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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (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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182 cm
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181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Arthur! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez blocks a head kick by Arthur.
Hernandez throws a leg kick enabling Arthur to counter with a crisp jab. Arthur looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range. Arthur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage. Arthur displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hernandez up against the cage. Arthur tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Arthur misses with a knee strike.
Arthur has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Hernandez goes down! Arthur dives on top of him - Hernandez manages to get guard.
Hernandez is rocked!
It looks like Javier Hernandez has been cut. Arthur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Arthur finish him? Arthur gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Arthur gets a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Arthur tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Arthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arthur drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee calls for Arthur to work.
Hernandez is trying to maintain a safe position but Arthur gets an underhook and turns Hernandez into the cage. Arthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hernandez blocks it with crossed arms. Hernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
Arthur tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Arthur leaning his opponent against the cage. Arthur lands a big knee to the head and Hernandez goes down! Arthur is looking to finish! Arthur stands up. Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Arthur.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A punch combination from Hernandez misses. Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Arthur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Arthur is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez tries to stall but Arthur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arthur. Arthur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arthur manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Arthur.
Arthur controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joseph Arthur!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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