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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mr Al enters the cage!
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190 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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182 cm
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192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Al! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Al. No joy for Pierce on that attempt. Pierce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pierce shoots in for a double leg but Al sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pierce tries to clinch up. Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al as he jumps to the side. Damon Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pierce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Pierce is thwarting Al's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pierce seems to be looking for submissions.
Pierce seems to be working for a kimura but Al defends the submission attempt. Pierce wants to pass to mount but Al is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierce seems to be working for a kimura but Al defends the submission attempt. Pierce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pierce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierce. Pierce is looking for a kimura but Al is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierce to get the leverage. Pierce is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Pierce looks for a takedown but Al sprawls well. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al, right into the meat.
Al connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pierce. Pierce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut. Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Al shows good takedown defense. Al stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierce. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet. Good work by Al as he checks the leg kick. Pierce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pierce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al's waist but Al gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierce off to one side. Al throws the kick towards the body but Pierce avoids it. Pierce checks a low kick from Al. Pierce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pierce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pierce goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Al is on top in guard.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy. Al is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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. Al controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Al is posturing up here but Pierce has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Al tries to roll out but it's too tight and Al has to tap! Slick submission there by Pierce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damon Pierce!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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