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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jose the phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander osth (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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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
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173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jose the phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander osth!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
osth misses with a double jab.
osth throws an overhand right that lands on the phenom's shoulder, as the phenom tries to avoid the shot.
osth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
osth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
the phenom trying to land knees to the body.
osth lands a body punch.
the phenom can't get the takedown.
osth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the phenom avoids it.
the phenom tries to score a body lock takedown but osth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
osth scores with a nice hook to the head.
osth scores a nice knee to the body.
the phenom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
osth displaying some good clinch control by pressing the phenom up against the cage.
the phenom tries to pull guard but osth won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jose the phenom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
osth lands an uppercut.
It looks like jose the phenom has been cut.
the phenom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
the phenom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
the phenom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. osth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
osth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the phenom.
the phenom takes an elbow to the forehead.
the phenom wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the phenom has osth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. osth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
osth just leaning against the phenom, taking a breather.
the phenom wants a takedown.
osth lands an uppercut.
osth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
osth misses with a knee to the head.
the phenom jumps guard but osth stands there with the phenom around his waist. the phenom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
osth scores with a knee to the head.
the phenom tries to score a body lock takedown but osth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
osth landing knees to the head.
the phenom takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, osth just misses with a elbow thrown towards the phenom's brow.
osth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the phenom.
the phenom goes for a takedown attempt but osth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - osth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
osth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
osth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
osth misses with a knee to the head.
osth effectively controlling the action here.
the phenom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
osth stops a takedown attempt from the phenom.
the phenom is breathing heavily.
the phenom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
osth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander osth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jose the phenom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
the phenom looks for a takedown but osth sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the phenom.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from osth, right into the meat.
the phenom swats away the attempt to clinch by osth.
osth instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for osth.
the phenom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jose the phenom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the phenom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but osth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
osth tries a knee to the head but the phenom blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the phenom tries to break free but osth pushes him back against the cage.
osth scores a nice knee to the body.
osth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the phenom.
osth lands an elbow inside.
osth controlling the action here for a moment.
osth lands an elbow inside.
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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from osth.
osth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics the phenom uses from the top position.
osth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
osth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the phenom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
osth trying to keep a closed guard but the phenom is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the phenom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
osth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
osth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
osth looking to ground and pound but the phenom is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
osth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
osth stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice takedown defense from osth. No joy for the phenom on that attempt.
osth clinches with his opponent.
osth jumps into guard, dragging the phenom to the mat.
the phenom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
osth is trying to hold the phenom in close to prevent damage but the phenom has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
osth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. the phenom is working away from the top position though.
the phenom looks to land a strike but osth avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
the phenom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
osth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
osth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
the phenom is controlling osth's trapped leg to prevent osth from advancing to side control.
osth escapes and gets back to his feet.
osth tries to close the distance and clinch but the phenom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
osth tries to close the distance and clinch up but the phenom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
osth connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander osth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jose the phenom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
osth 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.
osth throws a head kick that misses.
the phenom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
osth tries to close the distance and clinch but the phenom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
osth is looking to clinch.
osth moves in looking to clinch but the phenom pushes him off.
osth moves into range and clinches up with the phenom.
Nice elbow from osth.
osth lands a left hand.
osth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from the phenom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
osth lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
osth throws a punch but it's blocked by the phenom.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
osth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the phenom just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from osth.
the phenom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. osth smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jose the phenom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
osth moves into range and clinches up with the phenom.
the phenom blocking some punches.
the phenom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. osth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
osth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but the phenom blocks it with crossed arms.
osth landing knees to the body.
osth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the phenom.
the phenom avoiding damage as osth throws knees to the body.
osth lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
osth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
the phenom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. osth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
osth lands a good knee to the midsection. the phenom won't want to take too many of those.
osth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the phenom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. osth obliges.
the phenom is working for takedown but osth is calmly controlling the position for now.
osth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
the phenom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. osth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
the phenom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
osth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
jose the phenom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
osth misses with a knee strike.
osth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the phenom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by the phenom.
A short right from osth on the inside.
osth has the phenom pressed against the cage.
osth misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the phenom tries for a takedown but osth manages to get underhooks.
Alexander osth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
the phenom throws a punch but it's blocked by osth.
the phenom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. osth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander osth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well osth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander osth!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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