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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
24
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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165 cm
37
188 lbs
14 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Project ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scally gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Project counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Project . We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scally has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Project manages to break the clinch.
Scally with a lazy takedown attempt and Project counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Project . It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Scally keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully. Scally working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Project doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Project manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Scally looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Project working some strikes from top position. Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Scally is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Project scoring with some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scally has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Project can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Scally looks winded! Project stays in close to Scally's body and controls the position. Scally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Project gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Project content to stall in guard here. Project scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Project controlling from the top position. Scally 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. Project 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. Scally being controlled here, momentarily. Project stopping the sweep attempt from Scally. Scally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Project controls the pace. Project distracts Scally with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scally keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully. Project drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Project jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Scally is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Project seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black Project has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Scally shoots in for a takedown but Project shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Black Project has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaune Scally. Scally has his takedown stuffed and Project decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scally's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Project passes easily into side control. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Scally's face as Project controls the position. Project wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scally, who protects the arm well. Project lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scally tries to improve position but can't. Project working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scally is looking for a sweep. Project is trying to get an arm triangle but Scally is defending well. Project lands some shots froms side control. The referee asks Project politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Project prefers to stall for the moment though. Project working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Project is putting a hurting on Scally here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Project is trying to get an arm triangle but Scally is defending well. 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! Project is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Scally's shoulder. That is not cool. Scally is trying to improve his position. Project trying to control the position but Scally is working away. Scally takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Project tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Scally is looking to reverse the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Project has knee on belly and moves into mount. Project breaks from Scally's wrist control and lands an elbow. Project with good strikes from the mount here! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Project dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scally tries for a takedown but Project circles away easily and Project counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Project performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ground and pound from Project . Project winds up and cracks Scally with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Project in particular looking to stall. Project is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scally can do to turn this around? Project working the head and body with strikes. Scally looking for submissions from an awkward position here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scally taking some punishment here, with Project in his half guard. Project trying to control the pace. Black Project overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Scally has hold of Project 's hands but Project slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Scally is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scally looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Project wants to work for an arm triangle but Scally is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Project working Scally over with strikes. Project is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scally sees it coming and defends easily. Project is trying to control. Scally wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Project prevents Scally from improving his position. Project will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Scally has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Project escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Project ! Scally is trying to improve his position. Project working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Project lands a nice forearm strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Project is trying to get an arm triangle but Scally is defending well. Scally tries to improve position but can't. Scally is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Project has hold of Scally's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Scally tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Project cranks the arm and Scally screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Scally, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Black Project !
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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
72% |
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