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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zacharius Pendragon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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264 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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253 lbs
9 - 30 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Pendragon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pendragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Pendragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pendragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully.
Pendragon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Belfort gets caught flat footed, as Pendragon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pendragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belfort's guard.
Pendragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belfort, up you get!
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Pendragon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pendragon trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Pendragon is pushing down on Belfort's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belfort is fighting to maintain full guard but Pendragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Pendragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pendragon is looking for a kimura here.
Pendragon is trying to work for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pendragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belfort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Belfort controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendragon seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharius Pendragon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pendragon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Pendragon passes into half guard.
Pendragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belfort does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pendragon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pendragon gets a takedown into half guard.
Pendragon wants to pass the guard but Belfort is defending well.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to stand and escape but Belfort is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pendragon in particular looking to stall.
Pendragon is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
Pendragon is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
Belfort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pendragon on the ground.
Pendragon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pendragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pendragon lands with some strikes.
Pendragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Pendragon's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon with good strikes from the mount here!
Pendragon looking to control but Belfort is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pendragon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pendragon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pendragon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belfort looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to move to mount but Belfort blocks the move with his legs.
Pendragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belfort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pendragon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pendragon tries for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharius Pendragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Belfort enables Pendragon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Belfort manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pendragon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belfort is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belfort has escaped and now he's on top!
Pendragon pushes Belfort off and gets back to his feet.
Pendragon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belfort sprawls well initially but Pendragon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Pendragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pendragon seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.
Pendragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Pendragon is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pendragon to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pendragon seems to be looking for submissions.
Pendragon trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Pendragon is working for a kimura here but Belfort manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pendragon's guard.
Belfort stops Pendragon from standing up.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belfort passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to bench press Belfort off him but Belfort keeps the position.
Pendragon manages to get back to half guard.
Pendragon wants to stand back up but Belfort manages to pass into side control.
Pendragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Pendragon is not content to let Belfort control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pendragon's legs.
Pendragon is trying to improve his position.
Belfort controls the position.
Zacharius Pendragon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pendragon is looking for a sweep.
Zacharius Pendragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Pendragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharius Pendragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pendragon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zacharius Pendragon!
Zacharius Pendragon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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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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