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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner OMaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner OMaly is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 cm
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150 lbs
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202 cm
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monroe Miranda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner OMaly! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OMaly tries for a takedown but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. OMaly misses with a combination
and Miranda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OMaly's guard. Miranda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Miranda lands a couple of elbows. Miranda is in close to OMaly's body, working some short punches and elbows. OMaly wants to stand but Miranda is controlling the position. Miranda is looking to work some ground and pound but OMaly has wrist control. Miranda drops back looking for a leg! OMaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMaly manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into OMaly's guard. Miranda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miranda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miranda connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. OMaly wants to stand and escape but Miranda is having none of it. OMaly is wriggling around but Miranda manages to pass to half guard.
OMaly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. OMaly is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well. Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OMaly defending well though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. OMaly is looking to escape. Miranda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miranda is looking for a kimura but OMaly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage. OMaly tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg. OMaly wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miranda is looking for a kimura but OMaly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage. The fighters are battling for position here. OMaly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. OMaly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. OMaly trying to strike off his back.
Miranda 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. Miranda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Miranda distracts OMaly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Miranda with a nice head shot there. OMaly pushes Miranda off and gets back to his feet.
OMaly's corner calls for a 1-2. OMaly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miranda tries to keep at a distance but OMaly has taken the fight into the clinch. Miranda has OMaly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMaly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A nice glancing elbow lands by OMaly. OMaly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Miranda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OMaly just stands there and leans against the cage. OMaly is looking to take this one to the mat. OMaly misses with a hook to the ribs.
OMaly tries to break the clinch but Miranda is controlling the position. Miranda has OMaly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMaly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him. OMaly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda is breathing heavily. OMaly blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OMaly after a bit of a struggle. A shot in the inside from OMaly. Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OMaly after a bit of a struggle. Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but OMaly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. OMaly lands with a short shot to the head. Miranda is trying to pull guard but OMaly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. OMaly lands a body punch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OMaly. Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but OMaly shows good agility there to stay on his feet. OMaly lands a nice elbow. OMaly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! OMaly shoots in and drives through. Miranda sprawls well. OMaly gets a clinch. OMaly breaks from the clinch.
OMaly throws a combination. Miranda tries to block but a couple of punches get through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner OMaly dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OMaly looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Miranda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Miranda drops back looking for a leg! OMaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMaly manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into OMaly's guard. OMaly wants to stand up but Miranda is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miranda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. OMaly wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miranda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. OMaly wants to stand up but Miranda is controlling him. Miranda scoring with some ground and pound. Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss. Miranda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Miranda drops back looking for a leg! OMaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMaly manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into OMaly's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Miranda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. OMaly is wriggling around but Miranda manages to pass to half guard.
OMaly tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control. Miranda slips a nice elbow through OMaly's hands, connecting with OMaly's forehead. OMaly pushes Miranda off looking to stand but Miranda dives back in and keeps control.
OMaly moves into full guard.
OMaly is looking to stand up but Miranda isn't so interested in that idea. Miranda drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Miranda as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! OMaly screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Miranda! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Monroe Miranda!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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