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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kanu Mitzucuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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199 cm
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277 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanu Mitzucuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mitzucuik.
It looks like Kanu Mitzucuik has been cut.
Kanu Mitzucuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
The fighters circling - Mitzucuik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitzucuik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitzucuik thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitzucuik misses with a left hand
and Rodgers counters with an inside leg kick.
Mitzucuik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitzucuik lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodgers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitzucuik is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Mitzucuik is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Mitzucuik is squirming around nicely.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Colton Rodgers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mitzucuik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik looks to land a left hand but Rodgers moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Mitzucuik.
Rodgers tries to sprawl but Mitzucuik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodgers manages to get to full guard.
Mitzucuik wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitzucuik is one step ahead there.
Mitzucuik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitzucuik tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitzucuik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitzucuik is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colton Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanu Mitzucuik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitzucuik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mitzucuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitzucuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Rodgers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitzucuik manages to get himself to full guard.
Mitzucuik has his feet on Rodgers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitzucuik is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitzucuik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitzucuik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mitzucuik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodgers tries to buck Mitzucuik off but Mitzucuik is having none of it.
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.
Rodgers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitzucuik off and has taken his back!
Mitzucuik trying to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in full control for now.
Rodgers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mitzucuik needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Rodgers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Rodgers 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers.
Rodgers is riding his opponent, not letting Mitzucuik buck him off.
Kanu Mitzucuik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Colton Rodgers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mitzucuik avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Mitzucuik throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Kanu Mitzucuik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanu Mitzucuik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
Mitzucuik swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Mitzucuik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitzucuik advances to half guard.
Mitzucuik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mitzucuik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodgers tries to get to full guard but Mitzucuik has control of the leg.
Rodgers moves into full guard.
Mitzucuik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodgers has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers wants to stand and escape but instead Mitzucuik has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mitzucuik won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here.
Rodgers is controlling Mitzucuik's posture.
Mitzucuik 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Mitzucuik trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is pulling down on Mitzucuik's head to control his posture.
Mitzucuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitzucuik is controlling him.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Colton Rodgers.
Mitzucuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Mitzucuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitzucuik throws out a powerful jab.
Colton Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colton Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitzucuik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanu Mitzucuik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitzucuik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanu Mitzucuik!
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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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