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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Ray USA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pirker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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167 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Ray USA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Pirker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by USA as Pirker tries to tie him up.
USA tries for a takedown but Pirker manages to get underhooks.
USA is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pirker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pirker swings wildly with an uppercut but USA uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pirker gets control of USA's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pirker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
USA throws a strike but Pirker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirker wants to control from the top but USA keeps moving.
USA punching from the bottom - just letting Pirker know he's still in a fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
USA keeping moving, preventing Pirker from controlling successfully.
USA had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pirker defends it easily.
USA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
USA keeping moving, preventing Pirker from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Pirker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
USA is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pirker is controlling him.
USA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
USA really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
USA is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirker trying to control the position from guard on top but USA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
USA knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pirker on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Pirker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
USA misses with a takedown attempt - Pirker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray USA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
USA throws an overhand right that lands on Pirker's shoulder, as Pirker tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Pirker. No joy for USA on that attempt.
Pirker misses with a straight left.
USA lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
USA throws a right and a left that Pirker avoids nicely.
USA misses with a two punch combination.
USA misses with a straight left.
USA tries to clinch up
and Pirker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pirker looking to ground and pound but USA is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pirker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
USA closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pirker moves into the clinch.
USA is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pirker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
USA tries to pull guard but Pirker holds him up against the cage and eventually USA drops back down to his feet.
Pirker gets underhooks to prevent USA's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray USA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirker gets underhooks to prevent USA's takedown attempt.
USA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
USA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pirker walks away with a smile on his face. USA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
USA moves to clinch but Pirker breaks away
and Pirker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pirker.
Pirker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
USA wants to clinch but Pirker slips to the side
and Pirker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pirker trying to control the position from guard on top but USA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pirker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
USA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
USA throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
USA had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pirker defends it easily.
USA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pirker won't allow USA to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirker trying to control but USA is working from the bottom.
USA will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pirker stopping the sweep attempt from USA.
USA keeping moving, preventing Pirker from controlling successfully.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
USA is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
USA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pirker trying to control the position from guard on top but USA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pirker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from USA misses.
Pirker shoots in and bounces USA off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
USA throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
USA controls Pirker momentarily but Pirker frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
USA throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
USA keeping moving, preventing Pirker from controlling successfully.
USA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
USA looking for a sweep. Not yet USA, not yet.
Pirker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pirker trying to control the position from guard on top but USA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomas Pirker.
USA tries to clinch
and Pirker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
USA is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pirker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
USA can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
USA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pirker prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray USA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
USA blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pirker stalling.
USA working aggressively here.
Pirker goes for a takedown attempt but USA pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
USA tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pirker rushes USA and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
USA changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pirker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
USA darts in trying to clinch
and Pirker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pirker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
USA trying to strike off his back.
Pirker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pirker won't allow USA to sweep him here.
USA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pirker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
USA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pirker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pirker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Pirker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pirker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Pirker!
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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
25% |
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