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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 cm
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193 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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182 cm
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198 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Colrane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Olson! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Colrane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olson is trying to defend but Colrane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Olson wants to get back to full guard. Olson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colrane. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Colrane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Olson wants to get back to full guard. Colrane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olson defending well though. Colrane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Olson trying to hold on to Colrane's head to control him but Colrane postures up.
Olson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colrane slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Olson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Colrane is trying to control. Olson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Olson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Colrane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Olson tries to get to full guard but Colrane has control of the leg. Colrane trying to control the action but Olson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Colrane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Colrane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Colrane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Colrane trying to control from Olson's half guard. Olson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Colrane throws an elbow that misses. Olson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colrane's guard. Nice move by Olson! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Olson throws a big right hand that misses. Olson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Olson wants to control from the top but Colrane keeps moving. Olson looking to sit in guard and control but Colrane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. 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! Colrane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olson looking for a sweep. Not yet Olson, not yet. Colrane throws an elbow that misses. Olson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colrane's guard. Nice move by Olson! Olson throwing strikes from guard but Colrane blocks nicely. Colrane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Colrane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Colrane keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully. Colrane has momentary wrist control but Olson slips an elbow through the middle. Olson preventing the sweep. Colrane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Olson postures up in Colrane's guard and throws a big left but Colrane blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Colrane trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demetrius Colrane wasn't doing enough on the ground. Colrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olson keeps the fight on the outside. Olson avoids the body shot from Colrane.
This has been an exciting period of action! Colrane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Olson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Colrane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Olson postures up and lands a big shot to Colrane's brow. Colrane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olson's guard. Olson looking to control.
Olson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Colrane throws an elbow that misses. Olson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colrane's guard. Nice move by Olson! Colrane keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully. Colrane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Olson postures up in Colrane's guard and throws a big left but Colrane blocks it. Olson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Olson wants to control from the top but Colrane keeps moving. Olson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Olson throwing strikes but missing. Colrane looking for a sweep. Not yet Colrane, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Olson chips away with some ground and pound. Olson chips away with some ground and pound. Olson preventing the sweep. Colrane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Olson! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olson manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Olson, under a barage of strikes from Colrane.
Olson is trying to control but can't.
Colrane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Colrane throwing shots but Olson is blocking nicely. Olson is looking to improve his position.
Colrane thows a huge punch but Olson dodges it nicely.
Olson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colrane. Olson wants to control but Colrane is keeping busy and won't allow it. Olson is looking for a sweep. Colrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colrane. Olson is staying active underneath Colrane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Olson wants to control but Colrane is keeping busy.
Colrane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Colrane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Olson is pressing down on Colrane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Colrane with a nice head shot there. Olson is looking to stand up but Colrane isn't so interested in that idea. Colrane preventing the sweep. Colrane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Colrane trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Colrane stopping the sweep attempt from Olson. Olson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Colrane pushes down on Olson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Olson tries to roll over but Colrane keeps him under control. Olson trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Olson is refusing to be controlled, as Colrane sits in half guard. Olson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colrane. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demetrius Colrane will probably get the nod. 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!
Colrane tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Colrane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Colrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Colrane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olson circles away quickly and effectively. Colrane misses with a jab to the body
and Olson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Colrane throws a lazy uppercut
and Olson counters by moving into the clinch. Colrane successfully pulls guard.
Olson is fighting to break Colrane's control of his arms but Colrane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Colrane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olson manages to get himself to full guard.
Colrane throwing strikes from guard but Olson blocks nicely. Demetrius Colrane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Olson controlling Colrane's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colrane postures up.
Colrane won't allow Olson to get back to his feet. Colrane trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Olson was stalling too much, according to the referee. Colrane lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Christian Olson has been cut. Colrane catches Olson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Colrane lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Colrane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Colrane. A looping hook to the body misses from Colrane. Olson does a little dance to reset his feet. Olson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colrane throws a body punch but Olson moves out of range. Olson fails with a takedown attempt. Colrane tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Colrane misses with a body shot.
Colrane lands a nice hook to Olson's body. Olson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Colrane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olson.
Some wild striking there from Colrane.
A punch combination from Colrane misses. Demetrius Colrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Colrane.
Colrane gets caught flat footed, as Olson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Colrane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olson. Olson works over Colrane with some ground and pound from guard. Olson throws a big elbow that misses. Olson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colrane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Olson looking to pass the guard. Colrane has his foot on Olson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olson works his way back into a safe position though. Olson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Colrane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olson's guard. Colrane stops Olson from standing up. Olson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Colrane trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Colrane throws a strike but Olson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Olson wants to control from the top but Colrane keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colrane is on top in guard.
Colrane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Colrane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Colrane with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Olson is trying to keep Colrane in close.
Colrane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Olson keeping full guard, as Colrane tries to pass. Olson pulls Colrane in close to prevent any damage. Colrane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Christian Olson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Colrane misses with a few strikes there.
Olson tries for a takedown but Colrane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Colrane lands a two punch combo.
Colrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colrane scores with a hook.
That has opened up Christian Olson's cut even more. Olson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Demetrius Colrane is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Colrane throws a series of punches but Olson moves out of range. Colrane tries to clinch but Olson moves out of range. Olson darts in looking for a takedown but Colrane gets double underhooks and turns Olson into the ropes. Demetrius Colrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Olson. Colrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Olson. Colrane taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Colrane fails to land. Olson leaning his opponent against the ropes. Olson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Colrane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colrane is pressed up against the ropes. Olson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colrane down to the mat. Colrane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Colrane scores with a sloppy right hand. Olson should have avoided that one. Colrane misses with a body punch
enabling Olson to counter with a crisp jab. Colrane closes the distance and clinches. Colrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colrane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Olson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colrane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colrane misses with a combination
enabling Olson to counter with a crisp jab. Colrane misses with a body shot
and Olson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Colrane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olson. Colrane cracks Olson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Colrane looks to score with a jab to the body but Olson is just out of range. Colrane misses with a jab to the body
and Olson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colrane! Olson cracks Colrane with a big right hand but Colrane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Olson working away. Olson scores with a couple of short elbows. The ground and pound from Olson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Colrane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Olson scoring with punches from side control. Olson tries to score with some ground and pound. Colrane controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Olson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Colrane down.
Olson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Colrane works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Colrane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Olson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Olson with the ground and pound but Colrane uses the opportunity to regain guard. Olson throwing strikes but missing. Colrane has momentary wrist control but Olson slips an elbow through the middle. Olson chips away with some ground and pound. Olson is looking to work some ground and pound but Colrane has wrist control. Olson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Colrane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Olson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Olson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Colrane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Demetrius Colrane showed his dominance in that final round. I think Colrane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Demetrius Colrane! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Demetrius Colrane! Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Demetrius Colrane!
Demetrius Colrane wins by unanimous decision! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Demetrius Colrane made sure he mentioned The Dark Side, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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