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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Stokeworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokeworth has chosen Rains of castamere as his entrance music. Ultimate Fighter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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204 cm
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Fighter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bronn Stokeworth! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fighter takes a swing at Stokeworth's ribcage but misses. Stokeworth throws a half hearted mid kick. Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Stokeworth's ribs. Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokeworth manages to avoid it. Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fighter is trying to get back to full guard. Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Stokeworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Stokeworth is pressing down on Fighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fighter is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stokeworth pulls his head out easily. Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Stokeworth throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely. Stokeworth uses his free foot to push down on Fighter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fighter. Fighter tries to reverse the position but Stokeworth maintains control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stokeworth looking to ground and pound but Fighter is blocking nicely. Fighter is trying to escape the mount.
Stokeworth stands up from mount. Strange move. Fighter leaves Stokeworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stokeworth rushes Fighter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fighter wants to break free but Stokeworth has control.
Stokeworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ultimate Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stokeworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ultimate Fighter has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Stokeworth's belly button to the back. Fighter is looking to wear down Stokeworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Stokeworth fails with a takedown attempt. Stokeworth moves into the clinch. Stokeworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter scores with a jab to the body. Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fighter lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fighter lands with a shot to the body. Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fighter is breathing heavily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stokeworth is defended easily by Fighter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ultimate Fighter will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ultimate Fighter's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fighter swings for the body but Stokeworth moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot. Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Stokeworth's belly button to the back. Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Stokeworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away. Stokeworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokeworth has him pressed against the cage. Fighter tries to break free but Stokeworth pushes him back against the cage. Stokeworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Stokeworth is trying to trip Fighter. He has hold of a leg but Fighter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stokeworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stokeworth defends it easily. Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stokeworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stokeworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stokeworth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fighter's guard. Fighter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stokeworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fighter is tightening it up a little... Stokeworth has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stokeworth reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stokeworth taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ultimate Fighter! Ultimate Fighter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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