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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tilibra Tamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilibra Tamano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 cm
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200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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198 cm
27
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Ryan Junior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tilibra Tamano! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryan Junior dodges the punch combination from Tamano.
Ryan Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tamano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Tamano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ryan Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Tamano wants to control but Ryan Junior postures up. Ryan Junior moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Tamano is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan Junior landing a few strikes. Ryan Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tamano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tamano is being controlled here. Tamano wants to control but Ryan Junior postures up. Tamano tries to improve position but can't. Ryan Junior gets to mount! Tamano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Ryan Junior controlling his opponent. Tamano is looking to improve his position but Ryan Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan Junior controlling from mount. Tamano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan Junior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tamano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tamano working to try and regain half guard.
Tamano prevents Ryan Junior from taking his back. This has been an exciting period of action! Ryan Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan Junior gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Ryan Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Tamano to work.
Ryan Junior has Tamano pressed against the cage, preventing Tamano from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tamano avoiding damage as Ryan Junior throws knees to the body.
Tamano tries to pull guard but Ryan Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tamano tries to throw a body punch but Ryan Junior avoids it by throwing Tamano back against the cage. Tamano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan Junior smiles and moves away.
Jack Ryan Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tilibra Tamano. Tamano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan Junior circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Tamano looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ryan Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Ryan Junior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tamano has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan Junior dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Tamano is looking to clinch. Ryan Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tamano as he avoids it easily. Ryan Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ryan Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tamano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryan Junior is working hard here to advance position. Tamano trying to control but Ryan Junior is having none of it. Ryan Junior is working to get back to half guard.
Tamano looking to ground and pound but Ryan Junior is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tamano tries to control but Ryan Junior wriggling away. Ryan Junior is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tamano prevents Ryan Junior from getting the reversal. Ryan Junior tries to buck Tamano off but he can't manage it. Tamano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tamano is looking to stand but Tamano has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Tamano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ryan Junior turns into him and now he's in Tamano's guard.
Tamano has his foot on Ryan Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan Junior works his way back into a safe position though. Ryan Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tamano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan Junior is one step ahead there. Ryan Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work. Ryan Junior gets to mount! Tamano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Tamano tries to reverse the position but Ryan Junior maintains control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ryan Junior dominating with strikes here. Ryan Junior gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Tamano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ryan Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Tamano is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan Junior has mounted him! Ryan Junior is standing up, even though he is in mount. Tamano misses with a takedown attempt and Ryan Junior counters with a single leg into guard. Tamano didn't expect that. Tamano is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ryan Junior's corner is telling him to maintain position. Tamano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryan Junior escapes and throws Tamano's legs to the side, diving into side control! Ryan Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamano is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan Junior is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tamano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Tamano regains half guard. Ryan Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Jack Ryan Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ryan Junior slips a nice elbow through Tamano's hands, connecting with Tamano's forehead. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ryan Junior is thwarting Tamano's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan Junior dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ryan Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ryan Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamano, pushing him back against the cage. Tamano wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan Junior won't allow it.
Tamano misses with an elbow over the top. Tamano has Ryan Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryan Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tamano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan Junior after a bit of a struggle. Tamano jumps guard but Ryan Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jack Ryan Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tilibra Tamano. Tamano is trying to pull guard but Ryan Junior has him pressed against the cage. Ryan Junior has picked Tamano up - he's going for a ride! Ryan Junior dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Ryan Junior prevents Tamano from improving his position. Ryan Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamano is just riding it out for now. Ryan Junior eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamano has managed to free his arm - good work. Ryan Junior seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tamano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Ryan Junior! Jack Ryan Junior tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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