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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jude Ilao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jude Ilao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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191 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jude Ilao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stephenson! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Ilao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Stephenson does no damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Stephenson. Stephenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ilao is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilao avoid being mounted? Stephenson decides to return to a standing position. A punch combination from Stephenson misses. Stephenson throws a series of punches but Ilao avoids them all with ease. Ilao slips a jab and a cross from Stephenson.
Ilao fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ilao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stephenson darts in and clinches Ilao up against the cage. Stephenson working hard to break the clinch. Stephenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilao has double underhooks. Stephenson is trying to push Ilao away but Ilao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Stephenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilao has him pressed against the cage. Stephenson breaks from the clinch.
Stephenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stephenson tries to bum rush Ilao with a series of wild strikes but Ilao uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stephenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ilao dodges the punch combination from Stephenson.
Ilao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Ilao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ilao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ilao rushes Stephenson and presses him up against the cage. Stephenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilao has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ilao controlling the action here for a moment.
Ilao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stephenson prevents it.
Ilao can't find room to land a body shot as Stephenson controls the action.
Ilao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ilao prevents Stephenson from breaking the clinch. Ilao pushes off an throws an elbow but Stephenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Stephenson tries to break free but Ilao pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ilao missing with knees to the body.
Ilao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephenson walks away with a smile on his face. Ilao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Stephenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Stephenson stands up and beckons Ilao to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Stephenson. No joy for Ilao on that attempt. Stephenson throws a series of punches but Ilao moves out of range. Stephenson throws a nice looking combination but Ilao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A left and a right from Stephenson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jude Ilao has been cut. Stephenson stuffs the takedown. Ilao is breathing heavily. Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Stephenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson throws a nice looking combination but Ilao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stephenson stalks Ilao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ilao's face. Ilao staggers backwards, shaken. Stephenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ilao counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stephenson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ilao wants to control but Stephenson is keeping him busy. Stephenson tries to escape but Ilao is in control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ilao in side control, throwing shots but Stephenson defends. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stephenson wants to get back to his feet but Ilao drags him back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stephenson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jude Ilao's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ilao. Ilao looking to control but instead Stephenson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Ilao trying to control from half guard but Stephenson is working away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ilao with the ground and pound but Stephenson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ilao trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ilao is looking to advance position but Stephenson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Stephenson looking to control and managing it successfully. Ilao wants to control but Stephenson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stephenson looking to control and managing it successfully. Stephenson stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stephenson lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Stephenson throws a right and a left that both miss. Ilao shoots in for a double leg but Stephenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Danga de danga de dang - Stephenson scores with a four punch combination! Stephenson throws a series of punches but Ilao avoids them all with ease. Stephenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A right-left combo lands from Stephenson. No joy there for Stephenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson is working the combinations to good effect here. Stephenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilao circles away quickly and effectively. Stephenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Ilao with that takedown attempt. Stephenson misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephenson. Stephenson stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stephenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stephenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Left hook, right uppercut from Stephenson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Stephenson misses with a double jab.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Well, if Stephenson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stephenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jude Ilao's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice combination there by Stephenson.
Stephenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stephenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson lands a two punch combo.
Stephenson scores with a one two! Ilao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Stephenson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ilao eats them both and turns towards Stephenson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Ilao dives in and grabs Stephenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephenson pushes down on Ilao's head and hops out. Stephenson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ilao eats them both and turns towards Stephenson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Stephenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ilao trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stephenson escapes and gets back to his feet. Stephenson stalks Ilao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ilao's face. Ilao staggers backwards, shaken. Ilao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stephenson works over Ilao's head and body with a nice combination. Jude Ilao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stephenson scores with a takedown into Ilao's guard. Stephenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ilao trying to control the position.
Stephenson stands up from Ilao's guard - Stephenson perhaps looking for a knockout. George Stephenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stephenson misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Stephenson scores with a four punch combination! Stephenson moves into the clinch. Ilao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stephenson is keeping busy. Ilao tries to pull guard but Stephenson won't allow it.
Stephenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. George Stephenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stephenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stephenson 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. Jude Ilao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stephenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Stephenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight! George Stephenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stephenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Stephenson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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