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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Bird (ranked 2724 p4p, 2726 weight class) and Brock Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Bender!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
Bender fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bender clinches.
Bender goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Bird will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bender up against the cage.
Bird tries to pull guard but Bender won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender is pressed up against the cage. Bird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bender down to the mat. Bender avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bender clinches with his opponent.
Bender is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bird gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird trying to control the position here.
Bird controls Bender momentarily but Bender frees himself.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Bender from controlling successfully.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two 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.
Bender trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bird's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bird. No joy for Bender on that attempt.
Bender shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bird defends it nicely.
Bender shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense.
Bender shoots in looking for a takedown but Bird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bender's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Bender saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bender closes the distance and clinches.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bender to keep the fight standing.
Bird pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bender doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bender manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender.
Bird has his foot on Bender's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bender works his way back into a safe position though.
Bender wants to stand and escape but instead Bird has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bender tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bender is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Bender.
Bird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bender is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bender will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Bird 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.
Bender shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Bird pushes Bender up against the cage in a clinch.
Bird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bender can do to turn this around?
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Bender has him pressed against the cage.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bender to keep the fight standing.
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bender throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Rashad Bird has been cut.
Bender closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
Bender has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bird after a bit of a struggle.
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Bender avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Bender throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bender is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rashad Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Bender.
Bird clinches up with Bender and pushes him back against the cage.
Bender is trying to pull guard but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird pulls Bender into guard.
Bender is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bird has Bender pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bender accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bender stopping the sweep attempt from Bird.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bird manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bender has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bird after a bit of a struggle.
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bird wants it to stay on the feet.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
Bender is looking to clinch but Bird is avoiding it.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
Bender moves into range and clinches up with Bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender is trying to stall.
Bender has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bird is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bird tries to pull guard but Bender won't allow it.
Bird breaks from the clinch.
Bender shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bird holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bender is trying to force a seperation but Bird has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bender is trying to push Bird away but Bird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bird is trying to drag Bender to the mat but Bender just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Bird dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Bird's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Bender throws a head kick that half lands.
Bird displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bender.
Bender closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
Bender scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bender keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bender is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Bird rushes Bender and presses him up against the cage.
Bender wants to get back to striking at distance but Bird won't allow it.
Bird tries to pull guard but Bender forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Bender avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
Bird breaks from the clinch.
Bender moves into the clinch.
Bender manages to break the clinch.
Bender has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bird stuffs the takedown.
Bender keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Bender gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage.
Bird fails to pull guard.
Bender jumps guard.
Bird won't allow Bender to get back to his feet.
Bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Bird wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
Bender trying to strike off his back.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bird is one step ahead there.
Bird wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bender tries to clinch but Bird moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Bender tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bird sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bender somewhat.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bender tries to clinch up.
Bird moves into the clinch.
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch but Bird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bender darts in and clinches Bird up against the cage.
Bender pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bender is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bird gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brock Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Bender fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Bender.
I think Bird 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Rashad Bird!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rashad Bird!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Rashad Bird!
Rashad Bird wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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