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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Pickerins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braithweight comes to the cage accompanied by 300 violin. Pickerins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by way of the fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm
30
170 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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174 cm
26
170 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Pickerins! The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pickerins.
It looks like Pebble Braithweight has been cut. Pickerins misses with a looping left. Braithweight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pickerins as he avoids it easily. Braithweight wants to clinch. Pickerins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Pickerins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pickerins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braithweight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two 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. Braithweight throws a series of punches but Pickerins moves out of range. Pickerins misses with a hook
and Braithweight counters with a three punch combo that has Pickerins backing up. Pickerins nods at Braithweight to acknowledge the strikes. Pickerins misses with a hook. Braithweight ducked under it nicely. Braithweight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braithweight with a flurry of punches that miss. Pickerins wants to sweep here but Braithweight controlling him for the moment. Braithweight throwing strikes from guard but Pickerins blocks nicely. Pickerins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braithweight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Braithweight postures up in Pickerins's guard and throws a big left but Pickerins blocks it. Braithweight throws a big right hand that misses. Braithweight trying to control but Pickerins is working from the bottom. Pickerins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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. Braithweight thows a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Braithweight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braithweight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Braithweight wants to control from the top but Pickerins keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pickerins wants to stand but Braithweight is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pebble Braithweight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pebble Braithweight's cut. That's time! Braithweight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Braithweight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pickerins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Pickerins is trying to control. Braithweight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Braithweight is looking for a sweep. Pickerins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Braithweight trying to control but Pickerins postures up.
Braithweight is looking to get back to is feet but Pickerins passes into side control.
Braithweight tries to buck Pickerins off but Pickerins is having none of it. Pickerins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Pickerins circles away from the clinch attempt.
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. Braithweight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Braithweight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pickerins. Pebble Braithweight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pickerins moves away from the strike by Braithweight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braithweight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pickerins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braithweight somewhat. Braithweight misses with a left hand and Pickerins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Braithweight! Pickerins lets Braithweight back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Braithweight is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pickerins closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Braithweight out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Pickerins! Bob Pickerins retains his welterweight title!
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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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