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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aram Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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170 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aram Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez misses with a double jab.
Velazquez closes the distance looking to clinch
so Hicks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hicks 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.
Hicks 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.
Hicks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Velazquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Velazquez has escaped and now he's on top!
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velazquez defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velazquez advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez trying to control from half guard but Hicks is working away.
Velazquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Velazquez stalling.
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velazquez pulls his head out easily.
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velazquez is pressing down on Hicks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hicks is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velazquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hicks looks winded!
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Velazquez is nestled in close to Hicks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velazquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velazquez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hicks to get to his feet.
Velazquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks is not content to let Velazquez control the position.
Velazquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying desperately to improve position.
Velazquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lewis Hicks 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.
Velazquez tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Velazquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hicks did well to prevent Velazquez getting side control.
Hicks is not content to let Velazquez control the position.
Velazquez is really struggling to control Hicks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velazquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hicks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Velazquez lands strikes from half guard.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velazquez pulls his head out easily.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velazquez lands strikes from half guard.
Velazquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Velazquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velazquez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez trying to control from half guard but Hicks is working away.
Hicks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velazquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aram Velazquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velazquez wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Velazquez pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has his foot on Velazquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velazquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks working for a triangle but Velazquez defends it easily.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.
Velazquez 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.
Hicks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Velazquez frees his head nicely. Oh but Hicks has switched to an armbar! Velazquez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lewis Hicks!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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