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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Stephens (ranked 2687 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Broder Alert (ranked 326 p4p, 303 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryder Stephens has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryder Stephens seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broder Alert!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens throws a leg kick that misses.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a lazy uppercut
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Alert manages to avoid easily.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Alert is squirming around nicely.
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stephens's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stephens 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.
Stephens is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Alert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stephens defends it well.
Stephens shoots and misses
and Alert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stephens!
Alert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well.
Stephens tries to improve position but can't.
Alert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stephens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alert's guard! Nice work there by Stephens!
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens trying to mount his opponent but Alert defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alert is working to get back to half guard.
Stephens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alert is now in Stephens's guard. A big mistake from Stephens there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Broder Alert will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Alert dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Alert with the counter takedown but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with an uppercut.
Alert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Alert is just content to waste time from the top position. Stephens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Alert defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert working a defensive guard here.
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens advances position into side control!
Alert struggling a bit here.
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Alert is defending well.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but Alert instead regains half guard.
Alert wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Stephens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alert is looking to escape.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert passes into half guard.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alert controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alert is aware though and is defending well.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Stephens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Stephens looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert stands and throws Stephens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alert blocks a low kick nicely.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Alert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is looking to control Alert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephens avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert moves into full mount! Stephens won't be happy about that!
Stephens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens pushing down on Alert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alert tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
Alert is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alert's head.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alert wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is looking to stall here but Alert recovers full guard.
Alert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Alert keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens is working hard here to advance position.
Stephens stands and throws Alert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Alert keeping his opponent close.
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert!
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard.
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broder Alert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alert 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Broder Alert!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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