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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hopewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erin Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Hopewell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erin Melcher's chin.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brian Hopewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erin Melcher!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopewell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hopewell is trying to control the action in half guard but Melcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopewell seems to be looking for submissions.
Melcher is looking for a sweep. Hopewell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopewell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopewell seems to be looking for submissions.
Melcher is looking for a sweep. Hopewell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopewell is controlling the pace.
Melcher wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Melcher gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell is looking for a sweep.
Melcher tries to move to mount but Hopewell blocks the move with his legs.
Hopewell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopewell tries to pass to full mount but Melcher defends it.
Melcher manages to get to full guard.
Melcher has control of Hopewell's left arm, preventing Hopewell from doing any damage.
Hopewell won't allow Melcher to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melcher keeping full guard, as Hopewell tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melcher keeping moving, preventing Hopewell from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopewell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Melcher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melcher wants to stand but Hopewell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Melcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopewell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopewell holds on and takes a little breather.
Hopewell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melcher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopewell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melcher has Hopewell in his guard.
Hopewell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Melcher looks gassed!
Hopewell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Melcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopewell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melcher pushes Hopewell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopewell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Melcher tries to bench press Hopewell off him but Hopewell keeps the position.
Melcher struggling a bit here.
Melcher is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopewell with a poor takedown
and Melcher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hopewell!
Hopewell can't escape the position.
Melcher wants to control the pace but Hopewell is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopewell tries to hold on but Melcher postures up.
Hopewell is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Melcher 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.
Hopewell has his takedown stuffed
and Melcher counters with a shoot takedown. Hopewell fights it but they end up in guard.
Melcher throwing strikes from guard but Hopewell blocks nicely.
Hopewell controls Melcher momentarily but Melcher frees himself.
Melcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melcher trying to control but Hopewell is working from the bottom.
Melcher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hopewell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hopewell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hopewell!
Hopewell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell scores with a punch to the head.
Melcher scores with a takedown into Hopewell's guard.
Hopewell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopewell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopewell holds on and takes a little breather.
Melcher won't allow Hopewell to sweep him here.
Hopewell keeping moving, preventing Melcher from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopewell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melcher is aware though and is defending well.
Melcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melcher trying to control but Hopewell is working from the bottom.
Hopewell is pulling down on Melcher's head to control his posture.
Hopewell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopewell managing to control the position.
Melcher looking to sit in guard and control but Hopewell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopewell trying to control but Melcher is working from the bottom.
Melcher 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.
Melcher trying to keep a closed guard but Hopewell is proving a slippery customer.
Hopewell preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopewell tries for a takedown but Melcher circles away easily
and Melcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melcher.
Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopewell is on top in guard.
Hopewell drops back looking for a leg! Melcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melcher manages to kick Hopewell off! Hopewell jumps back into Melcher's guard.
Melcher has control of Hopewell's left arm, preventing Hopewell from doing any damage.
Melcher throws a couple of heel strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Melcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Melcher shoots in for a takedown but Hopewell shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Hopewell. No joy for Melcher on that attempt.
Melcher fails to land the takedown.
Brian Hopewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erin Melcher.
Hopewell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Melcher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hopewell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopewell.
Hopewell wants to sweep but no luck.
Melcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell keeping moving, preventing Melcher from controlling successfully.
Melcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopewell pushes a forearm under Melcher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Melcher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Hopewell!
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hype
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