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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danger Ahead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Simangungsong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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167 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danger Ahead! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrik Simangungsong! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simangungsong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ahead slips a jab and a cross from Simangungsong.
Ahead throws a right hand that Simangungsong ducks under and follows up with a left that Simangungsong also avoids with ease. Ahead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simangungsong throws a nice looking combination but Ahead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Simangungsong throws a series of punches but Ahead avoids them all with ease. Ahead misses with the combination.
No joy there for Ahead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simangungsong circles away quickly and effectively. Ahead swinging wildly here.
Ahead is breathing heavily. Simangungsong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahead's waist but Ahead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simangungsong off to one side. Simangungsong takes a swing at Ahead's ribcage but misses. Ahead closes the distance but Simangungsong moves to the side and Simangungsong counters with a good low kick that Ahead was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simangungsong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahead.
Simangungsong clinches. Simangungsong wants a takedown.
Simangungsong wants the takedown. Ahead is fighting it off but Simangungsong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ahead's guard against the cage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Simangungsong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahead's guard. Simangungsong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Simangungsong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henrik Simangungsong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Ahead tries to keep at a distance but Simangungsong has taken the fight into the clinch. Simangungsong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Danger Ahead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Simangungsong. Simangungsong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simangungsong has Ahead pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simangungsong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ahead tumbling to the mat - Simangungsong dives into Ahead's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simangungsong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Henrik Simangungsong. Ahead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simangungsong. Simangungsong fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Simangungsong darts in and clinches Ahead up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Simangungsong.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Simangungsong has picked Ahead up - he's going for a ride! Simangungsong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Simangungsong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Simangungsong dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Simangungsong moves into the clinch successfully.
Simangungsong goes for a takedown attempt but Ahead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danger Ahead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Simangungsong forces Ahead back against the cage and clinches. Simangungsong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahead can't fight it off and eventually Simangungsong manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahead looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Simangungsong is stalling in the full guard. Simangungsong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahead is retaining full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahead being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Henrik Simangungsong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Ahead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simangungsong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simangungsong. A shot in the inside from Simangungsong. Simangungsong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahead prevents it.
Simangungsong has Ahead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Danger Ahead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Simangungsong. Simangungsong tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahead prevents the takedown attempt.
Simangungsong can't get the takedown.
Ahead is pressed up against the cage. Simangungsong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahead down to the mat. Ahead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Danger Ahead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ahead throws a series of punches but Simangungsong avoids them all with ease. Danger Ahead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ahead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simangungsong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Simangungsong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Simangungsong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahead pulls him back up using the underhooks. Simangungsong has picked Ahead up - he's going for a ride! Simangungsong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simangungsong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henrik Simangungsong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Sloppy strikes from Simangungsong. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Simangungsong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Simangungsong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simangungsong throws a series of punches but Ahead moves out of range. Ahead swinging wildly here.
Simangungsong throws a series of punches but Ahead avoids them all with ease. Simangungsong clinches up against the cage. Simangungsong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Simangungsong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahead prevents it.
Simangungsong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahead prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Simangungsong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ahead lands with a nice combination. Simangungsong backs away looking to recover. The fighters circle momentarily. Ahead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Simangungsong moves into range and clinches up with Ahead. Simangungsong has Ahead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Simangungsong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Simangungsong lands a takedown into guard.
Simangungsong throws and elbow that misses. Ahead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simangungsong's guard. Nice move by Ahead! Simangungsong has his hands on Ahead's head, controlling the position. Simangungsong has a closed guard, preventing Ahead from standing up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simangungsong pushes Ahead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Simangungsong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Danger Ahead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Simangungsong. Simangungsong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahead tries to avoid it but Simangungsong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahead to the ground. Ahead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Simangungsong moves into the clinch. Simangungsong tries for a takedown but Ahead manages to get underhooks.
Simangungsong wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahead prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahead is pressed up against the cage. Simangungsong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahead down to the mat. Ahead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ahead fails to land with a series of punches.
Simangungsong misses with a double jab.
Simangungsong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahead.
Simangungsong fails with a takedown attempt. Ahead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simangungsong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Simangungsong is working for takedown but Ahead is calmly controlling the position for now. Ahead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahead is pressed up against the cage. Simangungsong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahead down to the mat. Ahead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Simangungsong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simangungsong drives through and clinches with Ahead against the cage.
Ahead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simangungsong stops a takedown attempt from Ahead.
Simangungsong wants a takedown.
Simangungsong wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Simangungsong.
Simangungsong lands a body punch. Ahead is trying to break free. Henrik Simangungsong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simangungsong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahead fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simangungsong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahead as he jumps to the side. Danger Ahead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ahead throws a series of punches but Simangungsong avoids them all with ease. Simangungsong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahead pinned against the cage. Ahead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Simangungsong shoots in and drives through. Ahead sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Henrik Simangungsong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Simangungsong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Simangungsong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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