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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Nagauker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagauker has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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219 lbs
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168 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chen Nagauker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Farrell! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farrell throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Nagauker stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Farrell follows into mount!
Nagauker is rocked!
It looks like Chen Nagauker has been cut. Nagauker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Farrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Oh Nagauker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Farrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Farrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Nagauker frees his head quite easily.
Nagauker seems to have got his legs back now. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Farrell has eaten all the pies! Farrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Farrell is in the full mount, landing strikes. Farrell get's back to his feet. Farrell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farrell is putting a hurting on Nagauker here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farrell staying calm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Farrell trying to control the position but Nagauker is working away. A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. An elbow from Farrell crashes against the mat.
Farrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nagauker, who protects the arm well. Nagauker wants to control but Farrell postures up. Nagauker is looking for a sweep. Farrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagauker keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Farrell moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farrell stalling.
Farrell pulls guard. Farrell controls Nagauker momentarily but Nagauker frees himself. Nagauker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farrell dives on top into guard. Farrell wants to control from the top but Nagauker keeps moving. Nagauker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Farrell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Farrell gets a takedown into half guard. Nagauker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farrell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Farrell wants to control from the top but Nagauker keeps moving. Farrell wants to pass the guard but Nagauker is keeping the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Farrell works a leg free and moves into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Farrell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chen Nagauker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farrell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farrell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Farrell lands a couple of elbows. Farrell wants to control from the top but Nagauker keeps moving. Farrell distracts Nagauker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Farrell content to stall in guard here. Farrell trying to control but Nagauker is working from the bottom. Farrell wants to pass the guard but Nagauker is keeping the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Farrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pj Farrell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A good leg kick by Farrell. Nagauker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farrell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farrell lands in his opponent's guard. Farrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Farrell stands and steps away. Nagauker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Farrell drives through with a takedown into guard. Nagauker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Farrell escapes and throws Nagauker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Farrell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nagauker to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagauker slips under a jab from Farrell. Farrell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagauker sprawls well initially but Farrell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nagauker defends it well. Farrell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Farrell scoring with strikes but Nagauker is staying in there. Farrell trying to control but he's not successful this time. Nagauker tries to hold on but Farrell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farrell wants to control the pace but Nagauker is squirming around nicely. Farrell landing strikes from the mount. Farrell controlling from the full mount. Nagauker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Farrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagauker is one step ahead there.
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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farrell is on top in guard.
Farrell tries to stand but Nagauker is controlling from the bottom. Farrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Farrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagauker has wrist control. Nagauker looking for a guillotine here but Farrell defends easily.
Farrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagauker is retaining full guard. Farrell trying to control but Nagauker is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Farrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chen Nagauker's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nagauker is looking to clinch but Farrell is avoiding it.
Farrell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nagauker struggling a bit here. Farrell taking a breather here. Farrell working away. Farrell stands up and we're back to a striking position. Farrell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Farrell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Farrell trying to control from half guard but Nagauker is working away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farrell trying to mount his opponent but Nagauker defends it. Farrell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farrell stands up and beckons Nagauker to join him on the feet. Farrell gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farrell decides to stand back up. Farrell steps back and let's Nagauker get back to his feet. Farrell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Farrell wants to control but Nagauker is keeping him busy. Farrell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nagauker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Farrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Farrell takes a little break here. Nagauker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Nagauker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Farrell is working for a kimura but Nagauker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nagauker is staying active underneath Farrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Farrell stalling. Farrell seems to be looking for submissions.
Farrell stands up and beckons Nagauker to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagauker with a poor takedown and Farrell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farrell connects with a nice short shot to Nagauker's temple. Farrell wants to take a breather but Nagauker is having none of it. Pj Farrell has got the better of the ground game so far. Farrell sitting and controlling from the half guard. Farrell is tying to control. Nagauker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pj Farrell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Farrell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagauker sprawls well initially but Farrell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Nagauker is in trouble now - Farrell has advanced to mount! This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Farrell controlling the position easily from mount. Chen Nagauker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Farrell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Pj Farrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Farrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pj Farrell!
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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
80% |
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