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HFC 4 - O Donnelly vs Barbosa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Christiano (ranked 5281 p4p, 130 weight class) and Nobuki Imanari (ranked 5353 p4p, 133 weight class). Nobuki Imanari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nobuki Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari misses with a wild body shot.
Imanari throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Imanari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano punishes Imanari's body with a nice straight punch.
Imanari misses with a low kick.
Imanari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Imanari looking to pass the guard.
Imanari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano trying to keep a closed guard but Imanari is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari is pushing down on Christiano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christiano is fighting to maintain full guard but Imanari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christiano tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imanari.
Imanari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christiano is trying to stand up here but Imanari is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari is pressing down on Christiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christiano is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nobuki Imanari.
I think Imanari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuki Imanari!
After winning the bout, Nobuki Imanari 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rocketfingers (ranked 4038 p4p, 382 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 2950 p4p, 315 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Karate - Kennedy as his entrance music. Luigi Bonifacio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rocketfingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocketfingers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocketfingers misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocketfingers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocketfingers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bonifacio has one foot on Rocketfingers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rocketfingers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Bonifacio sizes up Rocketfingers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocketfingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonifacio pinned against the cage. Bonifacio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonifacio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rocketfingers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rocketfingers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rocketfingers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonifacio has control of Rocketfingers's left arm, preventing Rocketfingers from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocketfingers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocketfingers 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocketfingers lands a couple of elbows.
Bonifacio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocketfingers distracts Bonifacio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rocketfingers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bonifacio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocketfingers has Bonifacio in his guard.
Rocketfingers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocketfingers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonifacio tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocketfingers is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocketfingers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocketfingers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocketfingers controls Bonifacio momentarily but Bonifacio frees himself.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocketfingers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rocketfingers has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bonifacio doesn't defend quickly enough and Rocketfingers has managed to lock this one up! Can Bonifacio escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rocketfingers on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Rocketfingers!
A very excited looking Johnny Rocketfingers 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.
Luigi Bonifacio spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the BEST!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 3029 p4p, 343 weight class) and Happier Happiest (ranked 3141 p4p, 350 weight class). Happiest has chosen Ken Dodd & the Diddy Men: Happiness as his entrance music. Happier Happiest is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Happier Happiest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happiest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Happiest throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Happiest misses the shot to the body.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva defending well as Happiest loads up on a big left hand.
Happiest misses with a straight right.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happiest swivels and escapes.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Happiest circles away.
Happiest fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happiest swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Happiest lands a head shot.
Happiest digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happiest lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Happiest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happiest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Happiest defends it nicely.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest scores with a jab.
Happier Happiest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Happiest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Happiest throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Happiest sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at HARDCORE MMA (Elite Training) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest misses with a wild combination.
Happiest throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Happiest.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Happiest sprawls well.
Happiest stuffs the takedown.
Happiest throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva moves forwards but Happiest connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Happiest to the mat! Happiest manages to get full guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Happiest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Happiest.
Happiest is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva passes Happiest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva prevents Happiest from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Happiest is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Silva locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Happiest is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva!
A victorious Rickson Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Happier Happiest stepped up to the mic, saying 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fits Miz (ranked 3172 p4p, 291 weight class) and Keon Douglas (ranked 2226 p4p, 216 weight class). Douglas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gangsters Paradise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keon Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Miz attempts a counter takedown but Douglas avoids it well and moves away.
Keon Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Miz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Fits Miz has been cut.
Miz tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Douglas sprawls and moves away.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Miz to the canvas! Miz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Douglas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Douglas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Bob (ranked 2629 p4p, 145 weight class) and Chael Bisping (ranked 1657 p4p, 96 weight class). Chael Bisping is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping misses with a wild combination.
Bob feinted with a counter takedown.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bisping.
Bisping throws a series of strikes that have Bob backpedaling.
Bob really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Bob tries to counter with a takedown but Bisping is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob tries to counter with a takedown but Bisping is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Bisping as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Bisping misses.
Bob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bisping connects with a crisp jab.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bisping sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob attempts a counter takedown but Bisping avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bob is rocked!
Bisping throws a monster overhand right that drops Bob! Bisping follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Bisping!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano Jr (ranked 3692 p4p, 331 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 1438 p4p, 154 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Soprano Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow lands a really nice looking cross but Soprano Jr seems unphased.
Soprano Jr misses with a double jab.
Sparrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sparrow.
Soprano Jr is breathing heavily.
Sparrow is working Soprano Jr over against the cage.
Sparrow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sparrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sparrow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sparrow lands an elbow that stopped Soprano Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Sparrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sparrow lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Sparrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soprano Jr.
Sparrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soprano Jr up against the cage.
Sparrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparrow.
Clinched against the cage, Sparrow lands a big elbow that drops Soprano Jr! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Soprano Jr is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
After winning the bout, Jack Sparrow 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1169 p4p, 159 weight class) and John Bessant (ranked 1795 p4p, 229 weight class). Von Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Bessant!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessant throws a series of punches but Von Ryan avoids them all with ease.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bessant looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant looks to land a combination but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Bessant backing up. Bessant nods at Von Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws out a powerful jab.
Bessant throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bessant.
Von Ryan slips under a jab from Bessant.
Von Ryan is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Bessant there.
Bessant throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ryan is just out of range.
Von Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bessant.
The crowd cheers as Bessant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bessant throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bessant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bessant throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Bessant connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessant scores with a punch to the head.
Bessant throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bessant lands with a nice combination. Von Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Bessant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bessant misses with a hook
and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that hurts Bessant! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Von Ryan jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bessant wants to control but Von Ryan is having none of it.
We've been informed that Bessant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Ryan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bessant badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Von Ryan around the waist but Von Ryan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Von Ryan is the winner by TKO! Von Ryan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
A very excited looking Herlock Von Ryan 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shay O Donnelly (ranked 405 p4p, 52 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 726 p4p, 84 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shay O Donnelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but O Donnelly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa manages to pull guard.
O Donnelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa working for a triangle but O Donnelly defends it easily.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but O Donnelly defends easily.
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa looking for a triangle here. O Donnelly is fighting it but it looks tight! Barbosa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O Donnelly is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Daniel Barbosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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