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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darius Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes into the arena with Still Ballin blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darius Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons scores with a takedown into Saukko's guard.
Saukko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Timmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saukko wants to get back to his feet but Timmons passes into half guard.
Timmons stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons shoots in but Saukko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Timmons moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timmons is defended easily by Saukko.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmons.
Timmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saukko ducks right into an uppercut from Timmons.
Timmons closes the distance and pushes Saukko back into the cage.
Saukko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Timmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saukko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Timmons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saukko uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko being controlled here momentarily.
Timmons wants to improve his position but instead Saukko has moved into half guard.
Timmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saukko's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Timmons 's hooks.
Timmons moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saukko has worked his arm free - good work by Saukko!
Saukko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Timmons stands up.
A punch combination from Saukko misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmons shoots in and drives through. Saukko sprawls well.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timmons tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Timmons 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.
Saukko tries to bum rush Timmons with a series of wild strikes but Timmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmons slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Timmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmons moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Saukko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saukko gets underhooks to prevent Timmons's takedown attempt.
Saukko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saukko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Timmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saukko up against the cage.
Saukko manages to break the clinch.
Saukko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darius Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Saukko misses.
Timmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saukko.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Timmons counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Timmons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Timmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmons is really struggling to control Saukko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Timmons is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Timmons seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is trying to stand up here but Timmons is controlling him well.
Timmons trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to take a breather but Saukko is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Timmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Saukko tries to sprawl out of it but Timmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmons counters with a shoot takedown. Saukko fights it but they end up in guard.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
Timmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Timmons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons is taking a breather. Saukko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Timmons dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Saukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmons.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmons scores with a kick to the body.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timmons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timmons.
Timmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.
Timmons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmons won't allow Saukko to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Timmons lands with a punch from half guard.
Saukko is trying to stand.
Timmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saukko's head.
Timmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saukko defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Timmons seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to take a breather but Saukko is having none of it.
Saukko is trying to stand.
Timmons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saukko defends it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Timmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saukko's waist but Saukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timmons off to one side.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
so Timmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Timmons wants to pass the guard but Saukko is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saukko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saukko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saukko!
Timmons tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Timmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmons, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Timmons!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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