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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX CONDOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Thiago looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MAX CONDOR!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CONDOR looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thiago looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
CONDOR stays in close to Thiago's body and controls the position.
Thiago has a closed guard, preventing CONDOR from standing up.
CONDOR wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
CONDOR is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
CONDOR really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thiago is looking to stand up but CONDOR isn't so interested in that idea.
CONDOR seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
CONDOR postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as CONDOR controls the pace.
CONDOR tries to free his leg and advance position but Thiago is retaining full guard.
CONDOR postures up in Thiago's guard and throws a big left but Thiago blocks it.
Thiago keeping full guard, as CONDOR tries to pass.
CONDOR slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
CONDOR trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
CONDOR changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thiago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
CONDOR stands up and we're back to a striking position.
CONDOR looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thiago!
Thiago is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR controlling from mount.
CONDOR wants to control the pace but Thiago is squirming around nicely.
CONDOR pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thiago is working to get back to half guard.
CONDOR dominating with strikes here.
CONDOR can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thiago is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
CONDOR landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CONDOR working the ground and pound effectively.
Thiago tries to lock up and control but CONDOR gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thiago is trying to escape the mount.
CONDOR blocks Thiago's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CONDOR wants to control the pace but Thiago is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX CONDOR dominated that round.
That's time! Thiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
CONDOR closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
CONDOR wants to control but Thiago is keeping him busy.
CONDOR lands some shots froms side control.
CONDOR taking a breather here.
Thiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CONDOR wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CONDOR's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
CONDOR is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thiago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CONDOR decides to stand back up.
Thiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and CONDOR counters with a single leg into guard. Thiago didn't expect that.
CONDOR thows a big elbow that misses.
CONDOR looking to pass the guard.
CONDOR trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Thiago is looking to stand up but CONDOR isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR wants to pass the guard but Thiago is keeping the position.
CONDOR drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thiago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thiago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thiago!
CONDOR is not content to let Thiago control the position.
Thiago gets to mount! CONDOR was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling his opponent.
CONDOR tries to reverse the position but Thiago maintains control.
CONDOR wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Thiago looking to control but CONDOR is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thiago throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thiago tries to control but CONDOR wriggling away.
CONDOR tries to hold on but Thiago postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
CONDOR is desperately trying to improve his position but Thiago has a good base and remains in mount.
Thiago tries to control but CONDOR wriggling away.
CONDOR tries to improve his position but instead Thiago has taken his back!
CONDOR tries to roll but Thiago sticks to his back.
Thiago working for a choke but CONDOR is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX CONDOR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
CONDOR fails with the takedown.
Thiago has his takedown stuffed
and CONDOR holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
CONDOR pulls guard effortlessly.
CONDOR throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CONDOR pulls Thiago in close to his closed guard and prevents Thiago from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CONDOR is trying to control the position but Thiago postures up.
CONDOR is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thiago tries to stand but CONDOR is controlling from the bottom.
CONDOR wants to sweep here but Thiago controlling him for the moment.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thiago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so CONDOR counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thiago controls CONDOR momentarily but CONDOR frees himself.
CONDOR seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thiago controlling CONDOR's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR looking to pass the guard.
CONDOR stands and throws Thiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
CONDOR throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thiago is trying to control CONDOR's posture but CONDOR avoids it.
CONDOR decides to stand back up. CONDOR steps back and let's Thiago get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and CONDOR counters by clinching up.
CONDOR drags the fight down to the ground.
CONDOR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thiago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of CONDOR is proving hard to escape from.
CONDOR throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
CONDOR is trying to control the position but Thiago postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
MAX CONDOR comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got CONDOR 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MAX CONDOR!
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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
RATING
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