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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and United States Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 cm
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260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Ilong Ranger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, United States Wrecking Machine! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wrecking Machine tries for a takedown but Ranger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ranger slips a jab and a cross from Wrecking Machine.
Wrecking Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrecking Machine lands in his opponent's guard. Ranger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Wrecking Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wrecking Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ranger's head. Wrecking Machine trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom. Ranger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wrecking Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrecking Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wrecking Machine trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom. Ranger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrecking Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrecking Machine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ranger defends well. Wrecking Machine trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine wants to improve his position but instead Ranger has moved into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrecking Machine can do anything to dispel that myth. Wrecking Machine trying to hold on to Ranger's head to control him but Ranger postures up.
Ranger is trying to control. Wrecking Machine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wrecking Machine is trying to stand.
Wrecking Machine is trying to control but Ranger manages to pass to mount!
Ranger trying to control but Wrecking Machine is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wrecking Machine tries to control the position but Ranger now has his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Will Ranger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wrecking Machine is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Wrecking Machine is in bad spot here.
Wrecking Machine trying to control but not successfully. Wrecking Machine breaks Ranger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wrecking Machine drops back looking for a leg! Ranger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ranger manages to kick Wrecking Machine off! Wrecking Machine jumps back into Ranger's guard. Ranger wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ranger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wrecking Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ranger kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
United States Wrecking Machine dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wrecking Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ranger avoids it really well and circles away. Wrecking Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ranger avoids it really well and circles away. Wrecking Machine throws a right hand that Ranger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ranger also avoids with ease. Nice sprawl there from Ranger as Wrecking Machine shoots in. Ilong Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of United States Wrecking Machine. No luck for Ranger with that takedown attempt. Ranger shoots in and drives through. Wrecking Machine sprawls well. Wrecking Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wrecking Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ilong Ranger has been cut. Wrecking Machine fails with the takedown. Wrecking Machine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ranger back to the cage. Wrecking Machine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrecking Machine fails with a takedown attempt. Wrecking Machine is breathing heavily. Ranger wants to clinch. Ranger tries to clinch but fails miserably and Wrecking Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Ranger fights it but they end up in guard. Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ranger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ranger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Machine controlling him for the moment. Ranger keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Machine from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ranger has his foot on Wrecking Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrecking Machine works his way back into a safe position though. Ranger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Machine postures up. Wrecking Machine trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom. Ranger trying to keep a closed guard but Wrecking Machine is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown but Ranger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wrecking Machine dives in and grabs Ranger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes down on Wrecking Machine's head and hops out. Wrecking Machine shoots in and drives through. Ranger sprawls well. Wrecking Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ranger!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wrecking Machine blocks Ranger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Ranger is desperately trying to improve his position but Wrecking Machine has a good base and remains in mount. Wrecking Machine tries to control but Ranger wriggling away. Ranger is trying to escape the mount.
Ranger is squirming around, avoiding Wrecking Machine's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ranger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wrecking Machine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ranger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wrecking Machine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wrecking Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wrecking Machine working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
United States Wrecking Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ilong Ranger's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ranger stuffs the takedown. Ranger fails with the takedown. Horrible takedown by Wrecking Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Ranger which made him look bad. Ranger has his takedown stuffed and Wrecking Machine counters with a takedown into side control. Ranger tries to buck Wrecking Machine off but Wrecking Machine is having none of it. Ranger wants to control but Wrecking Machine postures up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wrecking Machine advances to full mount. BOOM! Wrecking Machine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wrecking Machine tries to control but Ranger wriggling away. United States Wrecking Machine has got the better of the ground game so far. Wrecking Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Wrecking Machine with a couple of short strikes. Wrecking Machine looking to finish Ranger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ranger! Ranger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. United States Wrecking Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Wrecking Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ranger is looking to escape. Wrecking Machine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Ranger can't escape the position.
Wrecking Machine wants to control the pace but Ranger is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrecking Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. United States Wrecking Machine wasn't active enough on the ground. Ranger leaves Wrecking Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ilong Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of United States Wrecking Machine. Ranger shoots and misses so Wrecking Machine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wrecking Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ranger keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Machine from controlling successfully. Wrecking Machine postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! United States Wrecking Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wrecking Machine 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... United States Wrecking Machine!
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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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