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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 1652 p4p, 2161 weight class) and Erica Santana (ranked 113 p4p, 132 weight class). Santana has chosen Scream - OG Ron C as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
10 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
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135
9 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erica Santana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a combination that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santana!
Santana bucks up and tries to throw Bin-Semen off but instead Bin-Semen has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin-Semen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bin-Semen controls the action.
Bin-Semen lands a shot to the head.
Bin-Semen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santana.
Bin-Semen missing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Bin-Semen.
Santana trying to get back to his feet but Bin-Semen is in full control for now.
Santana is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Bin-Semen.
Santana defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bin-Semen's arms.
Bin-Semen is punishing Santana with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is in bad spot here.
Bin-Semen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Santana covering up well under a series of strikes from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Santana has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bin-Semen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trapped and Bin-Semen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Bin-Semen is landing with strikes. Santana can't take much more of this.
Bin-Semen struggling to land strikes to the head as Santana covers up.
Bin-Semen connects with a big shot to the side of Santana's head.
Bin-Semen is landing with strikes. Santana can't take much more of this.
Bin-Semen lands punches and elbows.
Santana covering up well under a series of strikes from Bin-Semen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bin-Semen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bin-Semen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Santana covering up well and avoiding damage.
Santana avoids the strikes from Bin-Semen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bin-Semen looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Bin-Semen is taking a breather. Santana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen prevents Santana from improving his position.
Bin-Semen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen prevents Santana from improving his position.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santana winds up and cracks Bin-Semen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Bin-Semen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bin-Semen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana throwing shots but Bin-Semen is blocking nicely.
Bin-Semen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Bin-Semen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard.
Bin-Semen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen controlling from the top position.
Bin-Semen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santana's guard.
Santana pushes Bin-Semen off looking to stand but Bin-Semen dives back in and keeps control.
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a kimura but Santana is defending well.
Santana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bin-Semen is working away from the top position though.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin-Semen in particular looking to stall.
Santana makes his way to full guard, as Bin-Semen worked for a kimura.
Santana keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass.
Bin-Semen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bin-Semen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santana was covering up waiting for the punch and Bin-Semen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bin-Semen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bin-Semen controlling from the top position.
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bin-Semen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana has momentary wrist control but Bin-Semen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bin-Semen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bin-Semen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bin-Semen postures up in Santana's guard and throws a big left but Santana blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Bin-Semen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bin-Semen lands a couple of elbows.
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin-Semen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bin-Semen's half guard.
Erica Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen has his hands clasped together around Santana's back. He's all about the action.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santana slips a nice elbow through Bin-Semen's hands, connecting with Bin-Semen's forehead.
Santana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin-Semen's head.
Bin-Semen wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
Santana throws a strike but Bin-Semen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws an elbow that misses. Bin-Semen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santana's guard. Nice move by Bin-Semen!
Bin-Semen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin-Semen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bin-Semen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
A relieved looking Osama Bin-Semen 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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