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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Buchanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris comes to the cage accompanied by Deicide - Angels of Hell. Buchanen has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
28
190 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Buchanen! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buchanen has a takedown stuffed. Osiris throws a nice outside leg kick. Osiris throws a nice outside leg kick. Osiris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buchanen's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Osiris trying to control but Buchanen is working from the bottom. Osiris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Osiris chips away with some ground and pound. Osiris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Buchanen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osiris has Buchanen in his guard. Buchanen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buchanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osiris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buchanen has managed to get both his arms back between Osiris's legs - danger averted. Osiris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osiris is looking for a kimura here.
Osiris seems to be looking for submissions.
Osiris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Osiris trying to work for an americana but Buchanen has managed to regain full guard.
Osiris advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buchanen is looking for a sweep. Osiris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buchanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Osiris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Buchanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Osiris but great work by Buchanen. Buchanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osiris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Buchanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osiris sneaks back into half guard. Osiris moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osiris looking for a sweep. Not yet Osiris, not yet. Buchanen throwing strikes but missing. Osiris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buchanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Buchanen throws a big right hand that misses. Buchanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buchanen throwing strikes but missing. Osiris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buchanen pushes down on Osiris's leg and manages to get into half guard. Osiris is trying to get back to full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ground and pound from Buchanen. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buchanen connects with a nice short shot to Osiris's temple. Buchanen is looking for a kimura here.
Osiris taking some punishment here, with Buchanen in his half guard. Buchanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osiris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buchanen. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Buchanen wants to free his trapped foot but Osiris is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Osiris dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Osiris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buchanen's guard. Buchanen is looking to stand up but Osiris isn't so interested in that idea. Osiris throws a big elbow that misses. Buchanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osiris. Buchanen is trying to keep Osiris in close.
Osiris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Osiris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buchanen dives on top into guard. Osiris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buchanen defends well. Buchanen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buchanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buchanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Buchanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Osiris is retaining full guard. Buchanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Buchanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osiris works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buchanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osiris has his foot on Buchanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buchanen works his way back into a safe position though. Osiris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Osiris can't keep his opponent in guard - Buchanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Osiris wants to control but Buchanen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buchanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Buchanen is working for a kimura but Osiris is defending it quite comfortably.
Osiris wants to control but Buchanen is keeping busy.
Osiris looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Osiris won't allow Buchanen to pass to mount. Buchanen is looking for a kimura here.
Osiris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buchanen pulls his head out easily. Buchanen throwing shots but Osiris is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osiris looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Eric Osiris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Buchanen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Osiris defend it? Buchanen steps over the head and cranks it - Osiris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Buchanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Buchanen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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