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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Timanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 cm
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160 lbs
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165 cm
18
155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Timanee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Daniels! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Timanee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes. Daniels feints the counter takedown. Timanee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Timanee prevents the takedown attempt.
Timanee is pressed up against the cage. Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timanee down to the mat. Timanee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Timanee gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage. Oscar Timanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels. Daniels dives in and grabs Timanee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timanee pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out. Timanee feints a jab promting Daniels to slip. Timanee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daniels slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Timanee fails with a takedown attempt. Daniels looks for a takedown but Timanee sprawls well. Daniels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timanee defends well and Daniels ends up having to push Timanee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timanee lands a two punch combo.
Daniels goes for a double leg but Timanee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Timanee continues to drive forward. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Daniels looks winded! Daniels tries to keep at a distance but Timanee has taken the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Daniels wants to take the fight to the mat but Timanee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Timanee. Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Timanee.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timanee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Timanee wants to stand and escape but instead Daniels has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Timanee wants to get back to his feet but Daniels is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Timanee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Timanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Timanee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Timanee from controlling successfully. Timanee controls from within his opponent's guard. Timanee is looking to stand up but Daniels won't let him. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Timanee from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timanee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniels's guard. Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timanee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timanee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Daniels is trying to keep Timanee in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Timanee misses with a body shot.
Timanee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Timanee.
Timanee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Daniels trying to control but Timanee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timanee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Daniels is staying active underneath Timanee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Timanee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Daniels is positioning himself well to prevent Timanee advancing to mount. Daniels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timanee is working away from the top position though. Timanee tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it. Timanee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Daniels. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels is looking to control Timanee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted? Timanee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Timanee dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Timanee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daniels thinking. Timanee dives in and scores a takedown into Daniels's guard. Timanee throws a big elbow that misses. Timanee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Timanee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timanee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around? Timanee wants to get up but he can't break Daniels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timanee is aware though and is defending well. Timanee postures up and lands a big shot to Daniels's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timanee trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom. Timanee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daniels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Timanee has Daniels in his guard.
Daniels is breathing heavily. Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timanee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Daniels throws a strike but Timanee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. 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. Timanee with a flurry of punches that miss. Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timanee. Timanee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Timanee is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Timanee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Timanee wants a takedown but no success here.
Timanee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Timanee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Timanee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels is trying to push Timanee away but Timanee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timanee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Daniels has Timanee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timanee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Timanee.
Timanee has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Daniels struggling a bit here. Check out the look on Timanee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daniels on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Daniels is not content to let Timanee control the position. Timanee lands some shots froms side control. Timanee lands a few punches from side control. Daniels tries to improve position but can't. Timanee wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Timanee keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Timanee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Timanee dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Timanee does no damage. Daniels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Timanee, which made it look bad. Timanee forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches. Daniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timanee pulls him back up using the underhooks. Timanee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Daniels gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Timanee regains guard.
Daniels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Timanee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daniels has Timanee in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Timanee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timanee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Timanee drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Timanee off! Timanee jumps back into Daniels's guard. Daniels keeping full guard, as Timanee tries to pass. Timanee with a flurry of punches that miss. Timanee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Daniels wants to sweep but no luck. Daniels keeping moving, preventing Timanee from controlling successfully. Timanee throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Timanee wants to stand but Daniels has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Timanee landing some decent shots from guard. Timanee landing with the ground and pound. Daniels wants to sweep here but Timanee controlling him for the moment. Daniels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Timanee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch. Timanee throws a front kick aimed at Daniels's knee but Daniels avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Oscar Timanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels. Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Timanee lands with a shot to the body. Timanee looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Timanee stands and steps away. Daniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Nice body punch from Timanee. Timanee misses with a few strikes there.
Timanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away. Daniels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Timanee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Timanee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timanee looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Timanee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Daniels fails with the takedown. Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oscar Timanee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Daniels blocks a leg kick. Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Timanee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Timanee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Timanee.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land. Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels is trying to drag Timanee to the mat but Timanee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Timanee showed his dominance in that final round. Well Timanee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Timanee!
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energy
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RATING
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