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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 cm
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238 lbs
12 - 12 - 1 |
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191 cm
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250 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Piper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Black Bear! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black Bear feints and as Piper raises his hands in defense, Black Bear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Black Bear slips nicely into half guard. Black Bear is looking for a kimura but Piper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black Bear to get the leverage. Piper holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Black Bear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black Bear seems to be working for a kimura but Piper defends the submission attempt. Black Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Piper sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piper is just riding it out for now. Black Bear eventually gives up the hold. Piper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Piper is defending against the submission attempts here by Black Bear.
Piper trying to control but Black Bear postures up.
Black Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Piper is trying to maintain the position but Black Bear is very close to passing his half guard. Piper tries to get to full guard but Black Bear has control of the leg. Black Bear is looking for a kimura here.
Black Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Piper trying to control from the bottom.
Piper is trying to get back to full guard. Black Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Black Bear is working for a kimura but Piper is defending it quite comfortably.
Black Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piper is just riding it out for now. Black Bear eventually gives up the hold. Black Bear is looking for a kimura but Piper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black Bear to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Piper is looking to improve his position.
Black Bear is working for a kimura but Piper is defending it quite comfortably.
Black Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Piper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black Bear. Piper works his way to full guard. Good work. Black Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Piper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Black Bear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black Bear drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piper! Black Bear regains half guard. Piper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black Bear on the ground. Black Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Piper sitting and controlling from the half guard. Black Bear actively working from the bottom here. Piper trying to pass the guard but Black Bear defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Black Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Piper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Black Bear dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Piper wants to slow Black Bear down by chopping away at his legs. Black Bear is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Piper's half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piper is just riding it out for now. Black Bear eventually gives up the hold. Black Bear prevents Piper from standing back up.
Black Bear is working for a kimura but Piper is defending it quite comfortably.
Black Bear is thwarting Piper's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Piper is defending against the submission attempts here by Black Bear.
Piper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Black Bear wants to work for an arm triangle but Piper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black Bear is working for a submission of some sort.
Black Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Black Bear is working for a kimura but Piper is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Black Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Piper is trying to control but can't.
Piper throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Piper wants to control but Black Bear is keeping busy and won't allow it. Black Bear is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piper defends it well. Black Bear is working for a kimura but Piper is defending it quite comfortably.
Piper is defending against the submission attempts here by Black Bear.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black Bear is working for an americana but Piper has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Black Bear was thinking about the submission. Black Bear works a leg free and moves into half guard. Piper is defending against the submission attempts here by Black Bear.
Black Bear is looking for a kimura here.
Piper is looking to control Black Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piper avoid being mounted? Piper regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Black Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Black Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Piper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Piper keeping full guard, as Black Bear tries to pass. Piper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Black Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piper is keeping the position for now. Black Bear passes into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Piper is pressing down on Black Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Black Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Piper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Piper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Black Bear is able to avoid easily. Black Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Black Bear drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piper! Black Bear is trying to improve his position. Piper working the ground and pound from side control. Black Bear gets back to half guard. Piper prevents Black Bear from improving his position. Black Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piper pulls his head out easily. Piper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black Bear actively working from the bottom here. Black Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piper pulls his head out easily. Rich Black Bear has got the better of the ground game so far. Black Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Piper trying to control the action but Black Bear is working from the bottom. Black Bear tries to get to full guard but Piper has control of the leg. Black Bear regains full guard. Nicely done. Black Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Piper wants to stand but Black Bear has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rich Black Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Piper's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Piper wants to control from the top but Black Bear keeps moving. Piper being controlled here momentarily. Black Bear working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Black Bear looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Piper looking to pass the guard. Piper is looking to work some ground and pound but Black Bear has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Black Bear keeps the fight on the outside. Piper moves into the clinch. Piper misses with a knee strike.
Black Bear has clasped his hands together around Piper's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Piper prevents Black Bear from improving position. Piper is trying to improve his position. Peter Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Piper trying to remain calm as Black Bear controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Piper is trying to improve his position. Black Bear is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rich Black Bear wasn't active enough on the ground. Piper doesn't manage to clinch there - Black Bear circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Piper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Piper showed some decent athleticism there. Piper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black Bear defending well though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Black Bear slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Piper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rich Black Bear. I've got Black Bear 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Black Bear!
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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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