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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Cleaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz The Jungle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
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175 cm
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177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
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169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Cleaner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz The Jungle! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cleaner scores a takedown into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cleaner controlling the position easily from mount. The Jungle tries to lock up and control but Cleaner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cleaner controlling from the full mount. The Jungle tries to lock up and control but Cleaner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cleaner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cleaner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Jungle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cleaner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Jungle on the ground. Cleaner prevents The Jungle from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cleaner lands with some strikes. Cleaner controlling the pace for now. The Jungle is trying to escape the mount.
Cleaner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Jungle is looking to escape. Cleaner has control of The Jungle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Jungle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Jungle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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. The Jungle wants to hold on but Cleaner pushes him away. Cleaner with the ground and pound from mount. Cleaner trying to control but The Jungle is having none of it. The Jungle is trying to escape the mount.
The Jungle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cleaner.
The Jungle is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cleaner controlling the position easily from mount. The Jungle tries to hold on but Cleaner pushes him away. Cleaner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. The Jungle tries to reverse the position but Cleaner maintains control. Cleaner looking to control but The Jungle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cleaner is landing with some decent strikes but The Jungle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Cleaner dominating with strikes here. The Jungle throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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. The Jungle regains half guard. Cleaner is breathing heavily. Cleaner not landing any meaningful shots this time. The Jungle wants to get back to full guard. The Jungle trying to control but Cleaner postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleaner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The Jungle is looking to control Cleaner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Jungle avoid being mounted? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cleaner dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cleaner rushes The Jungle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cleaner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Jungle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cleaner prevents it.
Cleaner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cleaner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cleaner. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cleaner. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cleaner. Cleaner is looking to clinch. The Jungle closes the distance and clinches up with Cleaner, looking for a takedown. The Jungle pushes Cleaner against the cage but Cleaner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cleaner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Jungle! Cleaner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Jungle is looking to escape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Jungle is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cleaner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Jungle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Jungle! Cleaner keeping moving, preventing The Jungle from controlling successfully. Cleaner wants to sweep but no luck. Cleaner controlling the position. Cleaner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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. The Jungle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleaner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cleaner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Jungle is controlling him. Cleaner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Jungle manages to get himself to full guard.
The Jungle looking to control.
Cleaner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Jungle is keeping the position for now. The Jungle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cleaner uses it to pass to side control.
The Jungle wants to control but Cleaner postures up. Cleaner controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cleaner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleaner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The Jungle is looking to reverse the position. Cleaner tries to advance to mount but The Jungle denies him. The Jungle is looking to reverse the position. Cleaner scoring with punches from side control. The Jungle is looking to get back to his feet here but Cleaner is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Jungle's back. Cleaner lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four 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. The Jungle covers up after that shot from Cleaner.
Cleaner biding his time, controlling The Jungle. The Jungle controlling Cleaner 's hands. The Jungle is really stuck here.
Can The Jungle hold on?! Cleaner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Good control from Cleaner. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cleaner dominated that second round. That's time! Cleaner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cleaner throws a head kick that misses. The Jungle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cleaner fails in his attempt to clinch. Cleaner tries to clinch but The Jungle moves out of range. Cleaner has closed the distance and engaged The Jungle in a clinch.
Cleaner fails to pull guard.
Cleaner misses with a punch to the body.
Cleaner has a couple of punches blocked by The Jungle.
Cleaner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Jungle struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaner controls his hands.
The Jungle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleaner.
Cleaner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Jungle pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleaner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The Jungle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cleaner prevents The Jungle from breaking the clinch. Cleaner wants to get back to striking at distance but The Jungle won't allow it.
The Jungle drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Jungle is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cleaner trying to keep a closed guard but The Jungle is proving a slippery customer.
Cleaner keeping full guard, as The Jungle tries to pass. Cleaner is controlling The Jungle's posture. The Jungle wants to control from the top but Cleaner keeps moving. The Jungle wants to pass the guard but Cleaner is keeping the position. The Jungle trying to control but Cleaner is working from the bottom. The Jungle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleaner is retaining full guard.
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. Cleaner wants to stand up but The Jungle is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The Jungle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleaner has managed to clinch.
The Jungle looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cleaner lands an elbow just above The Jungle 's eye. The Jungle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cleaner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleaner tries for a takedown but The Jungle circles away easily and The Jungle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Jungle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cleaner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cleaner pulls guard successfully.
Cleaner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Jungle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleaner is retaining full guard. The Jungle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cleaner trying to control the position here. The Jungle preventing the sweep. The Jungle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cleaner is proving hard to escape from.
That's four 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cleaner is on top in guard.
The Jungle keeping moving, preventing Cleaner from controlling successfully. The Jungle controls Cleaner momentarily but Cleaner frees himself. The Jungle seems keen to control Cleaner's posture. Cleaner trying to control but The Jungle is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Jungle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luiz The Jungle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Jungle has isolated one of Cleaner's arms. Cleaner looking to fight him off but The Jungle twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz The Jungle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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