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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Abieezer (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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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baboon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abieezer is looking for a triangle here but Baboon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baboon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abieezer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baboon tries to pass to full mount but Abieezer defends it.
Abieezer actively working from the bottom here.
Abieezer trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abieezer to regain full guard.
Abieezer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baboon defends it easily.
Baboon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abieezer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baboon defends well.
Abieezer is looking for a triangle but Baboon pushes his legs off easily.
Baboon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baboon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baboon trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baboon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abieezer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baboon, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baboon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abieezer manages to get himself to full guard.
Baboon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abieezer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baboon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abieezer has his foot on Baboon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baboon works his way back into a safe position though.
Baboon looking to pass the guard.
Abieezer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abieezer looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baboon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baboon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Abieezer working a defensive guard but Baboon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Baboon tries to advance to mount but Abieezer denies him.
Abieezer is looking to reverse the position.
Baboon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abieezer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abieezer is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abieezer prevents Baboon from moving into mount.
Baboon working away.
Baboon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abieezer is looking to regain half guard here but Baboon keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Abieezer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abieezer prevents Baboon from improving position.
Baboon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Baboon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abieezer misses with a takedown
and Baboon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baboon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baboon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abieezer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baboon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abieezer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abieezer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abieezer!
Baboon is looking for a sweep.
Abieezer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baboon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon is looking for a sweep.
Baboon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abieezer tries to get to full guard but Baboon has control of the leg.
Abieezer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baboon wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Baboon is pushing down on Abieezer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abieezer is fighting to maintain full guard but Baboon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abieezer trying to hold on to Baboon's head to control him but Baboon postures up.
Baboon is trying to work for a kimura but Abieezer is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baboon preventing the sweep.
Abieezer has his foot on Baboon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baboon works his way back into a safe position though.
Abieezer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baboon defends it easily.
Baboon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baboon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baboon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baboon tries for a kimura but Abieezer is defending well.
Baboon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abieezer, who protects the arm well.
Abieezer is looking for a sweep.
Abieezer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abieezer is defending against the submission attempts here by Baboon.
Baboon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four 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.
Baboon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baboon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abieezer sees it coming and defends easily.
Abieezer actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Baboon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Abieezer misses with a takedown
and Baboon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abieezer's guard now.
Baboon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baboon drops back looking for a leg! Abieezer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abieezer manages to kick Baboon off! Baboon jumps back into Abieezer's guard.
Baboon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baboon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abieezer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abieezer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baboon defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baboon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baboon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abieezer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abieezer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baboon defends it easily.
Baboon passes Abieezer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baboon wants to take a breather but Abieezer is having none of it.
Baboon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gideon Abieezer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Baboon is working for a kimura but Abieezer is defending it quite comfortably.
Abieezer tries to get to full guard but Baboon has control of the leg.
Abieezer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Baboon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Baboon working for a guillotine from mount but Abieezer is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baboon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baboon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Abieezer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baboon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Baboon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baboon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abieezer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baboon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abieezer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abieezer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Abieezer punching from the bottom.
Baboon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abieezer is just riding it out for now. Baboon eventually gives up the hold.
Baboon is looking for a kimura but Abieezer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baboon to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Baboon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baboon 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boon Baboon!
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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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