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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anthony (ranked 5605 p4p, 565 weight class) and Georg Weber (ranked 6603 p4p, 618 weight class). Mark Anthony has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Weber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber throws a head kick but Anthony moves out of range.
Weber tries to sprawl but Anthony drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weber is looking to improve his position.
Weber gets back to full guard.
Weber managing to control the position.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weber on the ground.
Weber postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Weber passes into half guard.
Anthony is holding on to half guard well.
Anthony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weber.
Weber wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.
Weber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two 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.
Anthony is refusing to be controlled, as Weber sits in half guard.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Weber is very close to passing his half guard.
Weber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anthony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anthony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anthony tries to get out of the position.
Weber uses his free foot to push down on Anthony's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anthony.
Weber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anthony can't escape the position.
Anthony wants to hold on but Weber pushes him away.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Weber's attempts to control the action.
Anthony is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber pushes him away.
Weber trying to control but Anthony is having none of it.
Weber thowing shots but they're missing.
Weber controlling his opponent.
Anthony is looking to improve his position but Weber isn't that keen on the idea.
Weber controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anthony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber controlling from the full mount.
Weber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anthony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber scoring with strikes but Anthony is staying in there.
Anthony tries to reverse the position but Weber maintains control.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anthony darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weber tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weber tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
Weber has his hands clasped together around Anthony's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anthony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
Weber won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet.
Weber throwing strikes from guard but Anthony blocks nicely.
Weber is pushing down on Anthony's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anthony is fighting to maintain full guard but Weber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anthony defending well though.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been informed that Weber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying to control. Anthony wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Weber winds up and cracks Anthony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weber is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weber looking to ground and pound but Anthony is blocking nicely.
Weber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weber throws some wild stikes that Anthony manages to avoid easily.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anthony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weber controlling from mount.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber throwing strikes here but Anthony is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anthony takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weber thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Weber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber looking to control but Anthony is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weber throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anthony because Weber loaded up on that one.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Anthony avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weber.
Weber tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Georg Weber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Weber's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Anthony gets a takedown into half guard.
Weber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anthony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anthony's back!
Weber tries to keep control of the position but Anthony is staying busy.
Weber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Weber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Weber throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anthony's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is really stuck here.
Weber struggling to land strikes to the head as Anthony covers up.
Anthony is keeping busy.
Weber is hanging on to Anthony's back as he tries to escape.
Weber punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anthony covering up well and avoiding damage.
Weber missing with strikes.
Anthony avoids the strikes from Weber.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Weber missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony turns into Weber and is now in his guard.
Anthony being controlled here momentarily.
Anthony stands up and waves to Weber to follow him.
Anthony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weber gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is controlling Anthony's posture.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
Anthony has control of Weber's left arm, preventing Weber from doing any damage.
Weber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weber postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Weber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weber is controlling him.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Weber from controlling successfully.
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.
Weber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mark Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber wants to control but Anthony is keeping him busy.
Anthony is trying is best to control the position here.
Weber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Georg Weber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georg Weber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georg Weber!
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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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