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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazza Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 cm
25
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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177 cm
19
158 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza Rooney! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circle momentarily. Rooney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dolor shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dolor shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dolor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney counters with a left to the body. Rooney drives through and clinches with Dolor against the cage.
Rooney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dolor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rooney pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Dolor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dolor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rooney did well to prevent Dolor getting side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rooney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dolor tries to free his leg and advance position but Rooney is retaining full guard. Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolor. Dolor stopping the sweep attempt from Rooney.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dolor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dolor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dolor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rooney manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dolor bucks up and throws Rooney to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Dolor throws a right and a left that Rooney avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rooney lands with a nice combination. Dolor backs away looking to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dolor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dolor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rooney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dolor shoots in for a takedown but Rooney shows good takedown defense. Rooney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dolor circles away quickly and effectively. Erin Dolor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by Rooney as he connects with a hook. Dolor takes one on the button. Dolor walks into a straight right hand from Rooney. Rooney lands a left and a right that send Dolor crashing to the mat, dazed. Rooney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dolor is rocked! Rooney weaves into range and cracks Dolor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dolor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rooney is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wazza Rooney! After winning the bout, Wazza Rooney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
76% |
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