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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qwerty Qwerty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston OMeara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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185 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Qwerty Qwerty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royston OMeara! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OMeara closes the distance and pushes Qwerty back into the cage. OMeara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Qwerty pulls guard effortlessly. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. OMeara gets to his feet. Qwerty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Qwerty tries to sprawl but OMeara drives through with a takedown into half guard. OMeara is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if OMeara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OMeara wants to stand up but Qwerty has a hold of him and won't allow it. Qwerty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OMeara is working away from the top position though. Qwerty tries to roll over but OMeara keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. OMeara is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Qwerty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OMeara scores with a couple of nice shots. OMeara passes to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. OMeara swings around for an armbar but Qwerty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into OMeara's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. OMeara keeping moving, preventing Qwerty from controlling successfully. OMeara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. OMeara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Qwerty is controlling him. Qwerty trying to control the position from guard on top but OMeara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. OMeara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. OMeara looking for a sweep. Not yet OMeara, not yet. OMeara seems keen to control Qwerty's posture. Qwerty wants to control from the top but OMeara keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Qwerty Qwerty wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Qwerty gets caught flat footed, as OMeara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Qwerty is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. OMeara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. OMeara postures up and lands a big shot to Qwerty's brow. OMeara wants to control from the top but Qwerty keeps moving. Qwerty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OMeara controls the pace. Qwerty working for a triangle but OMeara defends it easily.
OMeara is in close to Qwerty's body, working some short punches and elbows. OMeara trying to control but Qwerty is working from the bottom. OMeara is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. OMeara is looking to stand up but Qwerty won't let him. OMeara 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royston OMeara wasn't active enough on the ground. Qwerty tries to sprawl but OMeara drives through with a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. OMeara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. OMeara working Qwerty over with strikes. OMeara controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston OMeara dominated that 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.
Qwerty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. OMeara feints and as Qwerty raises his hands in defense, OMeara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. OMeara chips away with some ground and pound. Qwerty working a defensive guard here.
OMeara slips nicely into half guard. OMeara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qwerty is just riding it out for now. OMeara eventually gives up the hold. OMeara working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. OMeara is looking for a kimura but Qwerty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMeara to get the leverage. OMeara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Qwerty is looking for a sweep. OMeara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. OMeara not landing any meaningful shots this time. OMeara is keen to just control but Qwerty is a slippery customer. OMeara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qwerty! OMeara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. OMeara with a couple of short strikes. OMeara content just to control the position here. OMeara lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OMeara dominating with strikes here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! OMeara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
OMeara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. OMeara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
OMeara content just to control the position here. OMeara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
OMeara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Qwerty can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
OMeara breaks from Qwerty's wrist control and lands an elbow. Qwerty regains half guard. OMeara is looking to advance position but Qwerty won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OMeara works his way into side control. Qwerty is letting OMeara control him for a moment. OMeara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Qwerty to his feet. Qwerty misses with a takedown and OMeara counters into the clinch. Nicely done. OMeara wants the takedown. Qwerty is fighting it off but OMeara persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Qwerty's guard against the cage. OMeara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. OMeara stands and throws Qwerty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. OMeara is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action! OMeara tries to advance to mount but Qwerty denies him. OMeara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. OMeara lands a nice forearm strike. You can see the frustration on Qwerty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! OMeara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. OMeara lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston OMeara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
OMeara misses with a wild combination.
OMeara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OMeara showed some decent athleticism there. OMeara wants to stand but Qwerty has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. OMeara is thwarting Qwerty's attempts to control the position. OMeara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Qwerty is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. OMeara controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. OMeara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. OMeara is thwarting Qwerty's attempts to control the position. OMeara content to control rather than advance. Royston OMeara has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Horrible takedown by Qwerty or perhaps it was just good defense by OMeara which made him look bad. Qwerty darts in looking for a takedown but OMeara gets double underhooks and turns Qwerty into the cage. OMeara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. OMeara distracts Qwerty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OMeara stands up and waves to Qwerty to follow him. OMeara moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! OMeara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Qwerty clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Good control from OMeara. OMeara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. OMeara has got one arm under Qwerty's chin. This could be trouble... Qwerty trying to control the other hand but OMeara gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Qwerty has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royston OMeara! A less than humble Royston OMeara misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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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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