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Event:
WCI 11 - Young - Booey
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Dibala misses.
Orange dives in for a single leg takedown but Dibala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dibala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dibala cracks Orange with a good jab.
Dibala throws a head kick but Orange moves out of range.
Dibala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orange has a takedown stuffed.
Luke Dibala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dibala misses with a straight left.
Orange doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Dibala's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orange's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dibala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orange scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Dibala sends Orange crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dibala is motioning to the referee to let Orange up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Orange is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange darts in looking for a takedown but Dibala gets double underhooks and turns Orange into the cage.
Orange is still on wobbly legs! Can Dibala finish him?
Luke Dibala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhasaan Orange.
Dibala drops Orange with a big left hand! Orange is injured, injured bad! Dibala jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Dibala!
Luke Dibala managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
Rhasaan Orange spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky Bitch Beat me!'.
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Event:
WCI 7
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Young thuds his right hand into Orange's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Orange closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Orange is looking for a kimura but Young is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orange to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orange seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Orange eventually gives up the hold.
Orange not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young wants to control but Orange is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Orange eventually gives up the hold.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orange. #T1#
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orange is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Orange is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orange is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Orange is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Orange passes to full mount!
Young sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Orange is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Young is looking to control Orange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Young is looking for a sweep. Orange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orange missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Orange is looking for a kimura but Young is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orange to get the leverage.
Orange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Young tries to roll over but Orange keeps him under control.#SUB#
Orange is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Young moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Orange drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Orange off! Orange jumps back into Young's guard.
Young trying to keep a closed guard but Orange is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Orange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility inform us that Young has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Orange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orange looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Orange drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orange jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Young is looking for a triangle but Orange pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Young looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orange has picked Young up and slammed him! Young can't keep hold of the triangle and Orange manages to pass to side control!
Young tries to bench press Orange off him but Orange keeps the position.
Young is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orange off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Young looking for the choke but no joy.
Orange is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Young working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Orange is doing well to defend. Young seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Orange is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rizzo Young! Rizzo Young retains his middleweight title!
Rizzo Young was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Rhasaan Orange had this to say: 'Lucky Bitch Beat me!'.
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Event:
WorldClass Invitational 2
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Oliavo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliavo cracks a nice hook into Orange's ribs.
Orange defending well as Oliavo loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Oliavo gets caught flat footed, as Orange shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orange prevents Oliavo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliavo can't keep his opponent in guard - Orange advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliavo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Orange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orange stops Oliavo from getting back to his feet.
Oliavo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Orange is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Orange seems to be working for a kimura but Oliavo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Orange seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Orange is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliavo is trying to stand up here but Orange is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Orange seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oliavo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rhasaan Orange!
After the fight, Rhasaan Orange was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Orange tries to sprawl but Ronaldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orange gets full guard.#SUB2#
Orange working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Orange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronaldo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Orange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Orange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Orange keeps moving. #SUB2#
Orange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ronaldo with a nice head shot there.
Ronaldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Orange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Orange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Orange working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Orange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Orange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Orange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ronaldo distracts Orange with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orange is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orange being controlled here, momentarily.
Ronaldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Orange has his foot on Ronaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronaldo works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Orange has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ronaldo doesn't defend quickly enough and Orange has managed to lock this one up! Can Ronaldo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orange on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rhasaan Orange!
After the fight, Rhasaan Orange was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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