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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ransom Metz JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Phant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ransom Metz JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ollie Phant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phant throws a right hand that Metz JR ducks under and follows up with a left that Metz JR also avoids with ease.
Metz JR shoots in and drives through. Phant sprawls well.
Metz JR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phant scores with a shot to the body.
Metz JR needs to keep his hands up - Phant had a free shot at his head there.
Metz JR shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phant but Phant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ransom Metz JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phant lands with a cross.
Phant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metz JR.
Phant closes the distance and clinches.
Phant tries to circle away but Metz JR has him pinned against the cage.
Metz JR dodges an elbow strike from Phant.
Phant stops a takedown attempt from Metz JR.
Phant prevents the takedown attempt.
Phant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Metz JR drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metz JR.
Metz JR is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metz JR shoots in for a double leg but Phant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metz JR but Metz JR pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phant moves into the clinch.
Metz JR escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phant tried to score with a low kick but Metz JR checks it.
Metz JR shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phant defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metz JR takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Phant does no damage.
Phant misses with a series of wild punches.
Metz JR shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phant sprawls well. Phant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metz JR gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phant closes the distance and clinches.
Phant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Metz JR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phant lands with a left to the head.
Phant lands with a right to the head.
Metz JR is trying to drag Phant to the mat but Phant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phant wants to get back to striking at distance but Metz JR won't allow it.
Metz JR letting Phant take a breather here.
Phant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metz JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phant gets underhooks to prevent Metz JR's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Phant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phant wants to break free but Metz JR has control.
Phant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metz JR tries to score a body lock takedown but Phant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phant is trying to force a seperation but Metz JR has the dominant position.
Phant wants to get back to striking at distance but Metz JR won't allow it.
Phant lands a nice uppercut.
Metz JR wants a takedown.
Metz JR throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phant blocks it with crossed arms.
Metz JR tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phant smiles and moves away.
Metz JR shoots for a takedown but Phant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phant leaves Metz JR with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phant drives through and clinches with Metz JR against the cage.
Metz JR has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phant tries to land knees in the clinch but Metz JR avoids the damage to the body.
Metz JR is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phant avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Phant - that landed with a thud.
Phant lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR tries to pull guard but Phant holds him up against the cage and eventually Metz JR drops back down to his feet.
Metz JR jumps guard but Phant stands there with Metz JR around his waist. Metz JR gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Metz JR goes for a takedown attempt but Phant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phant moves into range and clinches up with Metz JR.
Phant has had enough of the clinch but Metz JR keeps him there for the moment.
Phant scores with a hook to the body.
Metz JR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phant takes the fight into the clinch.
Phant has had enough of the clinch but Metz JR keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metz JR is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phant stops a takedown attempt from Metz JR.
A short right from Phant on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Phant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Metz JR shoots for a double leg takedown but Phant sprawls well. He's pushed Metz JR's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metz JR shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phant counters with a nice uppercut.
Phant pushes Metz JR up against the cage in a clinch.
Phant lands a left hand.
Metz JR goes for a takedown attempt but Phant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ransom Metz JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metz JR wants to clinch
and Phant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Metz JR. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Metz JR tries for a takedown but Phant circles away easily
and Phant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phant tries to circle away but Metz JR has him pinned against the cage.
Phant breaks the clinch.
Metz JR fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phant avoids it really well and circles away.
Phant scores with a hook to the body. Metz JR takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metz JR fails to pull guard.
Phant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Metz JR has him pressed against the cage.
Phant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phant has Metz JR pushed against the cage.
Metz JR has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metz JR takes a shot to the head.
Phant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metz JR backwards.
Phant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Metz JR tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phant smiles and moves away.
Phant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metz JR fails to land the takedown.
Phant fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metz JR fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phant avoids it really well and circles away.
Metz JR changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phant tries to avoid it but Metz JR manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phant to the ground. Phant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metz JR had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phant defends it easily.
Phant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phant won't allow Metz JR to get back to his feet.
Metz JR working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metz JR is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phant defends well.
Phant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metz JR. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metz JR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Metz JR avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Metz JR keeping full guard, as Phant tries to pass.
Metz JR is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Metz JR manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phant manages to get himself to full guard.
Metz JR passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Metz JR scores with punches from side control.
Metz JR in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Metz JR trying to control the action but Phant is working from the bottom.
Phant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Metz JR's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Metz JR! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Phant has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ransom Metz JR!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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