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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike OMalley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley takes the fight into the clinch.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OMalley smiles and moves away.
OMalley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Vieira wants to take the fight to the mat but OMalley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
Mike OMalley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Vieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OMalley just stands there and leans against the cage.
OMalley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OMalley tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OMalley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vieira dives on top into guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OMalley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OMalley working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
OMalley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
Vieira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira passes OMalley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OMalley looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.
OMalley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira throws an elbow that misses. OMalley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vieira's guard. Nice move by OMalley!
OMalley trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep!
OMalley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Vieira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OMalley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
OMalley is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMalley to get the leverage.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OMalley is working away from the top position though.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vieira still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vieira has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vieira.
Leo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
OMalley is trying to improve his position.
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
Vieira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
OMalley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OMalley tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OMalley gets back to full guard.
OMalley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Vieira 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.
Vieira trying to move into half guard but instead OMalley has managed to sweep!
OMalley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vieira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vieira has escaped and now he's on top!
OMalley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OMalley looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Vieira wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
OMalley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike OMalley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with OMalley.
OMalley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira decides to pull guard.
OMalley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vieira dives on top into guard.
OMalley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
OMalley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but OMalley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OMalley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vieira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vieira has escaped and now he's on top!
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vieira has picked OMalley up and slammed him! OMalley can't keep hold of the triangle and Vieira manages to pass to side control!
Vieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OMalley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vieira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
OMalley looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Vieira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vieira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vieira misses with the ground and pound.
OMalley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OMalley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
OMalley is not content to let Vieira control the position.
OMalley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vieira off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira breaks OMalley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
OMalley has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OMalley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vieira!
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