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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Gifford (ranked 3334 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrus Russell (ranked 5894 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrus Russell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Angel Gifford's chin.
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252 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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193 cm
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245 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angel Gifford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrus Russell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gifford shoots for a takedown but Russell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gifford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Gifford. Gifford gets slowly back to his feet.
Russell throws a counter combo.
Gifford misses with a two punch combination.
Gifford clinches with his opponent.
Gifford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Russell regains guard immediately.
Gifford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gifford trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gifford slips nicely into half guard.
Russell pushes Gifford off looking to stand but Gifford dives back in and keeps control.
Gifford not doing much here.
Gifford is looking for a kimura but Russell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gifford to get the leverage.
Gifford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two 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.
Gifford decides to return to a standing position.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gifford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Russell throws a right hand that Gifford ducks under and follows up with a left that Gifford also avoids with ease.
Angel Gifford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gifford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russell gets caught flat footed, as Gifford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gifford manages to pass to side control.
Gifford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gifford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gifford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gifford working over Russell with some ground and pound. Russell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Russell is trying to stand back up but Gifford is controlling him
Gifford not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gifford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gifford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gifford seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gifford slows the pace down in half guard.
Gifford'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Gifford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crunch! Russell slams his shin into Gifford's torso.
Gifford throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Russell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Russell catches Gifford right on the button with a cross.
Russell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gifford.
Gifford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side.
Gifford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russell swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gifford clinches up against the cage.
Gifford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gifford cracks Russell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gifford trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
Gifford staying calm.
Gifford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
Gifford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two 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.
Gifford is staying tight to Russell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gifford is working Russell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gifford happy to just control the position for now.
Russell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gifford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Angel Gifford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gifford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gifford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gifford landing punches.
Gifford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Gifford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Russell lands a head kick!
Gifford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gifford tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell is looking for the big counter here.
Gifford misses with a takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gifford fails with the takedown
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Gifford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gifford misses with a body kick.
Gifford closes the distance and clinches.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Gifford keeps him there for the moment.
Gifford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gifford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gifford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gifford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Gifford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gifford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russell counters with a solid body kick.
Russell tries to clinch but Gifford moves out of range.
Gifford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gifford at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gifford shoots in and drives through. Russell sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gifford misses with a takedown
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gifford has managed to clinch.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Gifford has double underhooks.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Gifford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Russell stops a takedown attempt from Gifford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Gifford is controlling the position.
Russell tries to break free but Gifford pushes him back against the cage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Gifford is controlling him.
Gifford is stalling here.
Gifford jumps guard and drags Russell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gifford working a defensive guard here.
Gifford trying to control the position here.
Gifford is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gifford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gifford pulls guard successfully.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gifford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Gifford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrus Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel Gifford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gifford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrus Russell.
I think Gifford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Gifford!
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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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