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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xxtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MMA has chosen Im Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 cm
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235 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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200 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Long! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xxtreme MMA! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long misses with the combination.
MMA lands a nice looking body shot.
MMA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with a straight right hand. MMA misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MMA sees it coming and avoids it easily. MMA lands a glancing blow to the side of Long's head. Long scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. MMA misses with a series of wild punches.
MMA throws a leg kick and Long counters with a nice leg kick. MMA digs a good hook to Long's body.
MMA misses with an uppercut. Long saw that one coming. MMA falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MMA thinking. Long looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Long lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Long.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from MMA misses and Long counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Long. MMA utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Long slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Long drops back looking for a leg! MMA is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MMA manages to kick Long off! Long jumps back into MMA's guard. Long looking to control the position here, rather than advance. MMA trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MMA keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully. MMA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. MMA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Long is one step ahead there. Long throwing strikes but missing. Long being controlled here momentarily. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. MMA is trying to keep Long in close.
Xxtreme MMA has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Long throws a leg kick but MMA moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MMA tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Long works over MMA's head and body with a nice combination. Long loads up on a big right hand but MMA slips the punch. MMA misses the shot to the body. Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and MMA counters with a straight right hand. Long throws a right hand that MMA ducks under and follows up with a left that MMA also avoids with ease. That kick from Long tenderised MMA's leg. MMA is trying to keep his angry face on. MMA misses the body punch and Long counters with a two punch combo. MMA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from MMA. Long scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Long smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MMA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long connects with a single shot there. MMA is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Long rather than just go for the knockout. A head kick by MMA misses and Long decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MMA's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Long works over MMA with some ground and pound from guard. Long advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Long thows a huge punch but MMA dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Long lands a nice short elbow. MMA is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Long thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MMA's head. Long prevents MMA from improving his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Long is stalling here. MMA is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Long seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MMA has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Long managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MMA.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Long dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands. MMA throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Long takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Long throws a right and a left that both miss. MMA ducks under a wild hook from Long. Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Long throws a quick inside leg kick. Long throws a good cross that connects.
MMA dips down and scores with a jab to the body. MMA walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Long checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Long misses with a two punch combination.
Long works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. MMA keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MMA scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Long misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. MMA throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Long's head. A low kick from MMA is predictable there and Long counters with a left and a right that stings MMA. MMA throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. MMA throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Miles Long is winning the standup battle so far. Long is looking to slow MMA down with leg kicks. Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MMA slips under a jab. A combination from MMA does no damage. MMA with a body punch. A glancing blow. MMA scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Long.
Long steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MMA. Miles Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Long fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MMA has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Long feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MMA's calf. Long avoids the head kick by MMA.
MMA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Long counters with a series of strikes. MMA will be more careful next time no doubt. Long swinging wildly here.
Long throws a jab when MMA was well out of range. Long checks a low kick from MMA. MMA misses with a wild combination.
MMA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xxtreme MMA is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Long works over MMA's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MMA defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand. Long connects with an inside leg kick. Long has a takedown stuffed. Long looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. MMA throws out a loose jab but Long uses good head movement to avoid it. Long throws a wild body kick that MMA sees coming a mile off. MMA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MMA moves away. Long misses with a double jab.
Xxtreme MMA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MMA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with a three punch combo that has MMA backing up. MMA nods at Long to acknowledge the strikes. MMA misses with a hook to the body
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. MMA throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MMA will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Long throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Long shoots in for a takedown but MMA shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Long blocks a low kick nicely. MMA attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. MMA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it. MMA lands a jab-cross combination. MMA misses with a kick to the body and Long counters with a stiff right hand. MMA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MMA lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. MMA throws a leg kick but Long sees it coming and moves out of range. Long looks to land a combination but MMA avoids it well. MMA misses with a double jab
and Long counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MMA thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miles Long will probably get the nod. 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!
MMA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MMA swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
MMA has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Long digs a good hook to MMA's body.
Long misses with a straight left. Long uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MMA. MMA misses with a series of wild punches.
MMA motions for Long to come forward. MMA throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Long throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MMA was covering up waiting for the punch and Long finishes the takedown easily into guard. Long makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Long throwing strikes but missing. Long scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Long postures up and lands a big shot to MMA's brow. Long has gone for a leg lock! MMA slips out almost immediately though and dives into Long's guard. Long trying to keep a closed guard but MMA is proving a slippery customer.
Long has his foot on MMA's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MMA works his way back into a safe position though. Long is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. MMA got a little sloppy there for a moment and Long has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MMA has managed to get both his arms back between Long's legs - danger averted. Long is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xxtreme MMA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Long is looking for a triangle here but MMA uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. MMA throwing strikes but Long manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Long swings around for an armbar but MMA sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Long's guard. MMA avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. MMA wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving. Long has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MMA 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 Long.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MMA has knee on belly and moves into mount. Long is desperately trying to improve his position but MMA has a good base and remains in mount. Miles Long overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. MMA controlling the position easily from mount. MMA with shots to the head and body - Long looks very uncomfortable down there. Miles Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MMA tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Long is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MMA cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Long tries to lock up and control but MMA gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Long bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Long trying to control the position from guard on top but MMA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. MMA 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.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miles Long. Well Long 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Long!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
64% |
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