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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 cm
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Daniels! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lancaster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Daniels tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control. Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth. Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head. Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head. Lancaster is nestled in close to Daniels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster. Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard. Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lancaster trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lancaster postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it. Lancaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lancaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses. Lancaster throwing strikes but missing. Lancaster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body. Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss. Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss. Lancaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Daniels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lancaster looking to pass the guard. Lancaster stays in close to Daniels's body and controls the position. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lancaster won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet. Lancaster working some strikes from top position. Lancaster postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it. Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. 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! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lancaster dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lancaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lancaster showed some decent athleticism there. Lancaster throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely. Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster. Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Daniels is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head. Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lancaster thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Lancaster works his way into side control. Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Lancaster landing strikes. Lancaster throws an elbow but Daniels slips to the side and avoids it well. Lancaster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daniels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Daniels dodges the ground and pound from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lancaster wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. Lancaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lancaster misses with the ground and pound. Troy Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lancaster. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lancaster lands a decent elbow from side control. Lancaster throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Lancaster scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lancaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Lancaster is working Daniels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daniels is rocked! Lancaster wants to control for a moment but Daniels uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lancaster is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer. Lancaster is taking a breather. Daniels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lancaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Daniels is not content to let Lancaster control the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster. Lancaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Daniels wants to get back to full guard. Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lancaster dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch. Lancaster lands an uppercut. Lancaster pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lancaster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daniels up against the cage. Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike. Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside. Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch. Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lancaster lands with a left to the head. Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him? Daniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Daniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The referee calls for Lancaster to work.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut. Lancaster dips a shoulder and cracks Daniels with a mighty uppercut! Daniels falls back against the cage and Lancaster unloads with a barrage of strikes! Daniels is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lancaster screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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