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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Deertay (ranked 1483 p4p, 1248 weight class) and Fish Hands (ranked 177 p4p, 146 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 cm 29 265 8 - 3 - 0 |
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215 cm 22 269 10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Deertay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fish Hands! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deertay dives in and scores a takedown into Hands's guard. Deertay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Deertay postures up.
Hands really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deertay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Deertay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Deertay trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deertay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Deertay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Deertay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now. Deertay stands and throws Hands's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deertay is trying to get an arm triangle but Hands is defending well. Hands is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Deertay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Deertay passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hands is trying desperately to improve position. Deertay wants to control the pace but Hands is squirming around nicely. Deertay content just to control the position here. Hands tries to reverse the position but Deertay maintains control. Deertay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hands wants to control but Deertay is having none of it. Deertay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hands wants to control but Deertay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deertay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hands is looking to escape. Hands bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Deertay controlling the position. Deertay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Deertay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Deertay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deertay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hands is one step ahead there. Deertay working a defensive guard here.
Hands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Deertay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deertay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Deertay is trying to control the position but Hands postures up. Deertay looking for a sweep. Not yet Deertay, not yet. Deertay looking for a guillotine here but Hands defends easily.
Hands not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hands stopping the sweep attempt from Deertay. Deertay seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Deertay looking for a guillotine here but Hands defends easily.
Deertay is trying to keep Hands in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hands slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Deertay tries to buck Hands off but Hands is having none of it. Hands in side control, just content to control the action for now. Deertay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hands off and has taken his back! Hands trying to control but not successfully. Hands fending off the submission attempt from Deertay. Deertay has the hooks in. Hands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Deertay patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? I really don't envy Hands right now.
Deertay working for a choke but Hands is defending well. Hands wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Deertay dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Deertay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands. It seemed like Hands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Deertay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Deertay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Deertay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it. Hands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Deertay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Deertay lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deertay with a lazy takedown attempt and Hands counters with a crisp one two that drops Deertay! Hands thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Deertay to his feet! Deertay is in big trouble!
Deertay is rocked! Deertay throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Oh Deertay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Deertay fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Deertay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deertay misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Deertay off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hands follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Deertay was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fish Hands! Our winner, Fish Hands, 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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RATING
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