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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Gayle (ranked 2439 p4p, 3573 weight class) and Ben Carrdwell (ranked 256 p4p, 360 weight class). Ben Carrdwell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Gayle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Carrdwell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayle tries to sprawl but Carrdwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gayle is pressing down on Carrdwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gayle wants to sweep but no luck.
Carrdwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gayle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gayle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gayle!
Carrdwell looks winded!
Gayle prevents Carrdwell from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle controls the position from side control.
Gayle lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle takes a little break here. Carrdwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gayle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carrdwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayle scores with punches from side control.
Carrdwell tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Carrdwell is trying to stand but he's just given Gayle his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrdwell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gayle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gayle working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Carrdwell is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gayle has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Carrdwell taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle!
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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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