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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skip Lakp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Church The Fireman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fireman has chosen I am Fuck! as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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190 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Skip Lakp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Church The Fireman! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Fireman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lakp to counter with a crisp jab. Lakp fails in his attempt to clinch. The Fireman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lakp breaks the clinch.
The Fireman throws a sloppy head kick and Lakp moves out of range easily. The Fireman swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lakp fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lakp tries to clinch up but The Fireman circles away and keeps his distance. The Fireman connects with a body shot that sends Lakp's belly button to the back. A looping hook to the body misses from The Fireman. Lakp does a little dance to reset his feet. The Fireman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lakp tries to clinch and The Fireman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lakp gets tackled into the cage by The Fireman. The Fireman maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lakp keeps control of The Fireman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lakp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Fireman misses with a shot to the body and Lakp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lakp clinches up against the cage. Lakp breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. The Fireman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lakp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Fireman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lakp darts in trying to clinch and The Fireman counters with a shoot takedown. Lakp fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lakp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Fireman is controlling him. The Fireman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lakp is proving hard to escape from. The Fireman lands a couple of digs. Lakp kicks The Fireman off and gets to his feet. The Fireman misses with a body punch
and Lakp counters with a nice uppercut. Lakp tries to clinch but The Fireman moves away and The Fireman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Fireman shoots in but no luck this time. The Fireman throws a right hand that misses
and Lakp counters by moving into the clinch. Lakp manages to break the clinch.
The Fireman throws a half hearted mid kick. Lakp blocks a jab. Church The Fireman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Fireman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lakp. The Fireman circles away from the clinch attempt and The Fireman counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Church The Fireman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lakp tries to clinch up and The Fireman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The Fireman tries to circle away but Lakp has him pinned against the cage. Lakp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lakp tries to clinch but The Fireman moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lakp tries to clinch but The Fireman moves away and The Fireman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lakp tries to grapple but his opponent circles and The Fireman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Fireman circles away from the clinch attempt and The Fireman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lakp's guard. Lakp wriggles free and stands up. Lakp wants to clinch up but The Fireman keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lakp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The Fireman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lakp gets control of The Fireman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lakp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Lakp pushes The Fireman off and gets back to his feet.
The Fireman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Fireman misses with a hook to the body
and Lakp counters by clinching up. Lakp keeps control of The Fireman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The Fireman is trying to break the clinch but Lakp has him pressed against the cage. The Fireman is looking to break free of the clinch but Lakp has double underhooks. The Fireman working hard to break the clinch. The Fireman tries to throw a body punch but Lakp avoids it by throwing The Fireman back against the cage. The Fireman gets through Lakp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lakp breaks from the clinch.
The Fireman throws a sloppy body shot
and Lakp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lakp. The Fireman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lakp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Fireman misses with a body shot.
The Fireman with a poor takedown and Lakp counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Fireman can't break the clinch.
Lakp prevents The Fireman from breaking the clinch. Lakp keeps control of The Fireman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lakp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lakp tries to clinch letting The Fireman counter with a right hand. The Fireman cracks Lakp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The Fireman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakp sprawls well. Lakp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Fireman gets slowly back to his feet. Skip Lakp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Church The Fireman. The Fireman circles away from the clinch attempt and The Fireman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Church The Fireman will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lakp has The Fireman up against the cage in a clinch.
Lakp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lakp closes the distance looking to clinch and Lakp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Fireman keeps the fight on the outside. The Fireman throws a hook but Lakp blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Fireman misses with a right hand and Lakp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The Fireman clinches up against the cage. The Fireman misses with a short punch on the inside. The Fireman lands a body shot. Lakp breaks the clinch.
Skip Lakp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The Fireman misses with a body shot
and Lakp counters by moving into the clinch. The Fireman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Fireman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lakp has The Fireman pressed against the cage, preventing The Fireman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lakp manages to break the clinch.
The Fireman throws a right hand that misses
and Lakp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The Fireman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Fireman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lakp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The Fireman misses with a lunging right hand
and Lakp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lakp. Lakp manages to break the clinch.
Lakp moves into the clinch. Lakp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Fireman uses from the top position. Lakp uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lakp tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Fireman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Church The Fireman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lakp wants to clinch. The Fireman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lakp counters with a series of strikes. The Fireman will be more careful next time no doubt. Skip Lakp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lakp tries to clinch up. Lakp throws a combination that misses and The Fireman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The Fireman swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lakp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lakp breaks the clinch.
The Fireman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lakp manages to break the clinch.
The Fireman throws a right hand that Lakp ducks under and follows up with a left that Lakp also avoids with ease. Lakp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Fireman paws at him with a jab and circles away. The Fireman tries to land a leg kick but Lakp saw it coming and moves away.
The Fireman drives through and clinches with Lakp against the cage.
Lakp breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Skip Lakp showed his dominance in that final round. I think The Fireman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Church The Fireman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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