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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn IronSide (ranked 3337 p4p, 5129 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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5 - 12 - 0 |
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190
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IronSide holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OConnor lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
OConnor lands an elbow inside.
IronSide managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
IronSide managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor stops a takedown attempt from IronSide.
IronSide blocks an elbow strike from OConnor.
IronSide managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OConnor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide can't break the clinch.
IronSide tries to pull guard but OConnor holds him up against the cage and eventually IronSide drops back down to his feet.
OConnor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnor tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
IronSide is trying to pull guard but OConnor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn IronSide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
IronSide blocks an elbow strike.
OConnor misses with an elbow over the top.
OConnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but IronSide avoids the damage to the body.
OConnor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
OConnor is trying to maintain a safe position but IronSide gets an underhook and turns OConnor into the cage.
OConnor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but IronSide avoids the damage to the body.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but IronSide is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OConnor just misses with a elbow thrown towards IronSide's brow.
OConnor throws an elbow but it misses.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IronSide's elbow.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
IronSide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnor lands a damaging elbow.
OConnor misses with the head strike.
IronSide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OConnor wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor being controlled here momentarily.
IronSide has momentary wrist control but OConnor slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OConnor trying to control but IronSide is working from the bottom.
OConnor won't allow IronSide to sweep him here.
IronSide is adopting a defensive guard.
OConnor wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OConnor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
IronSide seems keen to control OConnor's posture.
OConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OConnor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
IronSide looking for a guillotine here but OConnor defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OConnor trying to control but IronSide is working from the bottom.
IronSide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
OConnor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! IronSide is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! IronSide has escaped and now he's on top!
IronSide slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
IronSide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by IronSide and move into the clinch position.
IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but IronSide avoids the damage to the body.
IronSide is trying to break the clinch but OConnor has him pressed against the cage.
OConnor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
IronSide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, IronSide just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnor's brow.
IronSide takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bjorn IronSide's cut is getting worse.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
IronSide avoids the elbow strike from OConnor, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor lands a good knee to the midsection. IronSide won't want to take too many of those.
IronSide jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OConnor walks away with a smile on his face. IronSide gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from IronSide.
OConnor closes the distance and pushes IronSide back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor lands an elbow just above IronSide 's eye.
Bjorn IronSide's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
OConnor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IronSide blocks a body shot from OConnor.
IronSide wants to take the fight to the mat but OConnor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn IronSide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IronSide tries for a takedown but OConnor manages to get underhooks.
OConnor has IronSide pressed against the cage.
OConnor looking to throw knees to the head but IronSide is blocking nicely.
IronSide avoiding damage as OConnor throws knees to the body.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronSide is defending well for now.
IronSide dodges an elbow strike from OConnor.
OConnor wants to get back to striking at distance but IronSide won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, IronSide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OConnor throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but IronSide blocks it with crossed arms.
IronSide managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and IronSide avoids it.
IronSide tries to throw a body punch but OConnor avoids it by throwing IronSide back against the cage.
OConnor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IronSide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IronSide avoids a wild elbow strike from OConnor.
IronSide blocks an elbow strike from OConnor.
IronSide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
IronSide is trying to break free.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and IronSide avoids it.
OConnor pushes off an throws an elbow but IronSide leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
IronSide avoids a wild elbow strike from OConnor.
IronSide avoiding damage as OConnor throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronSide is defending well for now.
IronSide breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from IronSide is defended easily by OConnor.
IronSide misses with a double jab.
OConnor wants to counter with a clinch but IronSide pushes him away.
IronSide scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
IronSide shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OConnor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but IronSide pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
IronSide controlling the pace.
OConnor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. IronSide is working away from the top position though.
IronSide working over OConnor with some ground and pound. OConnor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OConnor has hold of IronSide's hands but IronSide slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
IronSide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OConnor won't allow IronSide to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William OConnor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
IronSide instigates a clinch.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
IronSide wants the takedown. OConnor is fighting it off but IronSide persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in OConnor's guard against the cage.
IronSide is stalling in the full guard.
IronSide has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OConnor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IronSide is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor controls IronSide momentarily but IronSide frees himself.
OConnor has his foot on IronSide's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IronSide works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells IronSide's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bjorn IronSide overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OConnor throws his legs up looking for a submission but IronSide uses it to pass to side control.
OConnor is looking to reverse the position.
OConnor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
IronSide lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear OConnor down.
IronSide working away.
OConnor trying to remain calm as IronSide controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor is looking to regain half guard here but IronSide keeps moving and retains side control.
IronSide slows the pace down.
IronSide is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OConnor has escaped the position, nice work there.
OConnor tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
IronSide with good strikes from the mount here!
IronSide controlling the position easily from mount.
IronSide avoids the attempt from OConnor to control.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by IronSide there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
IronSide tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnor is in a horrible position here. IronSide smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OConnor tries to lock up and control but IronSide gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
IronSide working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
IronSide looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide scoring with strikes but OConnor is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn IronSide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OConnor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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