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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raistlin Majere (ranked 3360 p4p, 351 weight class) and Scruffy Bushrod (ranked 3393 p4p, 357 weight class). Scruffy Bushrod has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raistlin Majere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scruffy Bushrod!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushrod.
Bushrod is looking to chop away at Majere's legs.
Majere attempts a counter takedown but Bushrod avoids it well and moves away.
Bushrod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bushrod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Majere throws a leg kick but Bushrod checks it.
Bushrod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Majere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bushrod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Majere tries to clinch up.
Bushrod tries to land a body kick
and Majere counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere advances position into side control!
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't.
Majere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere misses with the ground and pound.
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushrod keeps working.
Bushrod tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.
Bushrod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushrod keeps working.
Majere is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bushrod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Majere working away.
Majere is trying to get an arm triangle but Bushrod is defending well.
Majere working the head with strikes.
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bushrod, who protects the arm well.
Majere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bushrod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bushrod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Majere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushrod is looking to reverse the position.
Majere tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bushrod's legs.
Majere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Majere wants to control but Bushrod is keeping him busy.
Majere lands some shots froms side control.
We've been hearing that Majere has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Majere trying to control the action but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushrod is trying to improve his position.
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bushrod, who protects the arm well.
Majere swings around for an armbar but Bushrod sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Majere's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushrod postures up.
Bushrod avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raistlin Majere dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bushrod tries a head kick but it misses.
Majere feinted with a counter takedown.
Bushrod 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.
Majere appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Majere lands a high kick!
Bushrod lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Bushrod.
Bushrod throws a right hand that Majere ducks under and follows up with a left that Majere also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bushrod - that will leave a mark!
Bushrod throws a leg kick
and Majere counters with a takedown into side control.
Majere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushrod can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majere trying to control the action but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Majere tries for a kimura but Bushrod is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bushrod can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushrod is not content to let Majere control the position.
Bushrod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Majere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bushrod has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Majere moves into full mount!
Majere is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bushrod is surviving well by controlling Majere's body position as best he can.
Majere looking for a guillotine from mount but Bushrod is having none of it.
Majere avoids the attempt from Bushrod to control.
Majere prevents Bushrod from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bushrod has worked his arm free - good work by Bushrod!
Bushrod is trying to get back to half guard.
Majere tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Majere advances to full mount.
Majere with the ground and pound from mount.
Majere is working for a guillotine from mount but Bushrod frees his head quite easily.
Majere trying to control but Bushrod is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushrod tries to reverse the position but Majere maintains control.
Bushrod is in a horrible position here. Majere smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Majere is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bushrod has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushrod is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raistlin Majere dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Bushrod throws a head kick that misses.
Majere drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bushrod sprawls and moves away.
Majere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushrod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bushrod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bushrod.
Majere blocks a low kick nicely.
Majere tries to clinch but Bushrod moves out of range.
Bushrod throws a leg kick but Majere checks it.
Majere throws a sloppy head kick and Bushrod moves out of range easily.
Majere avoids the head kick by Bushrod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushrod lands with a kick to the temple. Majere shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushrod. Majere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majere throws a leg kick but Bushrod moved away.
Majere throws a front kick aimed at Bushrod's knee but Bushrod avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Majere blocks the low kick.
Majere drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bushrod sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere blocks a leg kick.
Bushrod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majere. That did some damage!
Bushrod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Majere feinted with a counter takedown.
Majere checks a leg kick nicely.
Bushrod looks to throw a body kick
and Majere counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bushrod can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majere scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bushrod won't allow Majere to pass to mount.
Bushrod wants to control but Majere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bushrod wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
Bushrod on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bushrod sees it coming and defends easily.
Raistlin Majere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majere is just content to waste time from the top position. Bushrod takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Majere landing some decent shots from guard.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bushrod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Majere landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bushrod tries to improve position but can't.
Majere looking to control but instead Bushrod has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bushrod trying to control from the bottom.
Bushrod is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere moves into full mount! Bushrod won't be happy about that!
Bushrod is just holding on here. Majere manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bushrod has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Majere has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bushrod taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Majere doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raistlin Majere!
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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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