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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aira Panganiban!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle tries for a takedown but Panganiban circles away easily
and Panganiban counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Houle's guard now.
Panganiban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panganiban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panganiban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panganiban throws a big elbow that misses.
Panganiban is in close to Houle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panganiban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panganiban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panganiban postures up.
Panganiban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panganiban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panganiban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panganiban trying to control but Houle is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panganiban is in close to Houle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panganiban postures up in Houle's guard and throws a big left but Houle blocks it.
Panganiban with a nice head shot there.
Houle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panganiban throws a big elbow that misses.
Panganiban wants to get up but he can't break Houle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Panganiban gets to his feet. Houle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Houle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panganiban counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panganiban wants to control from the top but Houle keeps moving.
Houle looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panganiban cracks Houle with a solid left hand.
Panganiban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panganiban throws a big right hand that misses.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panganiban is aware though and is defending well.
Houle is looking for a triangle but Panganiban pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panganiban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panganiban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panganiban lands a couple of digs.
Panganiban landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panganiban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Panganiban wants to control from the top but Houle keeps moving.
Panganiban is in close to Houle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panganiban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panganiban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panganiban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panganiban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houle is looking for a triangle but Panganiban pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban throws a strike but Houle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Panganiban wants to stand up but Houle is controlling him.
Houle trying to control the position from guard on top but Panganiban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Panganiban wants to get back to his feet but Houle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Panganiban keeping moving, preventing Houle from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aira Panganiban dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panganiban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houle looking for submissions off his back.
Panganiban drops an elbow to the side of Houle's head.
Panganiban scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Panganiban is looking to take a break and control but Houle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panganiban looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Houle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panganiban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houle looking for a guillotine here but Panganiban defends easily.
Panganiban with a nice head shot there.
Houle pulls Panganiban in to control the position.
Panganiban 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.
Panganiban looking to sit in guard and control but Houle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panganiban keeping full guard, as Houle tries to pass.
Panganiban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panganiban pushes Houle off and scrambles back to his feet.
Houle tries for a takedown but Panganiban circles away easily
and Panganiban counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Houle!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panganiban landing strikes, looking to finish!
Panganiban trying to control but Houle is having none of it.
Houle tries to reverse the position but Panganiban maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Panganiban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Houle regains half guard.
Houle is pressing down on Panganiban's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panganiban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panganiban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Houle is proving hard to escape from.
Panganiban throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houle's head.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houle has his foot on Panganiban's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panganiban works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panganiban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panganiban looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aira Panganiban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Houle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panganiban counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panganiban postures up and lands a big shot to Houle's brow.
Houle wants to sweep here but Panganiban controlling him for the moment.
Panganiban content to stall in guard here.
Houle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panganiban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panganiban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panganiban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panganiban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panganiban is working Houle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panganiban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panganiban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panganiban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panganiban is looking to work some ground and pound but Houle has wrist control.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Houle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aira Panganiban wasn't active enough on the ground.
Houle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panganiban moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Panganiban lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Panganiban.
Panganiban wanted to stand there but Houle had control of the position.
Houle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panganiban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Houle is tightening it up a little... Panganiban has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Panganiban reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Panganiban taps out! Nice BJJ there by Houle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Devin Houle!
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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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