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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clockwork Abercrombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abercrombie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In This City- Iglu & Hartly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 cm
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140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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141 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clockwork Abercrombie! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abercrombie's half guard. Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abercrombie has managed to free his arm - good work. Abercrombie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abercrombie. Abercrombie has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle. Abercrombie is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Abercrombie keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Abercrombie tries to land a sweep but no joy. Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Abercrombie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Abercrombie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva trying to advance position but Abercrombie counters by regaining guard. Abercrombie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Silva tries to roll over but Abercrombie keeps him under control. Abercrombie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Silva wants to get back to full guard but Abercrombie has mounted him! Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Abercrombie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abercrombie controlling his opponent. Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Abercrombie cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Silva is trying desperately to improve position. Abercrombie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Silva turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Abercrombie off and cradles Silva's limp body as Abercrombie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Clockwork Abercrombie!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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