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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 2084 p4p, 561 weight class) and Everest Frank (ranked 110 p4p, 34 weight class). Frank has chosen Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat as his entrance music. 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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190 cm 31 265 21 - 13 - 1 |
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212 cm 32 283 20 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Conchobhar throws a hook but Frank blocks it. Frank misses with a wild body shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frank has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Conchobhar. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy. Conchobhar catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Everest Frank has been cut. Conchobhar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Conchobhar throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range. Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conchobhar throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conchobhar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Frank misses with a shot to the body and Conchobhar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
letting Frank counter with a right hand. Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conchobhar misses with a looping right. Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Conchobhar connects with a body shot that sends Frank's belly button to the back. Conchobhar avoids the body shot from Frank.
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank. Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a right hand to the body. Jab by Frank. Conchobhar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conchobhar throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. Frank is looking for the big counter here. Frank shoots in but no luck this time. Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The strikes coming from Frank are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conchobhar tries to escape but Frank is in control. Conchobhar is looking to get back to his feet here but Frank is keeping cool and he's managed to take Conchobhar's back. Frank has his opponent's back but Conchobhar is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Frank. Conchobhar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Conchobhar throws a body shot but no joy. Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frank shoots and misses and Conchobhar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Conchobhar scores with a jab to the body. Frank is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conchobhar rather than just go for the knockout. Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conchobhar takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses. Conchobhar tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot. Conchobhar misses the shot to the body. Frank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Frank misses with a body shot.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Frank slips a straight right by Conchobhar. Frank misses with a double jab
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conchobhar manages to avoid it. Conchobhar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Conchobhar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it. Frank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Conchobhar finds it's target. Conchobhar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frank to score an easy takedown into full guard. Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Conchobhar wants to get back to his feet but Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Frank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conchobhar jabs Frank right on the nose. Frank blinks but takes it well. Frank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conchobhar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Everest Frank's cut even more. Conchobhar misses with a left hand and Frank counters with a stiff right hand. Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Conchobhar! Conchobhar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Conchobhar slips under a jab. Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Conchobhar gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage. Frank ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar. Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Conchobhar lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Conchobhar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around? Conchobhar looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely. Conchobhar cracks Frank on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Frank falls backwards against the cage. Conchobhar follows up with more strikes that drop Frank to his knees. Conchobhar keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Frank! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar! A relieved looking Herleifr Conchobhar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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