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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 cm
30
150 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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170 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spider Trenton! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Datu gets in close and instigates a clinch. Trenton is looking to break free of the clinch but Datu has double underhooks. Trenton prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Datu.
Trenton tries to break the clinch but Datu is controlling the position. Trenton is trying to break the clinch but Datu has him pressed against the cage. Trenton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Datu prevents Trenton from breaking the clinch. Trenton working hard to break the clinch. Datu keeps control of Trenton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Trenton wants to get back to striking at distance but Datu won't allow it.
Datu tightens his grip and picks Trenton up, before dumping him to the ground. Trenton manages to land in guard. Trenton trying to keep a closed guard but Datu is proving a slippery customer.
Datu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Trenton wants to stand up but Datu is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Datu sitting in guard, not really doing much. Datu stops Trenton from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. No joy there for Trenton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trenton lands with an uppercut that bounces Datu off the cage and back into range. Datu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trenton is trying to defend but Datu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Trenton is not content to let Datu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Datu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Trenton tries to kick Datu off but Datu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Datu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trenton is just riding it out for now. Datu eventually gives up the hold. Trenton is trying to stand.
Datu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trenton is looking to improve his position.
Datu trying to control the action but Trenton is working from the bottom. Datu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trenton defends it well. Datu is working for a submission of some sort.
Datu seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Datu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trenton is trying to stand up here but Datu is controlling him well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Datu seems to be looking for submissions.
Trenton has his hands clasped together around Datu's back. He's all about the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Datu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Trenton slaps away a takedown attempt from Datu, before circling back to the center of the mat. Datu has a takedown stuffed. Datu has Trenton up against the cage in a clinch.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Trenton tries to circle away but Datu has him pinned against the cage. Trenton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Trenton tries to break free but Datu pushes him back against the cage. Trenton wants to break free but Datu has control.
Datu has Trenton pressed against the cage, preventing Trenton from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Trenton tries to break the clinch but Datu is controlling the position. Trenton tries to work over Datu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Trenton working hard to break the clinch. Trenton is looking to control Datu's arms but Datu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trenton has his back to the cage. Datu wants a takedown.
Datu wants a takedown.
Trenton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trenton digs a good body shot into Datu's ribs. Spider Trenton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Trenton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jericho Datu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trenton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trenton scores with a hook to the body. Datu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Datu throws a head kick but Trenton moves out of range.
Datu slips under a jab from Trenton. Nice sprawl there from Trenton as Datu shoots in. Datu doesn't manage to clinch there - Trenton circles away.
Trenton misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Trenton. Trenton with a jab. Datu tries to move into range but Trenton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trenton lands the left hand. Trenton tests Datu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Datu misses with a hook. Datu doesn't manage to clinch there - Trenton circles away.
Trenton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datu. Trenton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datu.
Trenton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Datu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trenton.
Datu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trenton. Datu clinches with his opponent.
Trenton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trenton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trenton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Trenton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Trenton wants to break free but Datu has control.
Trenton is pressed up against the cage. Datu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trenton down to the mat. Trenton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Datu. Datu closes the distance and clinches. Trenton tries to circle away but Datu has him pinned against the cage. Datu is looking for a takedown. Datu wants a takedown.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Trenton is defending well against a takedown attempt. Datu prevents Trenton from breaking the clinch. Datu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trenton after a bit of a struggle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Trenton tries a body shot but Datu blocks it.
Trenton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trenton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trenton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Datu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trenton to the mat. Trenton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Datu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Datu tries to free his leg and advance position but Trenton is retaining full guard. Jericho Datu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Datu is fighting to break Trenton's control of his arms but Trenton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Trenton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Trenton is adopting a defensive guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Datu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Spider Trenton. Datu closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Trenton 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Datu misses with a straight left. An inside leg kick from Datu misses. Datu lands a head shot. Trenton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Datu in his tracks. Trenton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Trenton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datu moves away. Trenton cracks Datu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Trenton misses with a wild body shot. Datu clinches up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Trenton. Trenton looking to slow down the pace here. Datu has picked Trenton up - he's going for a ride! Datu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Trenton is trying to get back to full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trenton is defending against the submission attempts here by Datu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Datu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Trenton desperately trying to maintain half guard. Trenton is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Datu wants to work for an arm triangle but Trenton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Datu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trenton wants to control but Datu is keeping busy and won't allow it. Datu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trenton defends it well. Datu trying to control from half guard but Trenton is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trenton pushes Datu off looking to stand but Datu dives back in and keeps control.
Trenton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Datu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Datu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trenton sees it coming and defends easily. Datu moves nicely into side control. Datu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trenton has escaped the position, nice work there. Datu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Datu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trenton is being controlled here. Trenton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Datu. Datu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Trenton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Datu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Trenton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Datu lets go of the hold and Trenton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jericho Datu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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