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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aengus Americium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrit Gadolinium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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193 cm
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202 lbs
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197 cm
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 St Petersburg, Aengus Americium! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerrit Gadolinium! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Americium tries to clinch but Gadolinium is having none of it. Americium shoots for a double leg takedown but Gadolinium sprawls well. He's pushed Americium's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Americium shoots in and drives through. Gadolinium sprawls well. Americium drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Americium passes Gadolinium's left leg - he's now in half guard. Americium wants to take a breather but Gadolinium is having none of it. Gadolinium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Americium. Gadolinium is trying to get back to full guard. Americium performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Americium wants to pass the guard but Gadolinium is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Americium is keen to just control but Gadolinium is a slippery customer. Gadolinium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gadolinium wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Americium takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Americium is breathing heavily. Americium will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus Americium. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gadolinium gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Americium counters with a single leg into guard. Gadolinium didn't expect that. Gadolinium wants to stand and escape but Americium is having none of it. Gadolinium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Americium. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gadolinium looking for a sweep. Not yet Gadolinium, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Americium has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gadolinium is proving hard to escape from. Americium tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadolinium is retaining full guard. Americium preventing the sweep. Gadolinium wants to stand but Americium is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Americium passes into half guard. Americium wants to pass to mount but Gadolinium is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Horrible takedown by Americium or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadolinium which made him look bad. Gadolinium has his takedown stuffed and Americium counters with a takedown into side control. Gadolinium trying to remain calm as Americium controls from the top position. Gadolinium takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Americium decides to stand back up. Americium steps back and let's Gadolinium get back to his feet. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Americium, right into the meat.
Americium shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gadolinium's guard. Americium postures up in Gadolinium's guard and throws a big left but Gadolinium blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Americium is looking to work some ground and pound but Gadolinium has wrist control. Gadolinium has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Americium is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gadolinium. Gadolinium is being controlled here. Americium has knee on belly and moves into mount. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Americium looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gadolinium blocking the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aengus Americium dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gadolinium moves out of range as Americium throws a body kick.
Gadolinium shoots and misses and Americium counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gadolinium can't keep his opponent in guard - Americium advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gadolinium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Americium is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Americium takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Americium lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Americium stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Gadolinium gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Americium wants to control from the top but Gadolinium keeps moving. Americium is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gadolinium working a defensive guard here.
Americium gets to his feet. Gadolinium looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gadolinium shoots and misses and Americium counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gadolinium's guard now. Gadolinium wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Americium is stalling in the full guard. Americium passes Gadolinium's left leg - he's now in half guard. Americium is looking to take a break and control but Gadolinium is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Americium with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aengus Americium. Gadolinium tries to clinch and Americium counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Americium looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Americium is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gadolinium! Gadolinium tries to control the position but Americium now has his back.
Americium is looking for the choke from the back position but Gadolinium is controlling his hands well. Americium patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gadolinium tries to roll but Americium sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Even with his hooks in, Americium manages to miss with strikes from the back. Americium scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aengus Americium dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gadolinium scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Americium closes the distance and pushes Gadolinium back into the cage. Gadolinium tries to circle away but Americium has him pinned against the cage. Americium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Americium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gadolinium can do to turn this around? Americium rushes Gadolinium and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Americium stalling against the cage.
Gadolinium tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Americium just stands there and leans against the cage. Gadolinium tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gadolinium fails to pull guard.
Aengus Americium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerrit Gadolinium. Gadolinium tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Americium smiles and moves away.
Americium drives through with a takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Americium slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gadolinium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gadolinium is working an open guard so Americium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Americium closes the distance and clinches. Gadolinium is trying to break the clinch but Americium is controlling him. Americium throws a knee to the head but misses.
Americium tries to pull guard but Gadolinium won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gadolinium jumps guard but Americium stands there with Gadolinium around his waist. Gadolinium gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Americium is trying to break the clinch but Gadolinium is controlling him. Americium prevents the takedown attempt.
Americium has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gadolinium clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Americium missing with punches from the back. Americium punches the canvas rather than the man. Americium tries to keep control of the position but Gadolinium is staying busy. Americium not allowing Gadolinium to control his hands. Gadolinium holding both Americium 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gadolinium looking very determined here, making life difficult for Americium.
Gadolinium wants to get back to his feet. Americium gets his hands free as Gadolinium looks to control. Americium really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gadolinium.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gadolinium just trying to survive but Americium is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Americium biding his time, controlling Gadolinium. Americium trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Americium lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gadolinium hold on?!
And that's the end of the fight! Aengus Americium showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Americium, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aengus Americium!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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