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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Metzger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franco Rockstar's chin.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Metzger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metzger moves to clinch but Rockstar breaks away
and Rockstar counters with a single leg into guard. Metzger didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Metzger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rockstar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rockstar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Rockstar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Franco Rockstar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Metzger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockstar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockstar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Metzger's face.
Metzger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rockstar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rockstar looking to finish Metzger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Metzger!
Rockstar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockstar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar controlling the position easily from mount.
Rockstar working for a submission but Metzger is keeping him at bay.
Rockstar with shots to the head and body - Metzger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rockstar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockstar controlling from mount.
Rockstar with good strikes from the mount here!
Rockstar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rockstar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar get's back to his feet.
Metzger misses with an uppercut.
Metzger gets caught flat footed, as Rockstar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rockstar is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rockstar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metzger gets caught napping as Rockstar dives in and scores a takedown. Metzger manages to retain guard.
Metzger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Metzger being controlled here, momentarily.
Rockstar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Rockstar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockstar throws a nice looking combination but Metzger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockstar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metzger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rockstar is in Metzger's guard.
Rockstar advances position into side control!
Rockstar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Metzger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockstar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockstar working the body and head with strikes.
Rockstar controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger is looking for a sweep.
Metzger is trying to work for a sweep but Rockstar has mounted him!
Rockstar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockstar working for a guillotine from mount but Metzger is in no mood to give up.
Rockstar controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rockstar drives through with a takedown into Metzger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rockstar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rockstar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rockstar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockstar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Franco Rockstar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rockstar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metzger has his takedown stuffed
and Rockstar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockstar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Metzger to get to his feet.
Metzger moves in looking to clinch but Rockstar pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Rockstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rockstar moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but Metzger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockstar fails to pull guard.
Rockstar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockstar trying to control the position here.
Rockstar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metzger is aware though and is defending well.
Metzger trying to control but Rockstar is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockstar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger is looking to stand up but Rockstar won't let him.
Rockstar is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rockstar keeping full guard, as Metzger tries to pass.
Rockstar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metzger's guard.
Rockstar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Metzger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franco Rockstar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metzger gets tackled into the cage by Rockstar. Rockstar maintains the clinch.
Rockstar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brian Metzger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockstar.
Rockstar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Metzger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar stands up and beckons Metzger to his feet.
Metzger misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockstar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rockstar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Metzger is trying to keep an underhook but Rockstar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rockstar stands up and beckons Metzger to join him on the feet.
Metzger tried to score with a low kick but Rockstar checks it.
Metzger doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rockstar counter with a right hand.
Rockstar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metzger quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metzger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Metzger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rockstar has passed into side control.
Rockstar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockstar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rockstar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Rockstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockstar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Rockstar!
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energy
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RATING
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