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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
ONeill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaPlante's guard.
LaPlante is looking to stand up but ONeill isn't so interested in that idea.
ONeill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ONeill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaPlante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ONeill sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
ONeill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ONeill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
ONeill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
LaPlante keeping full guard, as ONeill tries to pass. #SUB#
ONeill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ONeill stays in close to LaPlante's body and controls the position.
LaPlante wants to stand up but ONeill is controlling him.
ONeill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
ONeill chips away with some ground and pound.
LaPlante wants to get back to his feet but ONeill passes into half guard.
LaPlante is trying to stand up here but ONeill is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
ONeill is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
ONeill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can LaPlante defend it? ONeill steps over the head and cranks it - LaPlante is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for ONeill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed ONeill!
After winning the bout, Ed ONeill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LW/MW) Round 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from LaPlante misses
and Askren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from LaPlante does no damage.
LaPlante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren misses with a body shot.
It looked like LaPlante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LaPlante throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Askren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LaPlante is wriggling around but Askren manages to pass to half guard.
Askren stops LaPlante from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from LaPlante's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LaPlante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to LaPlante's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaPlante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren stops LaPlante from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaPlante has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askren stalling.
LaPlante is trying to stand.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
LaPlante is trying to stand back up but Askren is controlling him
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaPlante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
LaPlante is rocked!
Askren is nestled in close to LaPlante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh LaPlante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren winds up and cracks LaPlante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren working LaPlante over with strikes. #T2#
Askren lands a big elbow - LaPlante is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Askren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yen Askren!
Yen Askren managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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