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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JP Flaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sawyer (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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151 lbs
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175 cm
25
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JP Flaim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaim circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flaim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Flaim circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Flaim.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer is looking to clinch.
Flaim shoots for a takedown but Sawyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim moves out of range.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Flaim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flaim dives in and grabs Sawyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes down on Flaim's head and hops out.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flaim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tommy Sawyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Flaim circles away.
Flaim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Flaim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim moves out of range.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Flaim pushes him off.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch up.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Flaim dives in and grabs Sawyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes down on Flaim's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Flaim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawyer is looking to clinch but Flaim is avoiding it.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Flaim circles away and keeps his distance.
Flaim keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Flaim 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.
Flaim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sawyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flaim, into his guard.
Sawyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flaim dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flaim looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flaim stops Sawyer from standing up.
Flaim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sawyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flaim has Sawyer in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Flaim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flaim dives in and grabs Sawyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes down on Flaim's head and hops out.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
Flaim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sawyer as he avoids it easily.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Flaim pushes him off.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Flaim pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flaim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Sawyer tries to clinch up.
Flaim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sawyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Flaim.
Flaim is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaim is working for a submission of some sort.
Flaim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flaim trying to pass the guard but Sawyer defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaim is looking for a kimura here.
Flaim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sawyer makes his way to full guard, as Flaim worked for a kimura.
Flaim has gone for a leg lock! Sawyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flaim's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Sawyer postures up in Flaim's guard and throws a big left but Flaim blocks it.
Sawyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Flaim is retaining full guard.
Sawyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flaim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flaim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flaim!
Sawyer tries to escape but Flaim is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sawyer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flaim.
Flaim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flaim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Flaim dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Flaim circles away and keeps his distance.
Flaim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flaim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sawyer is trying to defend but Flaim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flaim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flaim.
Flaim misses with a head shot. Sawyer uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flaim wants to pass the guard but Sawyer is keeping the position.
Flaim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sawyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sawyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sawyer!
Sawyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flaim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sawyer.
Sawyer tries for a kimura but Flaim is defending well.
Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Flaim is defending well.
Sawyer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries for a kimura but Flaim is defending well.
Sawyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flaim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sawyer's guard! Nice work there by Flaim!
Sawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flaim pushes down on Sawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flaim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tommy Sawyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sawyer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flaim is trying to work for a kimura but Sawyer is defending well.
Flaim stops Sawyer from getting back to his feet.
Flaim is working for a kimura but Sawyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sawyer pushes Flaim off looking to stand but Flaim dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
JP Flaim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flaim, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Flaim!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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