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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Blixhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Pappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Blixhaven has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Blixhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxwell Pappin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blixhaven to the mat! Blixhaven manages to get full guard.
Blixhaven is looking for a triangle here but Pappin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blixhaven tries to bench press Pappin off him but Pappin keeps the position.
Blixhaven is working hard here to advance position.
Blixhaven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pappin prevents Blixhaven from improving his position.
Pappin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blixhaven is looking to improve his position but Pappin isn't that keen on the idea.
Pappin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixhaven working to try and regain half guard.
Pappin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blixhaven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pappin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Blixhaven is trying to reverse the position but instead Pappin has taken his back - oops!
Blixhaven tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappin biding his time, controlling Blixhaven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blixhaven breaks Pappin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blixhaven is looking to advance position but Pappin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pappin controlling the position easily from mount.
Blixhaven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pappin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Blixhaven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blixhaven tries to improve his position but instead Pappin has taken his back!
Good control from Pappin.
Pappin keeps control of the position as Blixhaven tries to break free.
I would not like to be Blixhaven right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blixhaven breaks Pappin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Pappin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pappin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blixhaven is on top in guard.
Pappin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pappin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blixhaven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pappin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pappin has escaped and now he's on top!
Pappin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixhaven is looking for a triangle here but Pappin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blixhaven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blixhaven trying to remain calm as Pappin controls from the top position.
Pappin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blixhaven tries to improve position but can't.
Blixhaven trying to remain calm as Pappin controls from the top position.
Blixhaven sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blixhaven is looking for a sweep. Pappin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pappin slows the pace down in half guard.
Blixhaven tries to get to full guard but Pappin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappin works his way into side control.
Blixhaven is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Pappin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Maxwell Pappin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pappin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blixhaven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blixhaven is looking to reverse the position.
Blixhaven gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blixhaven actively working from the bottom here.
Blixhaven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pappin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Pappin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pappin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blixhaven sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Pappin 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.
Blixhaven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pappin in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixhaven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blixhaven is pressing down on Pappin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blixhaven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blixhaven looking for a guillotine here but Pappin defends easily.
Maxwell Pappin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Pappin advances position into side control!
Blixhaven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pappin controlling the position from side mount.
Blixhaven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappin slows the pace down.
Brad Blixhaven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Blixhaven is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappin controls the position.
Blixhaven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Pappin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pappin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Pappin!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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