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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leepo Greepo (ranked 1731 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 254 p4p, 303 weight class). Gregoire Aebersold is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 cm 26 213 4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm 26 214 5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Counter fighter Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt Solid Muay Thai Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leepo Greepo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregoire Aebersold! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Greepo. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aebersold is looking to reverse the position. Greepo is staying tight to Aebersold's torso, preventing him from escaping. Aebersold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greepo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Aebersold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greepo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aebersold wants to control but Greepo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Greepo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Aebersold wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greepo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Aebersold wants to get back to his feet.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greepo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Aebersold is trying to escape back to his feet but Greepo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Aebersold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greepo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Greepo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Aebersold tries to get to full guard but Greepo has control of the leg. Greepo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Greepo controlling the action here. Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Aebersold is still trying to improve position. Greepo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Aebersold won't allow Greepo to pass to mount. Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
Greepo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aebersold has managed to free his arm - good work. Aebersold works his way to full guard. Good work. Aebersold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Greepo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greepo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Greepo tries to free his leg and advance position but Aebersold is retaining full guard. Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greepo manages to get himself to full guard.
Greepo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position. Aebersold preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position. Aebersold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Aebersold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Greepo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aebersold manages to get himself to full guard.
Greepo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Greepo preventing the sweep. Greepo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leepo Greepo will probably get the nod. 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.
Aebersold instigates a clinch. Greepo is trying to break the clinch but Aebersold is controlling him. Aebersold throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Aebersold as the two fighters clinch.
Greepo manages to pull guard.
Aebersold throws a big right hand that misses. Greepo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Aebersold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greepo swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aebersold being controlled here momentarily. Greepo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Greepo looking for a guillotine here but Aebersold defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aebersold throws a strike but Greepo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Greepo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Aebersold misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Aebersold regains full guard. Nicely done. Greepo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Greepo from controlling successfully. Aebersold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aebersold looking for a sweep. Not yet Aebersold, not yet. Greepo postures up.
Aebersold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greepo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Greepo sitting in guard, not really doing much. Greepo passes Aebersold's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Greepo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Greepo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Greepo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aebersold trying to control here.
Aebersold wants to get back to full guard but Greepo has mounted him! Aebersold tries to improve his position but instead Greepo has taken his back! Aebersold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Greepo gets his way!
Greepo is persistently looking for the submission but Aebersold is defending it well.
Greepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aebersold can do to turn this around? Aebersold is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greepo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Greepo tightening his grip on Aebersold, looking for the choke. Greepo looking for the choke but no joy. Aebersold breaks Greepo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Greepo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Aebersold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leepo Greepo dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Aebersold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greepo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Greepo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aebersold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greepo somewhat. Greepo swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold. Greepo tries for a takedown but Aebersold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Aebersold tries to clinch there but Greepo circles away.
Greepo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Aebersold tries to clinch but Greepo is having none of it. Greepo swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greepo tries to keep at a distance but Aebersold has taken the fight into the clinch. Greepo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aebersold just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leepo Greepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aebersold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aebersold misses with a punch on the inside.
Aebersold is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Aebersold trying to land knees to the body.
Aebersold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greepo backwards. Aebersold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aebersold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Aebersold tries to land a sweep but no joy. Greepo wants to control from the top but Aebersold keeps moving. Aebersold wants to sweep here but Greepo controlling him for the moment. Aebersold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greepo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greepo wants to pass the guard but Aebersold is keeping the position. Greepo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Aebersold looking for a sweep. Not yet Aebersold, not yet. Aebersold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greepo is aware though and is defending well. Aebersold tries to land a sweep but no joy. Greepo pushing down on Aebersold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Aebersold wants to improve his position but Greepo is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Aebersold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greepo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greepo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greepo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greepo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Greepo controls from within his opponent's guard. Leepo Greepo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Greepo passes Aebersold's left leg - he's now in half guard. Aebersold is trying to stand up here but Greepo is controlling him well. Greepo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Greepo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Aebersold is looking for a sweep. Greepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Aebersold is trying to stand.
Aebersold is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Aebersold looking for subs off his back but Greepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Greepo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Gregoire Aebersold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Greepo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leepo Greepo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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