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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1409 p4p, 2068 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 85 p4p, 123 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 cm 27 140 14 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm 28 126 11 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler Basic striking Good gas tank |
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Alligator gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage. A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lalla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alligator is landing a low percentage of strikes. Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Alligator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lalla just manages to avoid it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla. It looked like Alligator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Alligator. Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Alligator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Alligator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lalla shoots for a takedown but Alligator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Alligator is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Alligator sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt. Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alligator tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alligator to the ground. Alligator escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Alligator is looking to counter with a body kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Lalla on that attempt. Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes. Lalla fails to land the takedown. It looked like Alligator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lalla. Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in. Alligator leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lalla fails with the takedown and Alligator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've been told by Alligator's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes. Lalla has his takedown stuffed and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alligator tries to sprawl but Lalla drives through with a takedown into half guard. Alligator trying to hold on to Lalla's head to control him but Lalla postures up.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alligator keeps working. Lalla is looking for a kimura but Alligator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lalla is thwarting Alligator's attempts to control the position. Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Alligator is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control. Lalla with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Alligator is looking to improve his position.
Lalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Alligator trying to control here.
Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alligator trying to control from the bottom.
Alligator is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alligator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alligator is concentrating on defense, preventing Lalla from advancing position. Alligator continues to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount. Alligator is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Alligator keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. Alligator is trying to control but can't.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount. Alligator is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Alligator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back! Alligator is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Alligator's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alligator tries to get the hooks in deep but Lalla pushed the leg off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Alligator dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet. Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well. Lalla gets a takedown into half guard. Alligator is trying to get back to full guard. Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well. Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lalla content to control rather than advance. Alligator trying to hold on to Lalla's head to control him but Lalla postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lalla is pressing down on Alligator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alligator is holding on for now. Alligator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around? Lalla prevents Alligator from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lalla is looking to advance position but Alligator won't allow it. Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control. Alligator is working hard here to advance position. Lalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Alligator wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy and won't allow it. Alligator is refusing to be controlled, as Lalla sits in half guard. Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though. Alligator is looking to improve his position.
Alligator kicks Lalla off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lalla shoots for a takedown but Alligator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla. Lalla dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard. Lalla is stalling in the full guard. Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground. Alligator keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully. Alligator managing to control the position. Alligator looking to control.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work. Alligator can't do much from the bottom here. Alligator is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Alligator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Alligator seems a little lost for a moment, as Lalla dominates the positioning. Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position. Alligator is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alligator can't do much from the bottom here. Lalla wants to control but Alligator is keeping him busy. Alligator is looking for a sweep. Alligator is not content to let Lalla control the position. Alligator is trying to get back to half guard. Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Alligator wants to control but Lalla postures up. Alligator manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lalla's best efforts. Alligator preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Lalla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Lalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alligator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Alligator is trying to control but can't.
Alligator keeping control of the position. Lalla is thwarting Alligator's attempts to control the position. Lalla is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lalla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alligator! Lalla fails to move to back control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaro Lalla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely. Alligator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator circles away easily and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalla is rocked!
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut. Lalla goes for a double leg but Alligator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alligator continues to drive forward. Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla. Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Alligator, which made it look bad. Alligator tried to counter with a leg kick but Lalla avoided it. Lalla fails with the takedown and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well. Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alligator defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Alligator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet. Alligator is looking for a counter combo. Lalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Alligator counter with a right hand. Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him? Lalla feints and as Alligator raises his hands in defense, Lalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Alligator trying to control the position.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses. Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lalla stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position. Lalla looking to pass the guard. Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage. Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alligator's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alligator keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. Alligator is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard. Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Alligator pushes Lalla off looking to stand but Lalla dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount. Lalla prevents Alligator from improving his position. Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well. Lalla stops Alligator from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alligator is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alligator avoid being mounted? Lalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alligator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Alligator wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla trying to control the action but Alligator is working from the bottom. Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Alligator is holding on to half guard well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well. Alligator is in trouble now - Lalla has advanced to mount! Alligator is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alligator is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Alligator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Alligator gets back to half guard. Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Alligator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alligator trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Lalla wants to pass to mount but Alligator is defending the position. Alligator is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Alligator. I think Alligator 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Alligator! A very excited looking Black Alligator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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energy
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hype
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