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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocanu Marian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marian has chosen Group Home-Supa Star as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rey Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mocanu Marian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry shoots in and bounces Marian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Landry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marian looking to control.
Marian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Marian from controlling successfully.
Marian chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marian trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Marian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Landry's guard.
Marian throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is looking to stand up but Marian isn't so interested in that idea.
Marian trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Landry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marian postures up in Landry's guard and throws a big left but Landry blocks it.
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.
Marian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marian trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marian trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landry gets caught napping as Marian dives in and scores a takedown. Landry manages to retain guard.
Landry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marian on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marian looking to pass the guard.
Landry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Landry trying to keep a closed guard but Marian is proving a slippery customer.
Marian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Landry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marian.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marian 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 referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mocanu Marian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Landry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marian to the mat! Marian manages to get full guard.
Landry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marian pulls Landry in close to prevent any damage.
Marian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marian looking for a sweep. Not yet Marian, not yet.
Marian has his hands on Landry's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marian has momentary wrist control but Landry slips an elbow through the middle.
Marian wants to sweep here but Landry controlling him for the moment.
Landry throws a big right hand that misses.
Landry wants to control from the top but Marian keeps moving.
Landry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Landry avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Marian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Landry manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Marian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marian feints and as Landry raises his hands in defense, Marian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Landry wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marian manages to pass to side control.
Marian misses with a head shot. Landry uses the momentum to regain guard.
Landry looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marian prevents Landry from getting back to his feet.
Marian wants to pass the guard but Landry is keeping the position.
Mocanu Marian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Landry holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Landry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marian.
Marian wants to stand but Landry is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Landry shoots in and bounces Marian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landry wants to control from the top but Marian keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Landry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Landry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Landry jumps guard but Marian stands there with Landry around his waist. Landry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landry gets caught flat footed, as Marian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marian content to stall in guard here.
Marian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Marian from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry 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.
Landry wants to get back to his feet but Marian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Landry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Landry fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Landry misses with a takedown attempt - Marian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marian wants to counter with a clinch but Landry pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Landry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marian trying to control the action but Landry is working from the bottom.
Landry parries the strikes from Marian easily there. Marian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Landry to escape.
Marian trying to control the position but Landry is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Landry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Landry down.
Marian wants to stand but Landry is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marian just content to control the position.
Marian has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marian with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marian with the ground and pound from mount.
Landry is rocked!
Marian has control of Landry's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Landry regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Landry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marian looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mocanu Marian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mocanu Marian!
Mocanu Marian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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