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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac lastonesleft. Irons has chosen Get On Your Knees - Age Against the Machine as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Irons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian looks for a takedown but Irons sprawls well.
Florian tries to move into range but Irons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kenny Florian has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Irons. No joy for Florian on that attempt.
Irons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Florian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Florian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Irons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Irons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Irons is looking for a sweep. Florian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Florian is keen to just control but Irons is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian seems to be looking for submissions.
Florian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Florian trying to control the action but Irons is working from the bottom.
Florian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Florian is trying to control. Irons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Florian wants to work for an arm triangle but Irons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Irons tries to roll over but Florian keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Florian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irons defends it well.
Irons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Florian pulls his head out easily.
Florian is working for a kimura but Irons is defending it quite comfortably.
Florian is looking for a kimura but Irons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Florian to get the leverage.
Florian wants to work for an arm triangle but Irons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Florian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Irons sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons is looking for a sweep. Florian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Florian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Irons actively working from the bottom here.
Florian is pressing down on Irons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Irons is holding on for now.
Irons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Florian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Florian's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irons is trying to stick to Florian's back but Florian is turning into Irons. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irons's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Florian.
Florian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Florian preventing the sweep.
Florian wants to control from the top but Irons keeps moving.
Irons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florian passes into half guard.
Florian wants to take a breather but Irons is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Irons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
That's time! Florian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Florian feints and as Irons raises his hands in defense, Florian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Florian postures up.
Florian looking to pass the guard.
Florian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Irons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Florian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Florian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Florian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Frank Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irons.
Irons throws an overhand right that lands on Florian's shoulder, as Florian tries to avoid the shot.
Irons scores with a decent looking hook.
Irons lands a jab to the head.
Irons stuffs the takedown.
Frank Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons connects with a right hand. Florian shakes it off.
Florian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irons.
Florian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irons.
Irons looks to land a right hand but Florian moved out of range.
Irons throws a right and a left that Florian avoids nicely.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Florian fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but Irons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irons thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian shoots in but no luck this time.
Irons misses with a hook.
Florian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irons as he avoids it easily.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Irons sprawls well.
Florian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irons throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Florian tumbling to the canvas!
Florian is rocked!
Florian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Irons is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Florian.
Oh Florian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irons is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Florian seems to have got his legs back now.
Irons controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian trying his best to control but Irons has mounted him.
Irons wants to control the pace but Florian is squirming around nicely.
Florian is working to get back to half guard.
Florian wants to hold on but Irons pushes him away.
Irons wants to finish this one by submission but Florian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irons.
Florian tries to lock up and control but Irons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florian tries to hold on but Irons postures up.
Florian can't escape the position.
Florian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irons jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Florian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irons tries for a kimura but Florian is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Florian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Florian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Irons's shoulder. That is not cool.
Irons tries to improve position but can't.
Irons is trying to control Florian's posture but Florian avoids it.
Florian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Florian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Florian tries for a kimura but Irons is defending well.
Kenny Florian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Florian off and has taken his back!
Irons doesn't have the hooks in and Florian manages to turn into his guard.
Irons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Florian postures up.
Florian stopping the sweep attempt from Irons.
Florian trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
Florian is really struggling to control Irons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Florian looking to sit in guard and control but Irons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Florian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Florian has a closed guard, preventing Irons from standing up.
Florian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Florian is tightening it up a little... Irons has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Irons reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Irons taps out! nice BJJ there by Florian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kenny Florian!
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energy
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hype
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