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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Ansalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Killed the Pirates. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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172 cm
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190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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181 cm
24
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Ansalon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Broadfoot throws a hook but Ansalon blocks it. Broadfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Ansalon counters with a lovely shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Broadfoot. Broadfoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Ansalon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ansalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broadfoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Ansalon moves away from the strike by Broadfoot. A looping hook to the body misses from Broadfoot. Ansalon does a little dance to reset his feet. Broadfoot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ansalon keeps the fight on the outside. Ansalon moves away from the strike by Broadfoot. The crowd cheers as Ansalon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broadfoot doesn't seem phased though. Broadfoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good exchange - Broadfoot coming out on top. Broadfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ansalon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ansalon shoots in looking for a takedown. Broadfoot tries to sprawl out of it but Ansalon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broadfoot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Broadfoot misses. A jab from Broadfoot misses. Ansalon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Broadfoot misses. Broadfoot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ansalon throws a body punch but Broadfoot moves out of range. Ansalon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Ansalon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ansalon tries to sprawl but Broadfoot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ansalon is looking to improve his position.
Ansalon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Broadfoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Broadfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ansalon keeps working. Ansalon is controlling Broadfoot's position as best he can from this difficult position. Broadfoot lands strikes from half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Broadfoot is working for a kimura but Ansalon is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ansalon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Broadfoot passes the guard and advances to mount! Ansalon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Broadfoot punishing his opponent with strikes. Ansalon working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot looking to finish Ansalon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ansalon! Ansalon is looking to improve his position but Broadfoot isn't that keen on the idea. Ansalon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ansalon regains half guard. Ansalon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Broadfoot. Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Broadfoot wants to pass the guard but Ansalon is keeping the position. Ansalon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadfoot! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Broadfoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ansalon counters with a lovely shot to the body. A big left from Broadfoot misses. Ansalon wants to clinch up but Broadfoot keeps it at a distance. Broadfoot takes a swing at Ansalon's ribcage but misses. Ansalon shoots in looking for a takedown but Broadfoot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ansalon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ansalon dodges the punch combination from Broadfoot.
Ansalon scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Ansalon. Broadfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ansalon. Ansalon moves out of range of the strikes. Ansalon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round. Broadfoot tries to clinch there but Ansalon circles away.
Broadfoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ansalon is looking to wear down Broadfoot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Broadfoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Ansalon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broadfoot's guard now. Broadfoot has his foot on Ansalon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ansalon works his way back into a safe position though. Ansalon scoring with some ground and pound. Broadfoot keeping moving, preventing Ansalon from controlling successfully. Ansalon stopping the sweep attempt from Broadfoot. Ansalon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Broadfoot working for a triangle but Ansalon defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ansalon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ansalon preventing the sweep. Broadfoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Broadfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Broadfoot is breathing heavily. Broadfoot working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ansalon's thigh. Ansalon counters though and makes it back to full guard. Ansalon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadfoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadfoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ansalon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Broadfoot escapes and throws Ansalon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Ansalon tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ansalon is working hard here to advance position. Ansalon is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Broadfoot scores with a couple of short elbows. Broadfoot trying to control the action but Ansalon is working from the bottom. Broadfoot lands a decent elbow from side control. Ansalon tries to improve position but can't. Broadfoot working away. Ansalon is looking to regain half guard here but Broadfoot keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Broadfoot lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Dwight Ansalon has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Broadfoot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ansalon is looking for a sweep. Ansalon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ansalon is not content to let Broadfoot control the position. Ansalon struggling a bit here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peregrin Broadfoot will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dwight Ansalon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Broadfoot moves into range and clinches up with Ansalon. Broadfoot lands with a right to the head. Broadfoot throws a head punch that misses. Broadfoot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ansalon backwards. Broadfoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Broadfoot fails to land. Broadfoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ansalon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Broadfoot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ansalon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Broadfoot avoids the body shot from Ansalon.
Broadfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadfoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ansalon closes the distance and clinches. Broadfoot wants a takedown.
Broadfoot prevents a body shot from Ansalon. Ansalon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Broadfoot regains guard immediately. Broadfoot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ansalon is trying desperately to improve position. Broadfoot has hold of Ansalon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ansalon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Broadfoot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Broadfoot with the ground and pound from mount. Ansalon tries to hold on but Broadfoot postures up. Broadfoot cracks Ansalon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ansalon 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. Ansalon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broadfoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broadfoot's back! Broadfoot is in bad spot here.
Broadfoot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Broadfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ansalon landing punches. Ansalon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ansalon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Broadfoot looks a forlorn figure.
Ansalon with shots to the head and body - Broadfoot looks very uncomfortable down there. Peregrin Broadfoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot regains half guard. Broadfoot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ansalon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ansalon landing some decent shots from guard. Ansalon being controlled here momentarily. Broadfoot looking for a sweep. Not yet Broadfoot, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Broadfoot is pulling down on Ansalon's head. It's preventing any offense from Ansalon, at least for the moment. Ansalon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Broadfoot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Broadfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ansalon. Broadfoot pulls Ansalon in close to his closed guard and prevents Ansalon from doing any damage or advancing position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Peregrin Broadfoot hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Broadfoot takes a swing at Ansalon's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Peregrin Broadfoot. I've got Broadfoot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peregrin Broadfoot!
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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
88% |
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