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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Deldiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Manny Man has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 cm
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210 lbs
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192 cm
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Deldiago! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deldiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Deldiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Deldiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deldiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Deldiago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Deldiago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man is trying to stand up here but Deldiago is controlling him well. Deldiago wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. Man misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Deldiago tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deldiago is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position. Man is in trouble now - Deldiago has advanced to mount! Man tries to control the position but Deldiago now has his back.
Deldiago doesn't have the hooks in and Man manages to turn into his guard.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Deldiago has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Deldiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deldiago keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deldiago is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Man is defending well against a takedown attempt. Manny Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Deldiago. Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt. Deldiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deldiago looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man gets underhooks to prevent Deldiago's takedown attempt.
Man fails to pull guard.
Deldiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man has Deldiago pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Man pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Deldiago tumbling to the mat - Man dives into Deldiago's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Man looking to sit in guard and control but Deldiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deldiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Deldiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deldiago drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Deldiago off! Deldiago jumps back into Man's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Man tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Deldiago will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Deldiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Deldiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily. Man wants to clinch up but Deldiago keeps it at a distance. Deldiago closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage. Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Deldiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Deldiago wants a takedown but no success here.
Manny Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Deldiago. Man is trying to break free. Deldiago has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Man clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Deldiago struggling to keep hold of the position.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deldiago on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deldiago is hanging on to Man's back as he tries to escape.
Deldiago working for the choke. Deldiago is breathing heavily. Man wants to control his opponent's hands but Deldiago gets his hands free. Man rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Man won't allow Deldiago to pass to mount. Man is looking for a sweep. Deldiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deldiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deldiago's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deldiago turns into Man and is now in his guard.
Deldiago trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. Man throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deldiago escapes and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control! Man struggling a bit here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deldiago stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deldiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Deldiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A right-left combo lands from Man. Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet. Man wants to slow Deldiago down by chopping away at his legs. Deldiago moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off. Deldiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Deldiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Deldiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man is looking to clinch. Man is looking to clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man. Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deldiago circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Deldiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat. Deldiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Deldiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Deldiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Deldiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Deldiago tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch. Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deldiago has him pressed against the cage. Man slows down the pace here.
Deldiago tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deldiago prevents the takedown attempt.
Man jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Deldiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Man wants to pass the guard but Deldiago is keeping the position. Deldiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deldiago is looking for a triangle here but Man uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deldiago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Deldiago actively working from the bottom here. Man wants to pass to mount but Deldiago is defending the position. Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deldiago's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Deldiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man wants to stand up but Deldiago has a hold of him and won't allow it. Man is looking to pass Deldiago's guard but actually Deldiago recovers to full guard. Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Deldiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deldiago trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deldiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well. Man postures up.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Deldiago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Deldiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Man tries to stand but Deldiago is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Oscar Deldiago. I've got Deldiago 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Deldiago!
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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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RATING
48% |
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