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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byson Baylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byson Baylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Baylor. Baylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Baylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baylor somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byson Baylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baylor manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Baylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Baylor on that attempt.
Baylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Baylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Baylor with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Baylor with a poor takedown
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Baylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baylor fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Baylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baylor shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace takes a swing at Baylor's ribcage but misses.
Baylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baylor somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a hook but Baylor avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Baylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baylor has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Baylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace digs a good hook to Baylor's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baylor tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baylor shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Baylor shoots and misses
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baylor is breathing heavily.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Byson Baylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baylor with a poor takedown
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Baylor should have avoided that one.
Baylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baylor is defended easily by Wallace.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baylor's head backwards.
Baylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baylor on the side of the head.
Baylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Baylor drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Baylor off! Baylor jumps back into Wallace's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has control of Baylor's left arm, preventing Baylor from doing any damage.
Baylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Baylor tries to pass.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Baylor avoids it well.
Baylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baylor tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Baylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byson Baylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Baylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baylor 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.
Baylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baylor has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Wallace is trying to keep Baylor in close.
Wallace throws a few punches from the bottom. Baylor seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Byson Baylor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
64% |
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