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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Giles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liaudin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jump Around. Giles has chosen Rest In Peace as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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177 cm
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152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jess Liaudin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Giles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liaudin tries to clinch but Giles moves out of range.
Giles gets caught flat footed, as Liaudin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Liaudin stopping the sweep attempt from Giles.
Giles trying to control the position.
Giles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liaudin defends it easily.
Liaudin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liaudin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liaudin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giles is trying to control the position but Liaudin postures up.
Giles wants to sweep here but Liaudin controlling him for the moment.
Liaudin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liaudin is looking to work some ground and pound but Giles has wrist control.
Liaudin throwing strikes from guard but Giles blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin throwing strikes but missing.
Giles working for a triangle but Liaudin defends it easily.
Liaudin controlling from the top position.
Liaudin postures up in Giles's guard and throws a big left but Giles blocks it.
Liaudin trying to control the position from guard on top but Giles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liaudin throws a strike but Giles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Giles won't allow Liaudin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liaudin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liaudin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Giles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liaudin is working away from the top position though.
Liaudin trying to control the action but Giles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liaudin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giles is looking to control Liaudin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giles avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles is trying to control but can't.
Liaudin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liaudin prevents Giles from improving his position.
Liaudin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giles defending well though.
Liaudin is stalling here. Giles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liaudin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Giles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liaudin tries to buck Giles off but Giles is having none of it.
Giles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Giles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liaudin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Giles but great work by Liaudin.
The ground and pound from Liaudin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Liaudin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Liaudin working the head with strikes.
Giles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Liaudin.
Giles is trying to improve his position.
Liaudin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Giles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liaudin swings around for an armbar but Giles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Liaudin's guard.
Giles won't allow Liaudin to sweep him here.
Liaudin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giles has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liaudin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Giles trying to control from half guard but Liaudin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jess Liaudin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Giles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liaudin manages to avoid it.
Giles wants to clinch.
Giles wants to clinch up but Liaudin keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liaudin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giles.
Giles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liaudin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin walks into a left hand.
Giles tries to sprawl but Liaudin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Liaudin prevents Giles from improving his position.
Liaudin tries to stand and escape but Giles is controlling the position.
Liaudin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giles's head.
Liaudin lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liaudin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giles's head.
Liaudin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liaudin is thwarting Giles's attempts to control the position.
Giles tries to roll over but Liaudin keeps him under control.
Liaudin wants to free his trapped foot but Giles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Giles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liaudin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liaudin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liaudin is working away from the top position though.
Liaudin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liaudin is nestled in close to Giles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Giles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Liaudin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Giles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Giles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Giles!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin is not content to let Giles control the position.
Liaudin is trying to improve his position.
Giles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liaudin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Giles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liaudin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Giles has hold of Liaudin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Liaudin seems comfortable defending it but Giles has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Liaudin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Liaudin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Giles couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Giles!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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