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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 3441 p4p, 24851 weight class) and Hayden Allen (ranked 188 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 cm 19 145 2 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm 18 145 2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blonde Brunson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayden Allen! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brunson shoots in but no luck this time. Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Brunson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Allen keeping hold of Brunson's head, controlling as best he can. Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it. Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson lands strikes from half guard. Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson. Allen is trying to get back to full guard. Brunson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head. Brunson wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving. Brunson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Allen's guard. Brunson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brunson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Allen wants to get back to full guard. Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brunson wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs. Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brunson in particular looking to stall. Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
Brunson 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Brunson is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
Allen trying to control here.
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Allen trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Allen is staying active underneath Brunson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four 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. Allen has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Allen is rocked! Brunson wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy. Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Allen trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Brunson goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward. Allen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brunson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allen to the mat. Allen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brunson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen! Brunson tries to control but Allen manages to take his back. Allen throwing sloppy strikes. Brunson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brunson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Brunson is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen. Allen preventing the sweep. Brunson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position. Brunson looking to control.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brunson pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage. Brunson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen is standing up over Brunson. Brunson looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
Allen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brunson is trying to escape and Allen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brunson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Allen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hayden Allen!
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hype
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RATING
37% |
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