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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 2636 p4p, 2898 weight class) and Javier Pimba (ranked 288 p4p, 312 weight class). Javier Pimba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285
4 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
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227
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Pimba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba throws a series of punches but Marx moves out of range.
Pimba gets caught flat footed, as Marx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx wants to pass the guard but Pimba is keeping the position.
Marx is looking to work some ground and pound but Pimba has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Marx has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marx is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pimba can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Pimba blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Pimba blocks nicely.
Marx throwing strikes but missing.
Marx sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A combination from Pimba does no damage.
Marx instigates a clinch.
Pimba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marx clinches.
Marx wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pimba is trying to force a seperation but Marx has the dominant position.
Marx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pimba is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marx pushes Pimba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pimba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pimba sprawls well initially but Marx persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marx is working for a kimura but Pimba is defending it quite comfortably.
Marx is trying to control the action in half guard but Pimba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marx lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimba is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pimba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marx trying to control the pace.
Pimba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx is trying to control. Pimba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marx looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marx not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marx scores with the left hand. Pimba knows he should have avoided that one.
Marx tries to close the distance and clinch but Pimba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pimba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marx's head.
Pimba gets tackled into the cage by Marx. Marx maintains the clinch.
Pimba stops a takedown attempt from Marx.
Marx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pimba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pimba is pressed up against the cage. Marx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pimba down to the mat. Pimba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marx.
Marx connects with a nice looking jab.
Marx takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pimba moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Marx goes down! Can Pimba finish him!?
Marx is rocked!
Pimba throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Marx is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marx wants to stand but Pimba is controlling the position.
Marx seems to have got his legs back now.
Pimba is looking to work some ground and pound but Marx has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimba throws a strike but Marx rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx 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.
Marx wants to control from the top but Pimba keeps moving.
Marx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pimba keeping full guard, as Marx tries to pass.
Marx with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Javier Pimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx shoots in and bounces Pimba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marx stands and throws Pimba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pimba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx lands a few punches from side control.
Marx takes a little break here. Pimba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pimba for as long as he can get away with.
Pimba is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marx throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Marx are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Marx cracks Pimba with a big elbow.
Pimba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marx.
Marx trying to control the position but Pimba is working away.
Marx controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javier Pimba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Marx clinches up with Pimba and pushes him back against the cage.
Marx taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marx looking for a takedown.
Marx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pimba is defending well.
Pimba has had enough of the clinch but Marx keeps him there for the moment.
Marx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimba is trying to push Marx away but Marx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pimba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pimba connects with a body shot that sends Marx's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimba.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pimba as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimba lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pimba scores with a one two! Marx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pimba gets in close and tags Marx with a short punch that almost sends Marx to the mat! Oh Marx is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pimba, trying to create some distance but Pimba rushes him, striking wildly and Marx goes down! The referee tackles Pimba into the cage to end the fight! Pimba is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Pimba!
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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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