlling well.
Wong has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but Wong defending well.
McWrestler winds up and cracks Wong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McWrestler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.
Wong tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McWrestler is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
McWrestler winds up and cracks Wong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wong is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWrestler is working away from the top position though.
McWrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWrestler is working away from the top position though.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
McWrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McWrestler prevents Wong from improving his position.
McWrestler working Wong over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wong is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong is pressing down on McWrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
McWrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.
Wong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
McWrestler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler slips a nice elbow through Wong's hands, connecting with Wong's forehead.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWrestler with the counter takedown but Wong avoids it easily.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wong.
Good work by McWrestler as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Wong looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler catches Wong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McWrestler did well to prevent Wong getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Wong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McWrestler keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler is looking for a sweep. Wong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong is working for a kimura but McWrestler is defending it quite comfortably.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wong wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McWrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wong passes into half guard.
McWrestler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Wong's head to control him but Wong postures up.
Deuce McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong wants to take a breather but McWrestler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wong prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
McWrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong instigates a clinch.
Wong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McWrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Wong sits in half guard.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ty Wong 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
Wong darts in looking for a takedown but McWrestler gets double underhooks and turns Wong into the cage.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but McWrestler pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from McWrestler misses the target.
Wong loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
Wong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McWrestler to the mat! McWrestler manages to get full guard.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wong wants to pass the guard but McWrestler is keeping the position.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wong's guard.
McWrestler distracts Wong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McWrestler's guard.
Wong wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wong trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wong wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wong drops down looking for a counter takedown but McWrestler sprawls and moves away.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Wong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McWrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wong looks to throw the jab but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McWrestler misses with a takedown attempt - Wong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ty Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce McWrestler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong moves away from the strike by McWrestler.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Wong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McWrestler manages to circle out of the way.
McWrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McWrestler!
Wong advances to mount.
Wong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McWrestler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler tries to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
Wong wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ty Wong!
After winning the bout, Ty Wong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hot Water (ranked 1649 p4p, 3611 weight class) and Darwin Budluvski (ranked 70 p4p, 196 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hot Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Water avoids a kick to the body.
Water fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budluvski, pushing him back against the cage.
Budluvski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Water lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budluvski tries to break free but Water pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Water fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budluvski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Water.
Good exchange - Water coming out on top.
Water uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Water drives through and clinches with Budluvski against the cage.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Budluvski has had enough of the clinch but Water keeps him there for the moment.
Water lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Water lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Water lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budluvski circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Water's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Water blocks the low kick.
Budluvski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Water lands a big right hand that sends Budluvski crashing to the mat! Water stays standing though and waves Budluvski back to his feet!
Budluvski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Budluvski's defenses. It connects perfectly with Budluvski's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hot Water!
A very excited looking Hot Water rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1754 p4p, 3033 weight class) and Archie Oliveira (ranked 80 p4p, 160 weight class). Archie Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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125
31 - 39 - 2 |
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184 cm
25
168
9 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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 31 - 39 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lalla is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Lalla circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Lalla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Lalla throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalla is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is in trouble now - Oliveira has advanced to mount!
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to take his opponent's back but Lalla doesn't allow it.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Lalla can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.
Lalla wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lalla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lalla shrugs it off.
Lalla is desperately trying to improve his position but Oliveira has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla tries to improve his position but instead Oliveira has taken his back!
Oliveira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lalla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla can't escape the position.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip.
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lalla tries to roll but Oliveira sticks to his back.
Oliveira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lalla is defending well though. Oliveira let's go of the attempt for now.
Lalla is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish.
Oliveira tightening his grip on Lalla, looking for the choke.
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to stick to Lalla's back but Lalla is turning into Oliveira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oliveira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lalla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lalla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lalla lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lalla is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling the position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Oliveira in his guard.
Oliveira is pushing down on Lalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalla is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Archie Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a little break here. Lalla wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee asks Oliveira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliveira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oliveira tries to stand but Lalla is controlling his head.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
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.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Oliveira 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. This is the final round!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lalla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaro Lalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lalla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalla 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.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalla's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is trying to control Oliveira's posture. Oliveira takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lalla! Oliveira is rotating here... this could be the end... Lalla is out! Oliveira has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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