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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Firestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Ople (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ople has chosen The Struggle Within by Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Firestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blas Ople!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firestone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Firestone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firestone. That did some damage!
Ople stuffs the takedown attempt from Firestone. Firestone gets slowly back to his feet.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ople sprawls well. Ople wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firestone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ople goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ople.
Ople misses with a head kick.
Ople throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ople lands with a kick to the temple. Firestone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jay Firestone has been cut.
Blas Ople seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
Ople throws a head kick that misses
and Firestone counters with a takedown into side control.
Ople keeps Firestone under control for a moment.
Ople is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Firestone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ople wants to improve his position but Firestone is controlling well.
Ople kicks off Firestone and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ople.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firestone looks for a takedown but Ople sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Firestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firestone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ople pinned against the cage. Ople gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firestone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blas Ople is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firestone avoids the head kick by Ople.
Ople defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Firestone.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Firestone blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ople.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ople.
Firestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ople sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firestone somewhat.
Ople pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ople misses
and Firestone counters with a single leg into guard. Ople didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firestone stopping the sweep attempt from Ople.
Ople utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ople looking to control.
Firestone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Firestone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firestone drops back looking for a leg! Ople is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ople manages to kick Firestone off! Firestone jumps back into Ople's guard.
Ople working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blas Ople dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Firestone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Firestone avoids the head kick by Ople.
Ople throws a leg kick but Firestone moved away.
Firestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ople avoids it really well and circles away.
Firestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ople avoids it really well and circles away.
Ople leaves Firestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Firestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ople fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firestone.
Blas Ople seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firestone with a poor takedown
and Ople counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ople. That's going to slow Firestone down.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firestone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople lands a head kick. Firestone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Firestone avoids the head kick by Ople.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
Ople throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ople explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Firestone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jay Firestone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ople lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ople finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.
Ople throws a head kick that half lands.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Firestone misses with a two punch combination.
Ople throws a lazy head kick
and Firestone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Firestone.
Firestone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ople is keeping the position for now.
Ople is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ople misses with a head shot. Firestone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Firestone 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.
Ople stands up from Firestone's guard - Ople perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ople tries a head kick but it misses.
Ople has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Firestone closes the distance and pushes Ople back into the cage.
Firestone is looking for a takedown.
Ople has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firestone trying to land knees to the body.
Ople is looking to break free of the clinch but Firestone has double underhooks.
Firestone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ople with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firestone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ople just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ople is trying to force a seperation but Firestone has the dominant position.
Ople is trying to break the clinch but Firestone has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blas Ople showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Firestone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Firestone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ople.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firestone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ople.
Ople pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Firestone or perhaps it was just good defense by Ople which made him look bad.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople throws a head kick that half lands.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Firestone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ople is wriggling around trying to escape.
Firestone stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ople defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Firestone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Firestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ople tries a head kick but it misses.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Firestone shoots in looking for a takedown but Ople manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Firestone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ople stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ople wants it to stay on the feet.
Ople lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay Firestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ople as he jumps to the side.
Firestone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firestone.
A head kick misses from Ople.
Firestone fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ople.
Ople connects with a solid leg kick.
Ople throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ople throws a leg kick but Firestone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ople throws a leg kick which misses Firestone's front leg but catches the back leg as Firestone tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ople throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ople tries to land a leg kick but Firestone saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blas Ople comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ople 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blas Ople!
A very excited looking Blas Ople made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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