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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 700 p4p, 85 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 694 p4p, 83 weight class). Arlington has chosen Unchained Melody as his entrance music. Jason Arlington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
8 - 2 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corona Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arlington just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlington misses with a hook.
Arlington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it.
Arlington lands a nice shot to the body.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virus moves into the clinch.
Arlington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arlington jumps guard and drags Virus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virus wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Virus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus controlling the position.
Arlington can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arlington tries to improve position but can't.
Virus trying to control the position but Arlington is working away.
Virus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arlington!
Arlington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus wants to take Arlington's back but he can't do it this time.
Virus goes for an armbar but Arlington turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arlington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Arlington is still trying to improve position.
Virus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arlington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arlington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlington passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is looking for a kimura but Virus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlington to get the leverage.
Arlington is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arlington works his way into side control.
Arlington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Virus struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Virus gets back to half guard.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Arlington has control of the leg.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Virus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arlington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arlington's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Virus.
Arlington wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free.
Arlington tries to escape but Virus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Arlington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Virus avoids the body shot from Arlington.
Virus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlington is fending him off so far but Virus persists. Nope, Arlington circles away and we're back to standing.
Virus tries to clinch but Arlington moves out of range.
Virus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
An inside leg kick from Virus misses.
Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlington counters with a stiff right hand.
Virus looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlington is just out of range.
Arlington misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlington but Arlington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corona Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlington swings widly with a right hand
and Virus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington is not content to let Virus control the position.
Arlington wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Corona Virus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Arlington is defending well.
Arlington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlington.
Virus wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Arlington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Virus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlington.
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.
Arlington is trying to improve his position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Arlington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Virus throws an elbow but Arlington slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington looking for a sweep but Virus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arlington wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Arlington is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
Virus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arlington has worked his arm free - good work by Arlington!
Virus wants to control but Arlington is keeping him busy.
Arlington tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlington tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus fails to advance to Arlington's back.
Virus wants to control the pace but Arlington is squirming around nicely.
Virus unloading with bombs!
Virus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlington can do to turn this around?
Virus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arlington has worked his arm free - good work by Arlington!
Virus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arlington has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Arlington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Virus throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Arlington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arlington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus tries to counter with a takedown but Arlington is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Arlington is predictable there
and Virus counters with a shoot takedown. Arlington fights it but they end up in guard.
Arlington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Virus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlington.
Virus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus tries to advance to mount but Arlington denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus working away.
Arlington tries to bench press Virus off him but Virus keeps the position.
Virus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arlington stops Virus from passing to mount.
Virus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arlington is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Virus tries for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
Arlington regains half guard.
Arlington is pressing down on Virus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arlington can't keep his opponent in guard - Virus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus is looking for a kimura but Arlington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virus to get the leverage.
Virus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Arlington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is controlling the pace.
Virus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virus works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arlington tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Arlington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Virus wants to control but Arlington has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Arlington is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Virus connects with a nice short shot to Arlington's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corona Virus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Virus 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Corona Virus!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Corona Virus!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Corona Virus!
Corona Virus wins by unanimous decision!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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