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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isai Anderson (ranked 6527 p4p, 6451 weight class) and Sorrenco Cistiffufs (ranked 645 p4p, 639 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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163 cm 25 170 0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm 25 180 2 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns Basic striking Granite chin |
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Good takedowns Brawler Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isai Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sorrenco Cistiffufs! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cistiffufs shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cistiffufs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson. Cistiffufs is looking to reverse the position. Anderson wants to control but Cistiffufs is keeping him busy. Cistiffufs controls the position for a moment. Cistiffufs wants to control but Anderson postures up. Cistiffufs is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control. Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cistiffufs, who protects the arm well. Cistiffufs tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson trying to control the position but Cistiffufs is working away. Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Cistiffufs is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson advances to mount. Cistiffufs is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Cistiffufs is having none of it. Cistiffufs is looking to get to half guard. Cistiffufs keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cistiffufs working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Cistiffufs wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away. Cistiffufs tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cistiffufs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Cistiffufs tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cistiffufs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cistiffufs drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Cistiffufs off! Cistiffufs jumps back into Anderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cistiffufs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cistiffufs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cistiffufs wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position. Cistiffufs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cistiffufs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cistiffufs wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. Cistiffufs stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
That's four 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. Cistiffufs looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cistiffufs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well. Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Cistiffufs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cistiffufs manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Cistiffufs's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cistiffufs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Cistiffufs's legs - danger averted. Cistiffufs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Cistiffufs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cistiffufs manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Cistiffufs's guard. Anderson passes Cistiffufs's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isai Anderson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cistiffufs is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Cistiffufs is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cistiffufs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here. Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cistiffufs is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson prevents Cistiffufs from improving his position. Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cistiffufs is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here. Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Anderson wants to take a breather but Cistiffufs is having none of it. Cistiffufs trying to control here.
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. Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here. Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cistiffufs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cistiffufs trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Cistiffufs is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount. Cistiffufs tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cistiffufs tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Cistiffufs away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isai Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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