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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aubrey Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dupri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aubrey Martin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Dupri's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aubrey Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Dupri!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dupri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupri has Martin pulled in close to control his posture.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin stands and steps away. Dupri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dupri sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is pressing down on Dupri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dupri is holding on for now.
Martin trying to control the action but Dupri is working from the bottom.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupri on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking to advance position but Dupri won't allow it.
Martin is keen to just control but Dupri is a slippery customer.
Martin stalling away here and it's allowed Dupri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dupri looks gassed!
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dupri fails with the takedown
and Martin counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin has Dupri pressed against the cage.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dupri keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Dupri is keeping the position.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dupri avoids the head kick by Martin.
That's four 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.
Dupri fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin wants to stand but Dupri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dupri keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupri has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aubrey Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Dupri's side.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dupri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martin's guard.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dupri is one step ahead there.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dupri stops Martin from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupri is breathing heavily.
Dupri stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupri won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Dupri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Dupri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dupri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dupri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martin wants to sweep here but Dupri controlling him for the moment.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin has control of Dupri's left arm, preventing Dupri from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dupri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martin trying to control the action but Dupri is working from the bottom.
Martin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martin wants to stand but Dupri is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dupri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martin wants to stand but Dupri has his arm trapped.
Martin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dupri some visible discomfort.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Dupri blocks nicely.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Aubrey Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin is looking to clinch but Dupri is avoiding it.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dupri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin tries to clinch but Dupri moves out of range.
Martin rushes Dupri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupri working a defensive guard here.
Dupri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin wants to control from the top but Dupri keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupri trying to control the position.
Martin wants to get up but he can't break Dupri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin shoots in but Dupri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin clinches up with Dupri and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Dupri prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aubrey Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Dupri prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin tries to pull guard but Dupri won't allow it.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin pulls Dupri into guard.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Dupri is working away.
Dupri won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Aubrey Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dupri is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin wants to stand but Dupri has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Martin is trying to control. Dupri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martin trying to control the pace.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Dupri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aubrey Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Martin!
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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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