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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinney Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Harper has chosen Missing Teeth - Brother Ali ft. Slug as his entrance music. 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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177 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Frost! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kinney Harper! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Frost's guard. Frost pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage. Harper wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position. Frost is pulling down on Harper's head to control his posture. Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well. Harper looking to pass the guard. Harper trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Frost keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kinney Harper was stalling too much, according to the referee. Harper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Harper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working. Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Harper keeps moving and retains side control. Frost gets back to half guard. Harper is trying to control. Frost wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harper's back! Frost is punishing Harper with some ground and pound. Harper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Harper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper is working to get back to half guard.
Frost scoring with strikes but Harper is staying in there. Frost lands with some strikes. BOOM! Frost connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Frost looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Harper is rocked! Frost loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Harper scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Frost land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Frost stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Frost!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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