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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Won Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shifiinity Powel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Won Wick comes to the cage accompanied by Weapon of Choice - Fatboy Slim. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 cm
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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173 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Won Wick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Powel fails with a takedown attempt. Powel shoots in looking for a takedown. Won Wick tries to sprawl out of it but Powel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Won Wick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Won Wick takes a swing at Powel's ribcage but misses. Powel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Won Wick but Won Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ludwig Won Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Won Wick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Won Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Won Wick. No joy for Powel on that attempt. Won Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powel. Won Wick swings for the body but Powel moves out of range.
Won Wick connects with a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Won Wick. That snapped Powel's head back.
Won Wick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Won Wick with a nice cross. Won Wick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powel to score an easy takedown into full guard. Powel wants to control from the top but Won Wick keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Won Wick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Powel sitting in guard here, content to control. Won Wick is trying to hold Powel in close to prevent damage but Powel has managed to pass into half guard.
Powel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Won Wick keeps working. Won Wick actively working from the bottom here. Won Wick gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powel throws a big right hand that misses. Won Wick looking for a sweep. Not yet Won Wick, not yet. Won Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powel defends well. Powel postures up in Won Wick's guard and throws a big left but Won Wick blocks it. Powel scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Powel trying to control but Won Wick is working from the bottom. Powel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Won Wick works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Powel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Won Wick works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Powel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Powel forces his way into half guard.
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. Powel working over Won Wick with some ground and pound. Won Wick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nice strikes from Powel there. Powel prevents Won Wick from improving his position. Won Wick is breathing heavily. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Powel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Won Wick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Won Wick wants to control but Powel is keeping busy.
Powel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Powel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shifiinity Powel 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.
Nice sprawl there from Won Wick as Powel shoots in. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powel is defended easily by Won Wick. Won Wick throws a hook to the side of Powel's head but Powel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Won Wick throws a shot from downtown. Powel moves away and avoids it. Ludwig Won Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powel fails with a takedown attempt. Ludwig Won Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel. No luck with that takedown attempt from Powel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Won Wick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powel moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Powel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Won Wick pinned against the cage. Won Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Powel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Powel closes the distance and clinches up with Won Wick, looking for a takedown. Powel pushes Won Wick against the cage but Won Wick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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. Won Wick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Powel misses with a takedown attempt - Won Wick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Won Wick looks to land a right hand but Powel moved out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Powel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Won Wick clobbers Powel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ludwig Won Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Powel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Won Wick pinned against the cage. Won Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Won Wick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powel circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powel looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Powel throwing strikes but missing. Powel wants to control from the top but Won Wick keeps moving. Powel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Powel slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Won Wick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Powel is looking for a kimura but Won Wick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powel to get the leverage. Powel is breathing heavily. Powel not landing any meaningful shots this time. Powel trying to work for an americana but Won Wick has managed to regain full guard.
Powel tries to free his leg and advance position but Won Wick is retaining full guard. Won Wick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Powel thows a big elbow that misses. Powel postures up in Won Wick's guard and throws a big left but Won Wick blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ludwig Won Wick will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Won Wick misses with the combination.
Donk. Won Wick catches Powel right on the button with a cross. Won Wick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Powel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Won Wick defends it nicely. Powel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Won Wick as he avoids it easily. Powel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Won Wick lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Won Wick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Powel shoots in for a double leg but Won Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ludwig Won Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel. Won Wick misses with a wild body shot. Powel fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Powel takes a shot right to the bread basket. Powel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Won Wick but Won Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one. Powel walks into a straight right hand from Won Wick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Won Wick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Won Wick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Won Wick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Won Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powel. Powel tries for a takedown but Won Wick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Won Wick throws a series of punches but Powel moves out of range. Won Wick lands a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Won Wick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Won Wick. Won Wick connects with a right hand. Powel shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Won Wick throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Won Wick. Won Wick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Won Wick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Horrible takedown by Powel or perhaps it was just good defense by Won Wick which made him look bad. Won Wick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Won Wick throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Powel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Won Wick as he avoids it easily. Powel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powel shoots for a double leg takedown but Won Wick sprawls well. He's pushed Powel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Won Wick stuffs the takedown. Won Wick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Won Wick lands a nice shot that snaps Powel's head back.
Shifiinity Powel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A shot to de liver by Won Wick. Beautiful body shot. Won Wick scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Ludwig Won Wick showed his dominance in that final round. I think Won Wick 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ludwig Won Wick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
28% |
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