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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pytorvra Narcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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162 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
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162 lbs
13 - 20 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pytorvra Narcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Fire!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire tries for a takedown but Narcus circles away easily
and Narcus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Narcus counters with a series of strikes that sends Fire to the canvas! Narcus follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Fire is rocked!
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!
Narcus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narcus stands up over Fire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Narcus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Narcus throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Narcus manages to get himself to full guard.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narcus 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.
Narcus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Narcus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pytorvra Narcus.
Fire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Narcus counters with a two punch combo.
Pytorvra Narcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fire.
Fire tries for a takedown but Narcus circles away easily
and Narcus counters with a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fire.
Fire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Narcus has a hand on Fire's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fire takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcus tries to hold on but Fire pushes him away.
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.
Fire misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Narcus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narcus stops Fire from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narcus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pytorvra Narcus dominated that round.
That's time! Narcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fire is defended easily by Narcus.
Fire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Narcus counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narcus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fire's legs.
Narcus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Narcus scoring with punches and elbows.
Fire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Narcus's best efforts.
Narcus is looking to advance position but Fire won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narcus working the head and body with strikes.
Fire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Narcus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narcus stands up over Fire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Narcus!
Fire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fire with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narcus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fire.
Narcus prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Narcus wants to hold on but Fire pushes him away.
Fire throwing strikes here but Narcus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcus tries to hold on but Fire pushes him away.
Fire looking to finish with strikes here!
Fire landing punches.
Fire wants to finish this one by submission but Narcus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fire.
Fire looking for a guillotine from mount but Narcus is having none of it.
Tommy Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Fire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fire has his takedown stuffed
and Narcus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fire's guard.
Narcus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Narcus is looking to work some ground and pound but Fire has wrist control.
Narcus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Narcus is looking to advance position but Fire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Narcus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fire is hanging on to Narcus's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire missing with strikes from the back.
Narcus can't escape the position.
Narcus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Even with his hooks in, Fire manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narcus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fire's arms.
Narcus can't escape the position.
Fire is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcus staying busy and making it hard for Fire to control.
Fire slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fire lands punches and elbows.
Fire trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Narcus doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narcus covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You can see the frustration on Narcus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fire struggling to land strikes to the head as Narcus covers up.
Narcus covering up well under a barage of strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fire has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Narcus's body.
Fire controlling well, preventing Narcus from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fire 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Fire!
A very excited looking Tommy Fire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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