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Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 4930 p4p, 498 weight class) and Lioness Richie (ranked 9079 p4p, 650 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lioness Richie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richie counters with a three punch combo that has Batts backing up. Batts nods at Richie to acknowledge the strikes.
Richie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batts defends well and Richie ends up having to push Batts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richie feints the counter takedown.
Batts shoots in for a double leg but Richie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Richie.
Richie avoids a kick to the body.
Batts rushes Richie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richie tries to pull guard but Batts won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts has Richie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Batts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richie tumbling to the mat - Batts dives into Richie's guard.
Richie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batts manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richie has managed to get both his arms back between Batts's legs - danger averted.
Richie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Richie from controlling successfully.
Batts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richie wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batts wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Richie manages to pass to side control.
Richie is pressing down on Batts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batts is holding on for now.
Batts moves into full guard.
Batts managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts controlling Richie's posture.
Richie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts controls Richie momentarily but Richie frees himself.
Batts trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batts has control of Richie's left arm, preventing Richie from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richie is defended easily by Batts.
Some wild striking there from Batts.
Despite the aggression on Richie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richie goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batts continues to drive forward.
As Richie tries to get set, Batts tries to push him back and clinch up but Richie manages to avoid the attempt.
Batts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Batts slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Batts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richie, pushing him back against the cage.
Richie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batts has Richie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Batts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richie tumbling to the mat - Batts dives into Richie's guard.
Richie is trying to control the position but Batts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is stalling in the full guard.
Batts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batts looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richie can do to turn this around?
Batts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richie.
Batts trying to control the position from guard on top but Richie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batts lands a couple of digs.
Richie working a defensive guard here.
Batts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richie with a poor takedown
and Batts counters with a right hand to the body.
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Batts.
It looks like Lioness Richie has been cut.
Batts stalling the fight.
Richie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batts jumps guard but Richie stands there with Batts around his waist. Batts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richie stalls.
Batts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richie tries to pull guard but Batts holds him up against the cage and eventually Richie drops back down to his feet.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lioness Richie.
Batts pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richie wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Batts has control of Richie's left arm, preventing Richie from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batts is on top in guard.
Batts is working Richie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richie fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lioness Richie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Richie tries to clinch up.
Richie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batts swivels and escapes.
Batts tries to counter with a takedown but Richie is quick to defend against it.
Richie gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch.
Richie tries to pull guard but Batts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batts is trying to pull guard but Richie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batts.
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richie fails with the takedown
and Batts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batts.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lioness Richie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts manages to pull guard.
Batts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richie is controlling him.
Batts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richie throws a strike but Batts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batts won't allow Richie to get back to his feet.
Batts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batts!
Richie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batts sprawls well. Batts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richie gets slowly back to his feet.
Richie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richie fails with the takedown
and Batts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a big head kick that sends Richie tumbling to the mat! Batts takes a step backwards and waves Richie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Richie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richie swinging wildly here.
Billy Batts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Batts showed some decent athleticism there.
Richie is still in real trouble! Can Batts finish him?
Richie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Batts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Batts controlling the action here.
Batts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Batts lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Richie quite badly. Richie pulls Batts in close trying to recover. Batts postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Richie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Richie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Batts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 5979 p4p, 550 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 6448 p4p, 568 weight class). Brown has chosen Hail Mary Tupac as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spas Spasov!
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, Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown scores with a takedown into Spasov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Spasov is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Spasov is retaining full guard.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spasov is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Spasov is keeping him busy.
Brown has an Americana. Spasov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brown is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brown hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joshua Brown!
In his post fight interview, Joshua Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petko Petkov (ranked 25409 p4p, 739 weight class) and Luke Lukas (ranked 25227 p4p, 763 weight class). Petko Petkov 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petko Petkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Lukas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petkov tries to clinch up.
Petkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lukas is looking for a sweep.
Petkov controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lukas is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukas keeps working.
Petkov working away.
Lukas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petkov 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.
Lukas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petkov's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkov is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Lukas sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Petkov has no choice but to tap and Lukas jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Lukas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Min Halloway (ranked 5036 p4p, 380 weight class) and Ragdoll You (ranked 9026 p4p, 485 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Min Halloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragdoll You!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Halloway lands an overhand right.
Halloway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Halloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
You swings widly with a right hand
and Halloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
You is rocked!
It looks like Ragdoll You has been cut.
Halloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
You is still on wobbly legs! Can Halloway finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halloway lands with a right and another and another! You is in big trouble! Halloway lands again and this time it's lights out for You! A quality knockout there for Halloway.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Min Halloway managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 4343 p4p, 442 weight class) and David Bowie (ranked 7521 p4p, 608 weight class). The key to victory for Robb Stark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Los Angeles, Robb Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Bowie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowie clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Bowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowie in the body.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Bowie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Bowie unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowie.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark throws a leg kick which misses Bowie's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowie tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bowie looks winded!
Stark lands a high kick to the side of Bowie's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Stark dives into guard, looking to finish.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
Stark landing with the ground and pound.
Bowie wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowie is retaining full guard.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Bowie blocks nicely.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Bowie blocks nicely.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bowie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowie is rocked!
Stark arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bowie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robb Stark!
During a confident post fight interview, Robb Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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