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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 3
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orliely just misses with a punch to the body.
Orliely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orliely moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orliely throws a lazy right hand but McFly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFly lands a slapping body shot.
McFly staying out of range there.
McFly wants to counter with a clinch but Orliely pushes him away.
McFly throws a hook to the side of Orliely's head but Orliely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orliely keeps the fight on the outside.
Orliely darts in looking for a takedown but McFly gets double underhooks and turns Orliely into the cage.
Orliely staying out of range there.
Orliely swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orliely will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orliely throws a series of punches but McFly moves out of range.
McFly wants to counter with a clinch but Orliely pushes him away.#CL2#
McFly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orliely's efforts to push away.
McFly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Steave Orliely has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly can't find room to land a body shot as Orliely controls the action.
McFly lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice elbow from McFly.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFly misses with a punch to the body.
Orliely avoids a wild elbow strike from McFly.
McFly scores with a shot to the side of Orliely's head.
Orliely has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McFly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orliely prevents a body shot from McFly.
McFly cracks Orliely with a nice body shot.
McFly scores with a shot to the side of Orliely's head.
McFly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
McFly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orliely backwards.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orliely backwards.
McFly digs a right hand into Orliely's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orliely's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly misses with the head strike.
Orliely has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for McFly to work.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from McFly. #BC#
Orliely breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orliely stalks McFly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFly's face. McFly staggers backwards, shaken.
Orliely takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Orliely darts in looking for a takedown but McFly gets double underhooks and turns Orliely into the cage.
Orliely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orliely blocks a jab.
Orliely works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orliely slips under a jab from McFly.
Orliely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
McFly clinches up with Orliely and pushes him back against the cage.
Orliely wants to break free but McFly has control.
McFly lands a nice shot to the body.
McFly swings wildly with an uppercut but Orliely uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McFly tries to throw a body punch but Orliely avoids it by throwing McFly back against the cage. #T4#
McFly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orliely has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
McFly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orliely tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orliely.
Orliely takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orliely wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
Orliely is trying to break free.
Orliely is trying to break the clinch but McFly is controlling him.
McFly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orliely's defenses.
Orliely is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny McFly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steave Orliely's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McFly defending well as Orliely loads up on a big left hand.
McFly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orliely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orliely.
Steave Orliely is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McFly instigates a clinch.
A short right from McFly.
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orliely blocks a body shot from McFly.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
Orliely has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McFly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Orliely controls his hands.
McFly tries to throw a body punch but Orliely avoids it by throwing McFly back against the cage.
Jonny McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McFly lands a nice elbow.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Orliely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFly just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McFly.
McFly works on Orliely's body with a couple of short punches.
McFly tries to work over Orliely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
McFly lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McFly.
McFly lands a damaging elbow.
Orliely blocks an elbow strike from McFly.
A short right from McFly. #T2#
McFly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFly lands an uppercut.
Orliely blocks a body shot from McFly.
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFly lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFly has Orliely pressed against the cage, preventing Orliely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFly stalling in the clinch.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orliely looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orliely's elbow.
Orliely takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
McFly throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
With the fighters up against the cage, McFly throws an elbow but misses.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McFly breaks the clinch.
Orliely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McFly pinned against the cage. McFly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McFly closes the distance and pushes Orliely back into the cage.
Orliely is trying to maintain a safe position but McFly gets an underhook and turns Orliely into the cage.
McFly works on Orliely's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Orliely is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orliely's efforts to push away.#BC2#
McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orliely.
Orliely sets himself, and McFly steps forward looking for the clinch! Orliely avoids it this time.
McFly clobbers Orliely with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McFly misses with a straight right. #CL#
Orliely has managed to clinch.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Orliely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly presses Orliely against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orliely tries to pull guard but McFly won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steave Orliely's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Orliely ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orliely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orliely changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
McFly has Orliely up against the cage in a clinch.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
McFly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from McFly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orliely tries to break the clinch but McFly is controlling the position.
Orliely blocks a body shot from McFly.
Orliely blocks a body shot from McFly.
McFly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
McFly lands a nice elbow.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Orliely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orliely throws an elbow but misses.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Orliely takes an elbow to the temple.
McFly tries a body shot but Orliely blocks it.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFly lands a right hand.
Orliely tries to break free but McFly pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McFly. #TD2#
McFly manages to pull guard.
#T2##SU#
Orliely stands and steps away. McFly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orliely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orliely misses with a body kick.
McFly swinging wildly here.
Orliely tries to close the distance and clinch but McFly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good shot there by Orliely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orliely lands a lovely overhand right.
Orliely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFly was well out of range. Poor timing from Orliely.
Orliely dips to his left and cracks McFly with an uppercut!
McFly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orliely's head backwards.
McFly misses with an uppercut. Orliely saw that one coming.
McFly tries to clinch but Orliely moves out of range.
Orliely tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McFly manages to circle out of the way.
McFly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFly!
#CUT2#Steave Orliely's cut is getting worse.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Orliely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orliely misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny McFly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orliely slips a straight right by McFly.#CL2#
McFly forces Orliely back against the cage and clinches.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFly misses with a punch to the body.
Jonny McFly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFly throws an elbow that misses.
McFly keeps control of Orliely as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McFly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Orliely blocking some punches.
Steave Orliely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orliely is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orliely has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orliely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McFly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny McFly! |
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 36
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Blight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blight checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Orliely moves into the clinch.
Blight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orliely prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orliely prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blight keeps control of Orliely as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orliely is trying to break the clinch but Blight has him pressed against the cage.
Blight prevents Orliely from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Orliely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blight walks away with a smile on his face. Orliely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Orliely closes the distance and clinches.
Blight tries a body shot but Orliely blocks it.
Orliely is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orliely pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Blight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orliely changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blight tries to avoid it but Orliely manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blight to the ground. Blight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steave Orliely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orliely will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Orliely tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orliely somewhat.
Orliely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orliely throws a right hand that Blight ducks under and follows up with a left that Blight also avoids with ease.
Orliely pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blight back to the cage. Orliely follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blight is looking to clinch.
Orliely fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blight checks it well.
Orliely misses with a series of wild punches.
Blight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orliely misses with a body shot.
Orliely lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orliely throws a head kick but Blight moves out of range.
A big left from Orliely misses.
As Orliely tries to get set, Blight tries to push him back and clinch up but Orliely manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orliely lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Blight moves out of range of the leg kick from Orliely.
Orliely attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blight goes for a double leg but Orliely avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orliely continues to drive forward.
Orliely lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blight, right into the meat.
Orliely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orliely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orliely throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orliely tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orliely throws an overhand right that lands on Blight's shoulder, as Blight tries to avoid the shot.
Blight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Orliely misses with a two punch combination.
Blight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orliely tries to clinch but Blight moves out of range.
Blight looks to score with a jab to the body but Orliely is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Orliely. Those never looked like landing.
Blight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blight doesn't manage to clinch there - Orliely circles away.
#TD2#
Orliely closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blight to the mat! Blight manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blight is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Blight 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.
Blight looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Blight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blight forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blight is looking to take a break and control but Orliely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steave Orliely dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Orliely clinches with his opponent.
Blight working aggressively here.
Orliely wants to take the fight to the mat but Blight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orliely throws a head punch that misses.
Blight can't find room to land a body shot as Orliely controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orliely wants to break free but Blight has control.
Blight is trying to break free.#T1#
Blight tries to work over Orliely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orliely avoids it.
Orliely is looking to break free of the clinch but Blight has double underhooks.
Blight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orliely or not.
Orliely tries to pull guard but Blight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
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.
Orliely manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Orliely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orliely throws a jab but it's blocked by Blight. #CL2#
Orliely takes the fight into the clinch.
Orliely is trying to break the clinch but Blight is controlling him.#T3##BC2#
Orliely breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steave Orliely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orliely scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Orliely gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orliely blocks it with crossed arms.
Blight misses with a punch on the inside.
Blight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orliely is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Orliely working hard to break the clinch.
Blight is trying to stall.
Orliely tries to break free but Blight pushes him back against the cage.
Blight landing knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Orliely pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orliely tries to break the clinch but Blight is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steave Orliely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Blight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orliely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blight tries to land a knee to the head but Orliely blocks with his arms.
Orliely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blight walks away with a smile on his face. Orliely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orliely has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orliely scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orliely works the jab nicely.
Orliely misses the shot to the body.
Blight feinted with a counter takedown.
Blight moves out of range of the strikes.
Blight tries to counter with a takedown but Orliely is quick to defend against it.
Blight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1##TD2#
Orliely changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orliely's best efforts.
Orliely wants to stand up but Blight is controlling the position.
Orliely takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blight wants to control but Orliely is keeping busy.
Orliely is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orliely pushing down on Blight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blight holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Orliely is controlling the pace.
Orliely wants to get back to his feet.
Blight won't allow Orliely to pass to mount.
Orliely seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Orliely not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orliely controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Blight is looking to clinch but Orliely is avoiding it.
Blight ducks under a wild hook from Orliely.
Blight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orliely throws out the jab.
Blight tries to counter by clinching up but Orliely breaks away and moves out of range.
Orliely looks to score with a jab to the body but Blight is just out of range.
Blight attempts a counter takedown but Orliely avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Orliely shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orliely was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orliely trying to control the action but Blight is working from the bottom.
Orliely is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blight's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orliely looking to control but instead Blight has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blight is trying to maintain the position but Orliely is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Orliely tries to stand and escape but Blight actually recovers to full guard.
Orliely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blight has a closed guard, preventing Orliely from standing up. #SU2#
Orliely stands and steps away. Blight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steave Orliely is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steave Orliely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orliely attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orliely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orliely throws out a leg kick but Blight moves out of range and Orliely only half commits.
Orliely looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Orliely.
Luca Blight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steave Orliely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orliely winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steave Orliely!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bird drives through with a takedown into Orliely's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Bird 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.
Orliely is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orliely really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orliely controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Orliely is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orliely manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Orliely's guard. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orliely is keeping the position.
Orliely pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Orliely is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orliely manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Orliely's guard. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bird seems to have locked his on tight now - Orliely screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bird, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Bird!
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Event:
RapidFC 37
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Orliely bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
Good exchange - Orliely coming out on top.
Bird checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Bird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orliely is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Orliely defend it? Bird steps over the head and cranks it - Orliely is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
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