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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aung La Tung Min (ranked 25359 p4p, 4949 weight class) and Sanderson Reliford (ranked 0 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 cm 18 240 0 - 4 - 0 |
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208 cm 25 275 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Good in bed |
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Good wrestler Great elbows Solid 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aung La Tung Min! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanderson Reliford! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reliford fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tung Min tries to counter with a takedown but Reliford is quick to defend against it. Tung Min looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Reliford rushes Tung Min and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Reliford pressing his opponent against the cage. Tung Min is working for takedown but Reliford is calmly controlling the position for now. Reliford jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reliford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. We've been hearing good reports from Tung Min's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Reliford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reliford wants to stand but Tung Min is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reliford is trying to keep Tung Min in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reliford doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tung Min counters with a three punch combo that has Reliford backing up. Reliford nods at Tung Min to acknowledge the strikes. Tung Min really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Reliford clinches up with Tung Min and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reliford manages to pull guard.
Reliford trying to strike off his back.
Tung Min trying to control but Reliford is working from the bottom. Tung Min won't allow Reliford to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reliford can do anything to dispel that myth. Tung Min postures up.
Reliford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tung Min. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Reliford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tung Min trying to control but Reliford is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Tung Min stopping the sweep attempt from Reliford.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reliford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tung Min tries to avoid it but Reliford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tung Min to the ground. Tung Min escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Tung Min is looking to counter the offense by Reliford and move into the clinch. Aung La Tung Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderson Reliford. Reliford throws a shot to the body.
Reliford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tung Min displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reliford. Reliford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tung Min tries to sprawl but Reliford drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reliford is trying to control. Tung Min wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderson Reliford dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Reliford fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Reliford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tung Min swivels and escapes. Tung Min doesn't manage to clinch there - Reliford circles away.
Tung Min tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reliford swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reliford shoots in for a double leg but Tung Min sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Aung La Tung Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderson Reliford. Reliford dives in for a single leg takedown but Tung Min sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tung Min half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Reliford shoots for a takedown but Tung Min saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reliford leaves Tung Min with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reliford dives in and grabs Tung Min's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tung Min pushes down on Reliford's head and hops out. Tung Min is looking to counter the offense by Reliford and move into the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reliford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tung Min defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reliford drives through with a takedown into guard. Reliford wanted to stand there but Tung Min had control of the position. Reliford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reliford wants to control from the top but Tung Min keeps moving. Tung Min preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Reliford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tung Min swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reliford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tung Min as he jumps to the side. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reliford.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reliford instigates a clinch. Reliford pulls Tung Min into guard.
Tung Min prevents Reliford from getting back to his feet. Reliford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tung Min gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Reliford looking to control.
Sanderson Reliford has got the better of the ground game so far. Tung Min prevents Reliford from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tung Min preventing the sweep. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Reliford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reliford shoots in for a takedown but Tung Min shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Reliford rushes Tung Min and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Reliford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reliford moves into the clinch. Tung Min is defending well against a takedown attempt. Reliford has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reliford lands a body punch in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderson Reliford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reliford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tung Min tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reliford is in Tung Min's guard. Reliford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tung Min works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Reliford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Reliford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Reliford throwing strikes but missing. Reliford trying to control the position from guard on top but Tung Min is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reliford wants to pass the guard but Tung Min is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reliford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Reliford pulls guard. Reliford tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tung Min throwing strikes but missing. Reliford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Reliford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tung Min gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reliford trying to keep a closed guard but Tung Min is proving a slippery customer.
Reliford looking for a sweep. Not yet Reliford, not yet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Reliford is trying to keep Tung Min in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Reliford shoots in for a takedown but Tung Min shows good takedown defense. Reliford connects with a single shot there. Reliford tries to land a front kick but Tung Min steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tung Min attempts a counter takedown but Reliford avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reliford dives in for a single leg takedown but Tung Min sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Reliford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Aung La Tung Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderson Reliford. Reliford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tung Min pinned against the cage. Tung Min gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Reliford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tung Min but Tung Min pushes him off and we're back to square one. Reliford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reliford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Reliford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tung Min as he jumps to the side. Reliford moves into the clinch. Reliford is looking to take this one to the mat. Aung La Tung Min has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reliford has Tung Min pushed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reliford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tung Min smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Sanderson Reliford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Reliford 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderson Reliford!
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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
24% |
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