|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baxter Pepe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saman SorJaturong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saman SorJaturong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baxter Pepe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saman SorJaturong!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepe Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Pepe Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Pepe Jr has SorJaturong pressed against the cage, preventing SorJaturong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pepe Jr manages to break the clinch.
SorJaturong shoots for a takedown but Pepe Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SorJaturong shoots in for a double leg but Pepe Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pepe Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says SorJaturong as he avoids it easily.
Pepe Jr has managed to clinch.
SorJaturong being controlled against the cage.
SorJaturong goes for a takedown attempt but Pepe Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baxter Pepe Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saman SorJaturong.
Pepe Jr clinches up with SorJaturong and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepe Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SorJaturong misses with a head kick.
SorJaturong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pepe Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pepe Jr decides to stand up.
Pepe Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pepe Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SorJaturong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pepe Jr lands a shot to the body.
SorJaturong throws a head punch that misses.
Pepe Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
SorJaturong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepe Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pepe Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by SorJaturong.
SorJaturong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepe Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SorJaturong fails to land the takedown.
SorJaturong looks gassed!
Pepe Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SorJaturong tries to avoid it but Pepe Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SorJaturong to the ground. SorJaturong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SorJaturong stuffs the takedown.
Pepe Jr clinches up against the cage.
Pepe Jr breaks from the clinch.
SorJaturong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pepe Jr's waist but Pepe Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing SorJaturong off to one side.
Pepe Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
SorJaturong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepe Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepe Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
SorJaturong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepe Jr as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepe Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Pepe Jr keeping moving, preventing SorJaturong from controlling successfully.
Pepe Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepe Jr, not yet.
SorJaturong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pepe Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SorJaturong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pepe Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now SorJaturong has Pepe Jr in his guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Pepe Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pepe Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pepe Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SorJaturong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SorJaturong shoots in for a double leg but Pepe Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pepe Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from SorJaturong.
Pepe Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SorJaturong walks away with a smile on his face. Pepe Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baxter Pepe Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepe Jr fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepe Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SorJaturong is defended easily by Pepe Jr.
SorJaturong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pepe Jr looks for a takedown but SorJaturong sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SorJaturong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
SorJaturong looks for a takedown but Pepe Jr sprawls well.
Pepe Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
SorJaturong swings for the body but Pepe Jr moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from SorJaturong.
SorJaturong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pepe Jr tries to avoid it but SorJaturong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pepe Jr to the ground. Pepe Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pepe Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Pepe Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepe Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepe Jr.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepe Jr.
Pepe Jr is working SorJaturong over against the cage.
SorJaturong tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepe Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pepe Jr lands an elbow that stopped SorJaturong in his tracks for a moment.
Pepe Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Pepe Jr with that takedown attempt.
SorJaturong wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr shoots for a takedown but SorJaturong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SorJaturong tries to clinch up but Pepe Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
SorJaturong shoots in for a takedown but Pepe Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pepe Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SorJaturong shoots in looking for a takedown. Pepe Jr tries to sprawl out of it but SorJaturong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pepe Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Pepe Jr both land. Nice combination.
Pepe Jr moves into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Pepe Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
SorJaturong gets tackled into the cage by Pepe Jr. Pepe Jr maintains the clinch.
SorJaturong can't break the clinch.
Pepe Jr decides to pull guard.
Pepe Jr keeping moving, preventing SorJaturong from controlling successfully.
Pepe Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepe Jr, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepe Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
SorJaturong struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepe Jr controls his hands.
SorJaturong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepe Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SorJaturong's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SorJaturong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pepe Jr to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pepe Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. SorJaturong smiles and moves away.
Pepe Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pepe Jr wants to clinch up but SorJaturong keeps it at a distance.
Baxter Pepe Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Pepe Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
SorJaturong fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from SorJaturong. No joy for Pepe Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baxter Pepe Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
SorJaturong tries to clinch but Pepe Jr moves away
and Pepe Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SorJaturong!
Pepe Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepe Jr prevents SorJaturong from getting the reversal.
SorJaturong tries to hold on but Pepe Jr pushes him away.
Pepe Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pepe Jr looking to control but SorJaturong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pepe Jr throws some wild stikes that SorJaturong manages to avoid easily.
Pepe Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
SorJaturong tries to lock up and control but Pepe Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
SorJaturong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
SorJaturong is squirming around, avoiding Pepe Jr's attempts to control the action.
SorJaturong gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SorJaturong is defending against the submission attempts here by Pepe Jr.
SorJaturong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baxter Pepe Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pepe Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baxter Pepe Jr!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
