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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Ingram (ranked 24944 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 5524 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingram blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ingram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
Ingram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ingram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Ingram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ingram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kris Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ingram no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ingram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ingram has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two 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.
Smith trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ingram tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ingram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ingram did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Ingram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Ingram back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Ingram successfully pulls guard.
Ingram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ingram continues to stall.
Smith won't allow Ingram to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith feints and as Ingram raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to stand but Ingram is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ingram looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Ingram is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Ingram's guard.
Ingram is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ingram is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ingram throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ingram is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ingram to get the leverage.
Ingram missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Ingram working Smith over with strikes.
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. Ingram connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Kris Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingram lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Ingram is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ingram.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ingram is controlling him.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ingram pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ingram.
Ingram lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ingram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ingram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ingram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ingram landing with the ground and pound.
Ingram stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ingram as Smith shoots in.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ingram keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ingram is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ingram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ingram controlling Smith's posture.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Ingram dominated that second round.
That's time! Ingram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ingram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
Ingram pulls guard effortlessly.
Ingram 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.
Ingram pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ingram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ingram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram working some strikes from top position.
Ingram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ingram.
Ingram with a nice head shot there.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram lands a couple of digs.
Ingram is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ingram loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ingram lands a couple of digs.
Ingram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Ingram is proving a slippery customer.
Ingram loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith pulls Ingram in to control the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ingram. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ingram postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Ingram pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Kris Ingram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Ingram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Smith tries to get set, Ingram tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Ingram stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ingram drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ingram swivels and escapes.
Kris Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Ingram looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingram is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Ingram in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control but Ingram manages to pass to mount!
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ingram.
Ingram putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Ingram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ingram 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Ingram!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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