|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amber comes into the arena with yes blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
170 cm
28
160 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
|
192 cm
24
167 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
| |
|
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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Amber! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flynn closes the distance and clinches. Amber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flynn uses from the top position. Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Amber wants to stand and escape but Flynn is having none of it. Amber pushes Flynn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Flynn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Flynn moves out of range as Amber strikes. Amber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flynn! Flynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Amber has a good base and remains in mount. Flynn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amber tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Flynn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Amber prevents Flynn from getting the reversal. Amber punishing his opponent with strikes. Amber lands a big shot there that rocks Flynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Amber landing strikes from the mount and Flynn is in trouble! Flynn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Amber trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom. Flynn tries to kick Amber off but Amber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Amber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Amber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flynn is just riding it out for now. Amber eventually gives up the hold. Amber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Flynn is in trouble now - Amber has advanced to mount! Flynn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Amber is working for a guillotine from mount but Flynn frees his head quite easily.
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. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Amber landing strikes, looking to finish! Flynn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Amber landing shots from mount. Amber moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flynn has worked his arm free - good work by Flynn!
Amber misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Amber landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amber trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom. Amber swings around for an armbar but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amber's guard. Amber wants to sweep but no luck. Flynn with a nice head shot there. Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Flynn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flynn, into his guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Amber throwing strikes but missing. Amber scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Amber won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amber lands a couple of elbows. Amber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Amber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Amber trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Amber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Amber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Amber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Flynn wants to sweep here but Amber controlling him for the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Flynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amber is controlling him. Amber scoring with punches to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Amber dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Amber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Amber misses with a body shot.
Amber tries for a takedown but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Amber sizes up Flynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amber scores with a punch to the head. Amber scores with a one two! Flynn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Amber shoots in. Amber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn. Flynn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Amber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Amber shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amber keeps the fight on the outside. Flynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Flynn drives through and clinches with Amber against the cage.
Amber is trying to break free. Amber ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amber no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Flynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Flynn has gone for a leg lock! Amber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flynn's guard. Flynn wants to stand up but Amber is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amber scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amber is pushing down on Flynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Amber has managed to sneak the leg through. Flynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Amber scoring with punches to the head and body. Amber scoring with punches to the head and body. Amber wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving. Flynn is looking to stand up but Amber isn't so interested in that idea. Flynn is breathing heavily. Amber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flynn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amber has Flynn in his guard. Amber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flynn is controlling him. Amber is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Amber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Amber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flynn passes into half guard. Amber is defending against the submission attempts here by Flynn.
Flynn scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Flynn working the head and body with strikes. Flynn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are battling for position here. Amber manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amber is keeping the position for now. Amber has his feet on Flynn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Flynn throws a looping overhand right but Amber ducks down to avoid it. Amber misses with a double jab
letting Flynn counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amber throws a series of strikes that have Flynn backpedaling.
Flynn wants to clinch. Amber has a takedown stuffed. Amber misses with a wild body shot. Flynn wants to clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amber, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amber. Flynn does a little dance to reset his feet. Flynn moves forwards but Amber connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mr Amber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Amber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Flynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Amber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Amber is trying to control the action in half guard but Flynn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Amber dominated that second round. That's time! Amber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Amber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flynn's waist but Flynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amber off to one side. Amber lands a glancing blow to the side of Flynn's head. Amber has his takedown stuffed and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control. Flynn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flynn's guard! Nice work there by Amber! Amber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Flynn wants to stand but Amber is controlling the position. Amber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Amber trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom. Amber wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position. Flynn keeping moving, preventing Amber from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flynn wants to get back to his feet but Amber is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Amber throws and elbow that misses. Flynn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amber's guard. Nice move by Flynn! Flynn throwing strikes from guard but Amber blocks nicely. Flynn preventing the sweep. Amber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Amber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Flynn working some strikes from top position. Flynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Amber wants to get back to his feet but Flynn is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Amber pushes Flynn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mr Amber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Amber dives in and grabs Flynn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes down on Amber's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amber looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well. Sloppy strikes from Amber. Those never looked like landing. Amber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flynn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Amber's corner calls for a 1-2. Amber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Amber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
Amber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away. Excellent takedown into side control there by Amber. Amber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flynn down.
Flynn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Flynn is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Amber seems to be looking for submissions.
Flynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amber. Amber wants to advance to full mount but Flynn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Flynn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amber is controlling him. Amber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now. Amber thows a big elbow that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flynn is on top in guard.
Mr Amber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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. Amber wants to stand up but Flynn is controlling him. Flynn being controlled here momentarily. Flynn prevents Amber from getting back to his feet. Amber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Amber controls Flynn momentarily but Flynn frees himself. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Flynn throwing strikes but missing. Amber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Robb Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Flynn drops back looking for a leg! Amber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amber manages to kick Flynn off! Flynn jumps back into Amber's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Robb Flynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Amber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Amber!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|