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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearian Highlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bearian Highlon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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225 cm
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300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kakashi Sensei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bearian Highlon! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sensei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bearian Highlon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sensei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Highlon's waist but Highlon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sensei off to one side. Highlon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Highlon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Highlon controlling the pace for now. Highlon landing strikes, looking to finish! Highlon punishing his opponent with strikes. Highlon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sensei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sensei wants to hold on but Highlon pushes him away. Highlon landing strikes from the mount and Sensei is in trouble! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sensei tries to hold on but Highlon pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Highlon controlling the position easily from mount. Sensei is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sensei trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Highlon controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Highlon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sensei is now in Highlon's guard. A big mistake from Highlon there, giving up the dominant position! Highlon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bearian Highlon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Highlon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Highlon looks gassed! Highlon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sensei looking for a sweep. Not yet Sensei, not yet. Sensei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Highlon manages to get himself to full guard.
Highlon is looking for a triangle but Sensei pushes his legs off easily.
Sensei tries to stand but Highlon is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sensei stands and throws Highlon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Highlon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sensei.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Highlon can do anything to dispel that myth. Sensei scores with a couple of short elbows. The strikes coming from Sensei are missing the target in this wave of attacks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sensei working away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sensei throws a strike aimed at the side of Highlon's head but Highlon avoids it well. Sensei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Highlon keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bearian Highlon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sensei is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Highlon moves into the clinch successfully.
Highlon pulls guard successfully.
Highlon has a closed guard, preventing Sensei from standing up. Highlon keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully. Highlon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sensei is controlling him. Bearian Highlon has got the better of the ground game so far. Highlon is breathing heavily. Highlon keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Highlon trying to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Highlon has Sensei up against the cage in a clinch.
Sensei is looking to break free of the clinch but Highlon has double underhooks. Sensei can't break the clinch.
Highlon has hold of one of Sensei's legs. Sensei is fighting the takedown attempt but Highlon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Highlon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sensei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Highlon wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving. Highlon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sensei throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sensei wants to sweep here but Highlon controlling him for the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sensei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sensei wants to sweep here but Highlon controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sensei trying to keep a closed guard but Highlon is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kakashi Sensei just wasn't active enough. Highlon looks for a takedown but Sensei sprawls well. Sensei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highlon avoids it really well and circles away. Sensei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Highlon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Highlon has Sensei up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sensei tries to break free but Highlon pushes him back against the cage. Highlon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sensei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sensei tries to break free but Highlon pushes him back against the cage. Highlon controlling the action here for a moment.
Sensei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him. Highlon prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sensei has had enough of the clinch but Highlon keeps him there for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kakashi Sensei will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sensei gets caught flat footed, as Highlon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Highlon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Highlon slips nicely into half guard. Sensei is trying to stand up here but Highlon is controlling him well. Highlon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Sensei is trying to get back to full guard. Highlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sensei gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sensei has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Highlon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sensei has tightened it up now! Highlon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kakashi Sensei!
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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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