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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fafnir Amdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fafnir Amdahl has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fafnir Amdahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Luther!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther throws a poor cross that misses
and Amdahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luther 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.
Amdahl wants to control but Luther is keeping him busy.
Amdahl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luther wants to get back to full guard.
Amdahl is looking for a kimura here.
Amdahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amdahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amdahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luther doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amdahl.
Amdahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luther wants to get back to his feet.
Amdahl moves into full mount! Luther won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amdahl looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Luther manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amdahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luther does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luther is not content to let Amdahl control the position.
Amdahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luther is just riding it out for now. Amdahl eventually gives up the hold.
Amdahl is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Luther still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Luther has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl can't do much from the bottom here.
Luther wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amdahl keeps working.
Luther tries to advance to mount but Amdahl denies him.
Luther working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luther trying to control the position but Amdahl is working away.
Luther working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fafnir Amdahl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amdahl is defended easily by Luther.
Luther misses the shot to the body.
Amdahl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luther drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amdahl defends it well.
A slow jab from Luther misses its intended target.
Luther looks to land a right hand but Amdahl moved out of range.
Luther misses with a left hand
and Amdahl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fafnir Amdahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luther wants to stand and escape but Amdahl is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amdahl is stalling in the full guard.
Amdahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Luther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luther manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amdahl manages to get himself to full guard.
Amdahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amdahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther advances position into side control!
Amdahl struggling a bit here.
Luther tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amdahl is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luther pulls his head out easily.
Luther is pressing down on Amdahl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amdahl is holding on for now.
Luther is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amdahl is just riding it out for now. Luther eventually gives up the hold.
Luther is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amdahl wants to sweep but Luther has passed to side control!
Luther working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luther is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amdahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Amdahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luther tries for a kimura but Amdahl is defending well.
Luther thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luther working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther 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! This is the final round!
Amdahl slips under a jab.
Luther closes the distance and pushes Amdahl back into the cage.
Luther misses with the head strike.
Luther swings wildly with an uppercut but Amdahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luther throws a head punch that misses.
Luther working aggressively here.
Luther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amdahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amdahl has Luther pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luther manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Luther.
Luther swings wildly with an uppercut but Amdahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther misses with the head strike.
Luther tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amdahl's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Amdahl has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Luther throws a punch but it's blocked by Amdahl.
Luther working aggressively here.
Amdahl is trying to trip Luther. He has hold of a leg but Luther is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amdahl persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Amdahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amdahl drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luther manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amdahl has Luther in his guard.
Luther got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amdahl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luther has managed to get both his arms back between Amdahl's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luther drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luther jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luther pushes down on Amdahl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Luther seems to be working for a kimura but Amdahl defends the submission attempt.
Luther is looking to advance position but Amdahl won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther seems to be working for a kimura but Amdahl defends the submission attempt.
Amdahl looking for submissions off his back.
Amdahl trying to hold on to Luther's head to control him but Luther postures up.
Luther is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amdahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luther.
Luther is looking for a kimura but Amdahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luther to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amdahl trying to control but Luther postures up.
Luther is looking to advance position but Amdahl won't allow it.
Amdahl wants to improve his position but Luther is controlling well.
Luther wants to control but Amdahl is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amdahl actively working from the bottom here.
Amdahl wants to improve his position but Luther is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Luther!
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