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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 5462 p4p, 3457 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 594 p4p, 451 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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5 - 7 - 1 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronSide clinches up against the ropes.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
IronSide is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables OConnor to keep the fight standing.
IronSide is trying to break free.
OConnor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
OConnor swings wildly with an uppercut but IronSide uses good head movement to avoid it.
IronSide wants to take the fight to the mat but OConnor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
OConnor moves to clinch but IronSide breaks away
and IronSide counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by IronSide.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OConnor is keeping the position for now.
OConnor wants to sweep but no luck.
IronSide's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IronSide engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
IronSide content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OConnor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OConnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
IronSide showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OConnor looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
William OConnor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IronSide moves into the clinch successfully.
IronSide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
William OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
OConnor throws an elbow but it misses.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the head but IronSide blocks with his arms.
IronSide dodges an elbow strike from OConnor.
OConnor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IronSide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
OConnor dodges the punch combination from IronSide.
OConnor is looking to counter the offense by IronSide and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor blocks a head kick by IronSide.
OConnor avoids a kick to the body.
IronSide misses with a two punch combination.
IronSide fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OConnor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OConnor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from IronSide. That one must have hurt.
IronSide clinches up with OConnor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that OConnor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
IronSide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
IronSide clinches up with OConnor and pushes him back against the ropes.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the head but IronSide blocks with his arms.
IronSide gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor is looking for a triangle but IronSide pushes his legs off easily.
OConnor is breathing heavily.
OConnor working for submissions but it's allowed IronSide to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IronSide is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OConnor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time IronSide.
IronSide controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
IronSide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
IronSide blocks the elbow strike.
IronSide gets a trip takedown into half guard.
IronSide is thwarting OConnor's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OConnor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor wants to control but IronSide is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from IronSide there.
Bjorn IronSide has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnor actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
IronSide seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OConnor trying to control from the bottom.
IronSide seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OConnor actively working from the bottom here.
IronSide working OConnor over with strikes.
IronSide blocks the strikes from OConnor.
That's two 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.
OConnor is refusing to be controlled, as IronSide sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
IronSide passes to full mount!
IronSide blocks OConnor's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
OConnor tries to lock up and control but IronSide gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
IronSide with a couple of short strikes.
IronSide avoids the attempt from OConnor to control.
IronSide sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
IronSide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnor.
OConnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
IronSide blocks a head kick by OConnor.
IronSide replies with a solid counter kick to the body but OConnor blocks it well.
IronSide pushes OConnor up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, OConnor just misses with a elbow thrown towards IronSide's brow.
OConnor scores a nice knee to the body.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide is trying to pull guard but OConnor turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnor, pushing him back against the ropes.
OConnor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IronSide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IronSide tightens his grip and picks OConnor up, before dumping him to the ground. OConnor manages to land in guard.
IronSide trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
OConnor trying to keep a closed guard but IronSide is proving a slippery customer.
IronSide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing IronSide from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
IronSide comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
Bjorn IronSide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
IronSide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OConnor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
OConnor throws an elbow that misses.
IronSide jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OConnor walks away with a smile on his face. IronSide gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide blocks a head kick by OConnor.
IronSide closes this distance looking for a takedown but OConnor circles away.
William OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide misses with a wild combination.
OConnor throws a head kick that misses.
OConnor fails in his attempt to clinch.
OConnor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
IronSide closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bjorn IronSide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IronSide avoids the head kick by OConnor.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OConnor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but IronSide manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IronSide trying to control but OConnor is having none of it.
IronSide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IronSide scoring with strikes but OConnor is staying in there.
OConnor tries to hold on but IronSide pushes him away.
OConnor working to try and regain half guard.
IronSide looking to finish OConnor with some ground and pound. This is bad for OConnor!
William OConnor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnor is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have OConnor in real trouble here! The ref calls for OConnor to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn IronSide!
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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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