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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sorrentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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258 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Sorrentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Sorrentino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sorrentino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
It looks like Mike Sorrentino has been cut.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Sorrentino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorrentino moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorrentino.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Sorrentino moved away.
No luck for Sorrentino with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Sorrentino or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sorrentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrentino slips a straight right by Johnson.
Joey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrentino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorrentino.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorrentino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson rushes Sorrentino and presses him up against the cage.
Sorrentino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is working for takedown but Sorrentino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sorrentino prevents it.
Sorrentino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sorrentino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson leaves Sorrentino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sorrentino is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Sorrentino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sorrentino swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Sorrentino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Sorrentino checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sorrentino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Sorrentino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Sorrentino's leg but Sorrentino calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sorrentino moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sorrentino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sorrentino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sorrentino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sorrentino blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sorrentino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Sorrentino tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sorrentino is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson grinds an elbow into Sorrentino's temple.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sorrentino to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Sorrentino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sorrentino rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson tries to bum rush Sorrentino with a series of wild strikes but Sorrentino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorrentino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sorrentino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrentino is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrentino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorrentino thows a big elbow that misses.
Sorrentino drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Sorrentino's temple.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson lands an elbow.
Sorrentino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sorrentino is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Sorrentino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sorrentino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson pushes Sorrentino off looking to stand but Sorrentino dives back in and keeps control.
Sorrentino is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sorrentino to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrentino thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorrentino.
Sorrentino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sorrentino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sorrentino.
Sorrentino has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Sorrentino steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sorrentino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Sorrentino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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