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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marvin Zerkle's chin.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Zerkle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerkle wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zerkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zerkle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zerkle is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong passes Zerkle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zerkle tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong working Zerkle over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkle is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zerkle is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Zerkle's temple.
Zerkle is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zerkle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zerkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zerkle is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong throwing shots but Zerkle is blocking nicely.
Armstrong prevents Zerkle from improving his position.
Zerkle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stalling.
Armstrong moves nicely into side control.
Armstrong is trying to get an arm triangle but Zerkle is defending well.
Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zerkle, who protects the arm well.
Zerkle struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle tries to bench press Armstrong off him but Armstrong keeps the position.
Zerkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Armstrong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Armstrong lands an elbow.
Armstrong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zerkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Armstrong lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle is looking to reverse the position.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Zerkle is working away.
Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zerkle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Zerkle.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
Zerkle trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Zerkle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zerkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Zerkle wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position.
Zerkle misses with a hook.
Zerkle throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zerkle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Zerkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong lands with an uppercut that bounces Zerkle off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkle throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zerkle ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zerkle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Armstrong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zerkle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruce Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zerkle can do to turn this around?
Armstrong'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.
Zerkle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
Zerkle has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong passes Zerkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zerkle is trying to control but can't.
Zerkle is looking to escape.
Zerkle wants to stand back up but Armstrong manages to pass into side control.
Zerkle is looking for a sweep.
Zerkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong wants to control but Zerkle is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Zerkle with a big elbow.
Zerkle regains half guard there - taking advantage of Armstrong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Zerkle's head.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zerkle's head.
Zerkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.
Zerkle is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zerkle defending well though.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Zerkle is having none of it.
Armstrong throwing shots but Zerkle is blocking nicely.
Zerkle pushes Armstrong off looking to stand but Armstrong dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zerkle taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Zerkle wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerkle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zerkle misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Zerkle misses.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Zerkle avoids it well and moves away.
Zerkle misses with a combination
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown. Zerkle fights it but they end up in guard.
Zerkle is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong advances position into side control!
Armstrong moves into full mount!
Zerkle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Zerkle is squirming around nicely.
Zerkle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zerkle tries to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong lands with some strikes.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong unloading with bombs!
Zerkle is rocked!
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Zerkle is in trouble!
Zerkle is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zerkle covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Armstrong!
An out of breath Bruce Armstrong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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