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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Dysprosium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Libre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damon Dysprosium! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nacho Libre! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dysprosium displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Libre. Dysprosium fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dysprosium shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Libre sprawls well. Libre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dysprosium gets slowly back to his feet. Decent striking displayed by Libre there. Libre looks to land a combination but Dysprosium avoids it well. Libre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dysprosium counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Libre closes the distance and clinches up with Dysprosium, looking for a takedown. Libre pushes Dysprosium against the cage but Dysprosium circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Damon Dysprosium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Libre. Libre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Damon Dysprosium has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Libre throws a sloppy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Libre looks gassed! Dysprosium prevents Libre from improving his position. Dysprosium trying to control from half guard but Libre is working away. Dysprosium stands up and beckons Libre to join him on the feet. Libre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dysprosium quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dysprosium gets back to full guard.
Dysprosium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Libre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dysprosium dives on top into guard. Dysprosium throws a big right hand that misses. Libre keeping full guard, as Dysprosium tries to pass. Dysprosium will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Libre throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dysprosium postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Libre holds on and takes a little breather. Libre is trying to control the position but Dysprosium postures up.
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. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nacho Libre hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Libre misses with a head kick.
Libre with a poor takedown and Dysprosium counters with a lovely shot to the body. Libre wants to clinch but Dysprosium slips to the side and Dysprosium counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Dysprosium manages to break the clinch.
Libre throws a lazy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dysprosium drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dysprosium decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Dysprosium lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dysprosium darts in and clinches Libre up against the cage. Knees to the body from Dysprosium.
Libre tries a knee to the head but Dysprosium blocks it.
Libre tries to land a knee to the head but Dysprosium blocks with his arms.
Dysprosium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Libre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dysprosium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dysprosium lands a damaging elbow. Dysprosium tries to break free but Libre pushes him back against the cage. Dysprosium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dysprosium lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Libre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Libre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dysprosium moves into the clinch. Dysprosium is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Libre fails to pull guard.
Dysprosium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dysprosium lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Libre with a lazy takedown attempt and Dysprosium counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Libre has a closed guard, preventing Dysprosium from standing up. Dysprosium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Libre is keeping the position for now. Libre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dysprosium has picked Libre up and slammed him! Libre can't keep hold of the triangle and Dysprosium manages to pass to side control! Dysprosium wants to control but Libre is keeping him busy. Libre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dysprosium's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Libre won't allow Dysprosium to pass to mount. Dysprosium decides to stand and escape the position. Libre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dysprosium shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dysprosium showed some decent athleticism there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Libre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dysprosium missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Libre trying to control from the bottom.
Libre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dysprosium is staying active. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Dysprosium dominated that round. The cut man is working on Damon Dysprosium's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dysprosium clinches with his opponent.
Libre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dysprosium gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dysprosium misses with a knee to the head. Libre tries to land a knee to the head but Dysprosium blocks with his arms.
Libre jumps guard but Dysprosium stands there with Libre around his waist. Libre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Libre looking for a takedown. Damon Dysprosium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho Libre. Dysprosium prevents the takedown attempt.
Dysprosium misses with a knee to the head. Dysprosium fails to pull guard.
Dysprosium has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Libre tries to score a body lock takedown but Dysprosium shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Libre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dysprosium is trying to break the clinch but Libre has him pressed against the cage. Dysprosium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damon Dysprosium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Libre is defended easily by Dysprosium. Libre is breathing heavily. Dysprosium clinches up with Libre and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dysprosium is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dysprosium is trying to break the clinch but Libre is controlling him. Dysprosium has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Libre fails to pull guard.
Libre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dysprosium has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Libre has Dysprosium pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dysprosium manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Libre tries for a takedown but Dysprosium manages to get underhooks.
Dysprosium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dysprosium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Libre throws a lazy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Libre won't allow Dysprosium to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dysprosium is trying to control the action in half guard but Libre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dysprosium is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Libre is not content to let Dysprosium control the position. Libre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Libre working a defensive guard here.
Libre wants to sweep here but Dysprosium controlling him for the moment. Dysprosium wants to stand but Libre has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Libre kicks Dysprosium off and gets to his feet. Libre throws a lazy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a lovely shot to the body. Libre shoots in for a double leg but Dysprosium sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dysprosium rushes Libre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Libre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dysprosium prevents it.
Dysprosium manages to break the clinch.
Libre tries to clinch up and Libre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Libre throws a sloppy head kick and Dysprosium counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dysprosium. Dysprosium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Libre throws a lazy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a series of strikes. Libre will be more careful next time no doubt. Dysprosium lands a head kick. Libre smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Dysprosium closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Libre pushes Dysprosium away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dysprosium gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Libre is looking for a sweep. Dysprosium working away. Libre tries to buck Dysprosium off but Dysprosium is having none of it. Dysprosium working away. Dysprosium stands up. Libre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Libre tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dysprosium counters with an outside leg kick.
Dysprosium ducks under a wild hook from Libre. Libre tries to clinch up and Dysprosium moves into the clinch. Libre keeps control of Dysprosium as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Libre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dysprosium shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libre as he avoids it easily. A head kick by Libre misses and Dysprosium counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Libre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Libre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dysprosium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dysprosium avoids the head kick by Libre.
Dysprosium lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Dysprosium dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Damon Dysprosium's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dysprosium darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Libre is trying to stand back up but Dysprosium is controlling him
Libre is trying to maintain the position but Dysprosium is very close to passing his half guard. Libre regains full guard. Nicely done. Libre is working an open guard so Dysprosium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Dysprosium bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Libre's head backwards. Libre throws a head kick that misses. Dysprosium shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dysprosium showed some decent athleticism there. Dysprosium prevents Libre from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dysprosium working Libre over with strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Libre flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Libre wants to control but Dysprosium is keeping busy.
Dysprosium is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Libre is looking to control Dysprosium's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Libre avoid being mounted? Libre regains full guard. Nicely done. Dysprosium would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Libre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dysprosium wants to pass the guard but Libre is keeping the position.
That's two 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. Libre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Libre is on top in guard.
Dysprosium wants to stand up but Libre is controlling him. Libre trying to control the position from guard on top but Dysprosium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nacho Libre was stalling too much, according to the referee. Libre throws a head kick but Dysprosium moves out of range.
Libre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nice jab there from Dysprosium. Dysprosium swats away the attempt to clinch by Libre. Dysprosium tries to clinch but Libre moves out of range. Libre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nacho Libre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Libre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dysprosium. Dysprosium is looking to clinch. Dysprosium lands a nice shot to the body.
Dysprosium moves in looking to clinch but Libre pushes him off. Libre throws a lazy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dysprosium closes the distance and clinches. Dysprosium's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dysprosium feints and as Libre raises his hands in defense, Dysprosium changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Libre is working an open guard so Dysprosium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Libre tries a head kick but it misses.
Dysprosium scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dysprosium tries to clinch there but Libre circles away.
Damon Dysprosium is winning the standup battle so far. Libre throws a lazy head kick and Dysprosium counters with a single leg into guard. Libre didn't expect that. Libre is looking to stand up but Dysprosium isn't so interested in that idea. Dysprosium tries to stand but Libre is controlling from the bottom. Libre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dysprosium gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dysprosium content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Damon Dysprosium showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dysprosium 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Dysprosium!
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RATING
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