|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Miranda (ranked 25483 p4p, 25677 weight class) and Brennan Sutchel (ranked 470 p4p, 489 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
171
4 - 9 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
170
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brennan Sutchel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutchel.
Miranda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miranda duly obliges.
It looks like Brennan Sutchel has been cut.
Sutchel shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense.
Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sutchel pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
Sutchel working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutchel tries to score a body lock takedown but Miranda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Sutchel.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but Sutchel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miranda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutchel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miranda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sutchel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miranda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Sutchel.
Miranda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sutchel gets control of Miranda's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sutchel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sutchel being controlled here, momentarily.
Sutchel working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutchel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miranda is now in half guard.
Sutchel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutchel is looking to improve his position.
Sutchel is trying to maintain the position but Miranda is very close to passing his half guard.
Miranda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sutchel tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sutchel to get to his feet.
Sutchel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to avoid it but Sutchel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miranda to the ground. Miranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Sutchel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sutchel slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
Miranda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Miranda.
Sutchel rushes Miranda and presses him up against the cage.
Sutchel tries to pull guard but Miranda won't allow it.
Sutchel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sutchel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sutchel is on top in guard.
Sutchel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sutchel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miranda scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutchel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miranda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sutchel, pushing him back against the cage.
Miranda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miranda lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Sutchel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Miranda misses.
Joe Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutchel shoots in for a double leg but Miranda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sutchel throws a series of punches but Miranda moves out of range.
Sutchel looks to throw a body kick
and Miranda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sutchel pushes Miranda off looking to stand but Miranda dives back in and keeps control.
Miranda escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sutchel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda dives in and grabs Sutchel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sutchel pushes down on Miranda's head and hops out.
Sutchel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sutchel misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
Joe Miranda is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Sutchel.
Sutchel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutchel sprawls well. He's pushed Miranda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miranda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sutchel swivels and escapes.
Sutchel drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
Miranda decides to pull guard.
Sutchel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miranda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sutchel has managed to get both his arms back between Miranda's legs - danger averted.
Sutchel stands up and waves to Miranda to follow him.
Sutchel cracks Miranda with an open hand slap.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutchel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutchel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miranda is fending him off so far but Sutchel persists. Nope, Miranda circles away and we're back to standing.
Miranda misses with a series of wild punches.
Miranda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sutchel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sutchel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miranda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sutchel, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutchel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutchel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutchel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miranda keeping full guard, as Sutchel tries to pass.
Sutchel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miranda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sutchel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sutchel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miranda defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Sutchel.
Miranda rushes Sutchel and presses him up against the cage.
Miranda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sutchel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutchel moves into the clinch successfully.
Sutchel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miranda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Miranda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Sutchel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Sutchel. Sutchel gets slowly back to his feet.
Miranda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miranda enables Sutchel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miranda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miranda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutchel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutchel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sutchel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutchel wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutchel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miranda dives on top into guard.
Sutchel keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Sutchel controls Miranda momentarily but Miranda frees himself.
Miranda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutchel is keeping the position for now.
Miranda throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Sutchel wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutchel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miranda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miranda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sutchel's guard.
Sutchel has his hands clasped together around Miranda's back. He's all about the action.
Sutchel wants to control but Miranda passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutchel is looking to reverse the position.
Miranda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sutchel tries to escape but Miranda is in control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sutchel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four 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.
Sutchel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
Miranda is looking to counter punch.
Sutchel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutchel misses with a series of wild punches.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt - Sutchel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miranda shoots in for a double leg but Sutchel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutchel tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Sutchel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutchel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Miranda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sutchel.
Sutchel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutchel.
Brennan Sutchel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Miranda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sutchel wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miranda 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Miranda!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
