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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adelphos Typhon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelphos Typhon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Charcoal!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Typhon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charcoal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charcoal throws a lazy right hand but Typhon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Typhon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Typhon blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Typhon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charcoal throws out the jab.
Typhon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charcoal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal blocks a leg kick.
Typhon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Charcoal to counter with a crisp jab.
Typhon misses with a looping left.
Charcoal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Typhon.
Charcoal throws an off balance right hand
so Typhon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Charcoal trying to control the position.
Typhon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon is working hard here to advance position.
Charcoal wants to sweep but no luck.
Charcoal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Typhon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Typhon won't allow Charcoal to sweep him here.
Typhon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Typhon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charcoal's guard.
Typhon with the ground and pound but Charcoal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Charcoal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Charcoal keeping moving, preventing Typhon from controlling successfully.
Typhon postures up.
Charcoal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Typhon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon thows a big elbow that misses.
Charcoal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Typhon is one step ahead there.
Typhon trying to control but Charcoal is working from the bottom.
Typhon passes Charcoal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Typhon trying to control from half guard but Charcoal is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Typhon prevents Charcoal from improving his position.
Typhon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Charcoal is refusing to be controlled, as Typhon sits in half guard.
That's four 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.
Charcoal wants to improve his position but Typhon is controlling well.
Typhon wants to pass the guard but Charcoal is defending well.
Charcoal is staying active underneath Typhon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Typhon prevents Charcoal from improving his position.
Typhon is keen to just control but Charcoal is a slippery customer.
Charcoal is trying to control but can't.
Typhon stalling away here and it's allowed Charcoal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Charcoal looking for a sweep. Not yet Charcoal, not yet.
Typhon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charcoal keeping moving, preventing Typhon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelphos Typhon dominated that round.
That's time! Typhon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charcoal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Typhon throws out the jab.
Charcoal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charcoal lunges at Typhon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Typhon's hand.
Adelphos Typhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Typhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charcoal catches Typhon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charcoal.
Typhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charcoal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Typhon at a distance.
Typhon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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.
Typhon throws a poor cross that misses
and Charcoal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Typhon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charcoal is fending him off so far but Typhon persists. Nope, Charcoal circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Typhon.
Charcoal blocks a head kick by Typhon.
Typhon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Typhon connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charcoal has time to react.
Typhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charcoal moves away.
Charcoal lands with an uppercut that bounces Typhon off the ropes and back into rage.
Typhon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charcoal as he jumps to the side.
Typhon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal controlling the position.
Charcoal wants to sweep but no luck.
Typhon wants to control from the top but Charcoal keeps moving.
Typhon stopping the sweep attempt from Charcoal.
Charcoal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Typhon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Typhon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charcoal looking for a guillotine here but Typhon defends easily.
Typhon pushes down on Charcoal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Charcoal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Typhon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charcoal counters with a nice uppercut.
Typhon throws a body punch but Charcoal moves out of range.
Typhon moves out of range of the strikes.
Charcoal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Charcoal has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Typhon throws a leg kick
letting Charcoal counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Typhon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Typhon lands in his opponent's guard.
Typhon stopping the sweep attempt from Charcoal.
Typhon trying to control but Charcoal is working from the bottom.
Typhon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charcoal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adelphos Typhon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Typhon slips a jab and a cross from Charcoal.
Typhon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charcoal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Typhon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Typhon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charcoal avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon swings widly with a right hand
and Charcoal counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Typhon misses with an uppercut
and Charcoal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Typhon misses with a left hand
and Charcoal counters with a stiff right hand.
Typhon throws a sloppy body shot
and Charcoal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Charcoal prevents Typhon from improving his position.
Charcoal trying to mount his opponent but Typhon defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon trying to control from the bottom.
Charcoal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Typhon trying to hold on to Charcoal's head to control him but Charcoal postures up.
Charcoal working over Typhon with some ground and pound. Typhon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Typhon tries to get to full guard but Charcoal has control of the leg.
Charcoal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Typhon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Typhon is trying to stand back up but Charcoal is controlling him
Charcoal trying to control the action but Typhon is working from the bottom.
Charcoal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Charcoal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adelphos Typhon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charcoal is looking to advance position but Typhon won't allow it.
Charcoal prevents Typhon from standing back up.
Typhon wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Charcoal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charcoal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Mr Charcoal!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mr Charcoal!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Mr Charcoal!
Mr Charcoal wins by unanimous decision!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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