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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlin Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlin Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Junior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Junior's guard.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Junior uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Junior!
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is pulling down on Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Junior, at least for the moment.
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.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior passes into half guard.
Anderson controlling the position well.
Junior wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Anderson tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlin Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junior did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Anderson works his way into side control.
Drake Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Junior going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Junior taking a bit of punishment here - Anderson scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Junior with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Junior some visible discomfort.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson cracks Junior with a big elbow.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Junior down.
Anderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson lands an elbow.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Junior managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson turns into Junior and is now in his guard.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson distracts Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junior's waist but Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlin Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Anderson.
Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junior wants to control for a moment but Anderson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Junior tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily.
Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Anderson some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Anderson is not content to let Junior control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orlin Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Anderson.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Anderson is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Junior finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlin Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlin Junior!
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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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