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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sham Wow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). New York Strangler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sham Wow's chin.
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170 cm
26
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
28
167 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sham Wow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Strangler! Strangler regains half guard. Strangler moves into full guard.
Strangler keeping full guard, as Wow tries to pass. Strangler strikes from his own guard. Wow postures up in Strangler's guard and throws a big left but Strangler blocks it. Wow wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position. Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Strangler trying to control the position.
Wow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Strangler working for a triangle but Wow defends it easily.
Strangler throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wow with a flurry of punches that miss. Wow stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler. Strangler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strangler trying to control but he's not successful this time. Strangler wants to finish this one by submission but Wow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strangler. Wow is bucking up trying to escape but Strangler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wow is looking to improve his position but Strangler isn't that keen on the idea. Strangler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strangler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. A nice elbow there by Strangler. Strangler breaks from Wow's wrist control and lands an elbow. Strangler content just to control the position here. Strangler throwing strikes here but Wow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strangler on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strangler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wow is on top in guard.
Wow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wow is one step ahead there. Wow trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom. Strangler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wow! Strangler is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Strangler throws a right and a left that Wow avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strangler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wow counters with a takedown into side control. Wow throws an elbow but Strangler slips to the side and avoids it well. Wow lands a few punches from side control. Strangler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Wow tries to pass to full mount but Strangler defends it. The fighters are battling for position here. Strangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Strangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wow manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Strangler jabs at Wow's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strangler with a lazy takedown attempt and Wow counters with a nice double leg into guard. New York Strangler has got the better of the ground game so far. Strangler striking off his back but it's not causing Wow any problems. Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet. Wow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Strangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wow postures up in Strangler's guard and throws a big left but Strangler blocks it. Wow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Strangler has his foot on Wow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wow works his way back into a safe position though. Wow scoring with some ground and pound. Strangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Strangler looking for a guillotine here but Wow defends easily.
Strangler tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Strangler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wow looking to pass the guard. Strangler working for a triangle but Wow defends it easily.
Strangler is breathing heavily. Strangler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Strangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Strangler trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Strangler has momentary wrist control but Wow slips an elbow through the middle. Strangler trying to control the position.
Wow stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler. Wow throwing strikes from guard but Strangler blocks nicely. Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strangler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Strangler is tightening it up a little... Wow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wow taps out! nice BJJ there by Strangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). New York Strangler!
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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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