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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sea Level Cain (ranked 2080 p4p, 241 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 2475 p4p, 298 weight class). Sea Level Cain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Pichushkin's chin.
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184 cm
40
196 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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185 cm
36
195 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sea Level Cain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Pichushkin! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cain throws a head kick that misses. Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Pichushkin works over Cain's head and body with a nice combination. Cain tries to clinch up but Pichushkin circles away and keeps his distance. Cain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pichushkin moves out of range as Cain throws a body kick.
Cain throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Pichushkin. Pichushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain thumps Pichushkin with a low kick. Cain throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side. Cain dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pichushkin.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut. Cain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Pichushkin down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Pichushkin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pichushkin is rocked! A momentary lapse in concentration from Pichushkin enables Cain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pichushkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him? Cain sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Pichushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cain defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Pichushkin seems to have recovered his senses. Cain won't allow Pichushkin to sweep him here. Pichushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet. Pichushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cain sitting in guard here, content to control. Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there.
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. Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Cain keeping hold of Pichushkin's head, controlling as best he can. Cain looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pichushkin is working away from the top position though. Pichushkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cain's thigh. Cain counters though and makes it back to full guard. Cain is looking to stand up but Pichushkin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cain working a defensive guard here.
Cain wants to sweep here but Pichushkin controlling him for the moment. Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pichushkin. Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pichushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pichushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cain wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pichushkin is now in half guard. Pichushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pichushkin. Cain wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping busy.
That's four 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. Pichushkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though. Cain keeps control of the position for the meantime. Cain is trying to maintain the position but Pichushkin is very close to passing his half guard. Pichushkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cain manages to get to full guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sea Level Cain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cain connects with a leg kick. Pichushkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cain is looking to land body kicks. Pichushkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pichushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss. Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily. Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily. Pichushkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cain misses with a looping right. Cain takes a kick to the side of the head. Pichushkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cain. Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pichushkin backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cain throws a head kick that misses. Cain wants to land a leg kick but Pichushkin is out of range. Cain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pichushkin defends it nicely. Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pichushkin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cain out cold! Cain corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Pichushkin! A relieved looking Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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