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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hondo Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hondo Lane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane slips a jab and a cross from The Iron Hand.
Lane tries to clinch there but The Iron Hand circles away.
Lane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Iron Hand wants to stand back up but Lane manages to pass into side control.
The Iron Hand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Iron Hand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lane decides to stand back up. Lane steps back and let's The Iron Hand get back to his feet.
The Iron Hand looks for a takedown but Lane sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Iron Hand. No joy for Lane on that attempt.
Lane tries to work over The Iron Hand's front leg with a kick but The Iron Hand checks it.
Lane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice body kick.
Lane looks gassed!
Lane tries for a takedown but The Iron Hand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Billy The Iron Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hondo Lane.
Lane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick but Lane moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Lane or perhaps it was just good defense by The Iron Hand which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick but Lane moves out of range.
Lane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lane thinking.
The Iron Hand misses with a head kick.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick that misses.
Lane tries to clinch up
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hondo Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters by clinching up.
The Iron Hand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Iron Hand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Iron Hand landing knees to the body.
The Iron Hand pulls guard.
The Iron Hand is working an open guard so Lane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Iron Hand decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lane's guard.
Lane wants to improve his position but instead The Iron Hand has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane missing with punches from the bottom.
The Iron Hand wants to get back to his feet.
The Iron Hand is trying to work for a kimura but Lane is defending well.
Lane looking for submissions off his back.
Lane trying to control but The Iron Hand postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Iron Hand dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lane with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters by clinching up.
Lane avoids the elbow strike from The Iron Hand, against the cage.
The Iron Hand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Iron Hand tries to bench press Lane off him but Lane keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Iron Hand is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane trying to control from The Iron Hand's half guard. The Iron Hand has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Iron Hand striking off his back but it's not causing Lane any problems.
The Iron Hand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lane is one step ahead there.
Lane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Iron Hand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lane is stalling in the full guard.
Lane tries to free his leg and advance position but The Iron Hand is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The Iron Hand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lane's guard.
The Iron Hand preventing the sweep.
The Iron Hand tries to free his leg and advance position but Lane is retaining full guard.
The Iron Hand would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lane looking to control.
Lane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lane trying to control the position.
Lane is looking to sweep but instead, The Iron Hand has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand is pressing down on Lane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lane is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lane misses with a takedown
and The Iron Hand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Iron Hand is looking to clinch.
The Iron Hand drives through and clinches with Lane against the cage.
The Iron Hand tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lane decides to pull guard.
The Iron Hand tries to free his leg and advance position but Lane is retaining full guard.
Lane working for a triangle but The Iron Hand defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane trying to control the position.
The Iron Hand is looking to work some ground and pound but Lane has wrist control.
The Iron Hand throwing strikes from guard but Lane blocks nicely.
The Iron Hand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Iron Hand, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hondo Lane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The Iron Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from The Iron Hand. No joy for Lane on that attempt.
Lane misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Iron Hand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lane if he has to take too many more of those.
The Iron Hand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Iron Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lane.
Lane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane looks to clinch
and The Iron Hand moves into the clinch.
The Iron Hand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lane smiles and moves away.
Lane circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Lane misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a head kick. That will keep Lane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Lane misses the target.
The Iron Hand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lane.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane needs to keep his hands up - The Iron Hand had a free shot at his head there.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lane is rocked!
Billy The Iron Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hondo Lane.
Lane blocks a head kick by The Iron Hand.
Lane is still on wobbly legs! Can The Iron Hand finish him?
The Iron Hand throws a leg kick which misses Lane's front leg but catches the back leg as Lane tries to avoid it.
Lane seems to have recovered his senses.
The Iron Hand scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Iron Hand wants to finish this one by submission but Lane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Iron Hand.
Lane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane can't escape the position.
Lane tries to improve his position but instead The Iron Hand has taken his back!
Lane showing good submission defense here.
The Iron Hand is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lane. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The Iron Hand not allowing Lane to control his hands.
The Iron Hand is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron Hand doesn't have the hooks in and Lane manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane trying to control but The Iron Hand is working from the bottom.
Lane wants to stand but The Iron Hand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Iron Hand keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Iron Hand is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Iron Hand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Iron Hand has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Iron Hand!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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