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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hambone (ranked 7149 p4p, 455 weight class) and Roberto Blevio (ranked 6802 p4p, 439 weight class). Blevio has chosen De Sfroos- Davide VDS as his entrance music. Roberto Blevio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Hambone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Blevio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambone drives through and clinches with Blevio against the cage.
Hambone pushes Blevio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hambone has picked Blevio up - he's going for a ride! Hambone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blevio is just riding it out for now. Hambone eventually gives up the hold.
Blevio wants to improve his position but Hambone is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevio won't allow Hambone to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambone wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hambone controlling the action here.
Hambone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hambone content to control rather than advance.
Blevio keeping hold of Hambone's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
Hambone working Blevio over with strikes.
Blevio is trying to stand.
Hambone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hambone tries to pass to full mount but Blevio defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hambone in particular looking to stall.
Hambone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hambone wants to pass to mount but Blevio is defending the position.
Hambone is looking for a kimura here.
Hambone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blevio defending well though.
Blevio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hambone is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hambone shoots in but no luck this time.
Blevio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blevio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hambone moves into the clinch.
Hambone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hambone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blevio tries to clinch but Hambone moves out of range.
Hambone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevio tries to sprawl but Hambone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blevio is pressing down on Hambone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hambone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hambone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blevio circles away.
Hambone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blevio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Blevio throws a series of punches but Hambone avoids them all with ease.
Blevio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hambone avoids it really well and circles away.
Blevio moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blevio blocks it with crossed arms.
Hambone has clasped his hands together around Blevio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hambone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blevio down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevio keeps working.
Blevio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hambone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hambone is trying to control the action in half guard but Blevio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blevio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hambone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hambone's back!
Hambone trying to control but not successfully.
Hambone is in bad spot here.
Blevio is not going to allow Hambone to sit and survive in this position.
We've been informed that Blevio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambone is trying to stand back up.
Blevio controls the position.
Barry Hambone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hambone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blevio's arms.
Blevio looking to break Hambone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hambone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevio is hanging on to Hambone's back as he tries to escape.
Hambone is working hard here to advance position.
Hambone just trying to survive but Blevio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hambone showing good submission defense here.
Blevio is persistently looking for the submission but Hambone is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Hambone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevio biding his time, controlling Hambone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hambone wants to control his opponent's hands but Blevio gets his hands free.
Hambone tries to escape but Blevio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hambone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blevio tightening his grip on Hambone, looking for the choke.
Blevio is looking for the choke from the back position but Hambone is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Blevio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hambone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blevio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hambone, pushing him back against the cage.
Hambone breaks from the clinch.
Blevio throws a lazy body kick
and Hambone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blevio looking for a guillotine here but Hambone defends easily.
Blevio is trying to control the position but Hambone postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone scoring with some ground and pound.
Hambone wants to stand but Blevio is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hambone postures up.
Hambone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hambone wants to get up but he can't break Blevio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Hambone blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Blevio.
Blevio throws a sloppy head kick and Hambone moves out of range easily.
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.
Blevio shoots in looking for a takedown but Hambone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blevio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blevio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hambone circles away.
Blevio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hambone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hambone showed some decent athleticism there.
Blevio is looking to get back to is feet but Hambone passes into side control.
Hambone advances to full mount.
Hambone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blevio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blevio!
Hambone has control of Blevio's left arm, preventing Blevio from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blevio preventing the sweep.
Blevio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hambone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blevio wants to control from the top but Hambone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hambone managing to control the position.
Hambone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blevio manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevio working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Hambone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hambone 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hambone!
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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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