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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foran has chosen Barbra Streisand by Duck Sauce as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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178 cm
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160 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Foran!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchmont misses with a looping right.
Foran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Foran pushes him off.
Birchmont pushes Foran up against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont prevents a body shot from Foran.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foran walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big left from Foran misses.
Birchmont tries to clinch up but Foran circles away and keeps his distance.
Birchmont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foran.
Birchmont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foran working hard to break the clinch.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Foran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Foran tries to stall but Birchmont uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Birchmont lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foran tries to break the clinch but Birchmont is controlling the position.
Birchmont manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Foran won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Foran.
Birchmont lands a shoulder strike.
Birchmont fails to pull guard.
Birchmont pushes Foran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foran struggles to land a body shot inside as Birchmont controls his hands.
Foran tries to break free but Birchmont pushes him back against the cage.
Birchmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foran's elbow.
Birchmont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Birchmont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foran trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Birchmont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Birchmont manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foran manages to get himself to full guard.
Foran controls Birchmont momentarily but Birchmont frees himself.
Foran keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont wants to pass the guard but Foran is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchmont tries to stand but Foran is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchmont 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.
Birchmont postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Foran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Birchmont, into his guard.
Birchmont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Foran from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchmont kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Foran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Birchmont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foran.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Foran from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kieran Foran.
Foran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Birchmont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Birchmont manages to pull guard.
Foran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Birchmont works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foran trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foran throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foran trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Foran tries to free his leg and advance position but Birchmont is retaining full guard.
Birchmont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foran wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Birchmont has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Foran should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birchmont has tightened it up now! Foran should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Birchmont!
An out of breath Christian Birchmont thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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