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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson has chosen Can't F with da South as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 cm
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145 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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160 cm
28
144 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Offerson shoots for a takedown but Petunia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Petunia gets tackled into the cage by Offerson. Offerson maintains the clinch. Offerson is looking to take this one to the mat. Offerson pressing his opponent against the cage. Offerson pushes off an throws an elbow but Petunia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Offerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Offerson scores with a shot to the side of Petunia's head. Offerson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petunia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ping Petunia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Offerson. Offerson has Petunia pushed against the cage. Petunia is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Offerson breaks from the clinch.
Offerson rushes Petunia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Petunia being controlled against the cage. Offerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Offerson tries to clinch but Petunia moves out of range. No joy there for Offerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Offerson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Petunia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Petunia wants to get back to full guard. Petunia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Offerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Petunia is not content to let Offerson control the position. Petunia manages to get to full guard.
Petunia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Offerson trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom. Offerson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petunia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Petunia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Offerson is one step ahead there. Offerson trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Offerson wasn't active enough on the ground. Petunia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Offerson pinned against the cage. Offerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Petunia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Offerson tries to avoid it but Petunia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Offerson to the ground. Offerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Offerson shoots for a double leg takedown but Petunia sprawls well. He's pushed Offerson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Offerson shoots in for a takedown but Petunia shows good takedown defense. Offerson dives in and grabs Petunia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petunia pushes down on Offerson's head and hops out. Offerson rushes Petunia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Offerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Petunia blocks a body shot from Offerson. Petunia wants to take the fight to the mat but Offerson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Offerson wants a takedown but no success here.
Offerson decides to pull guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Offerson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Petunia shoots in and gets a takedown into Offerson's guard. Petunia being controlled here momentarily. Petunia wants to pass the guard but Offerson is keeping the position. Petunia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Offerson dives on top into guard. Offerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petunia is keeping the position for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petunia is on top in guard.
Petunia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petunia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Offerson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petunia has Offerson in his guard. Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petunia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Offerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petunia is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Offerson trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom. Petunia keeping full guard, as Offerson tries to pass. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Petunia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Offerson is one step ahead there. Offerson wants to control from the top but Petunia keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Offerson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Petunia leaves Offerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Petunia drives through with a takedown into Offerson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Petunia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Offerson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petunia has Offerson in his guard. Petunia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Offerson trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom. Offerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Petunia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Petunia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Offerson is just riding it out for now. Petunia eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Petunia is working for a kimura but Offerson is defending it quite comfortably.
Petunia seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Petunia dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Petunia gets a double leg takedown into Offerson's guard. Petunia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Offerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Offerson has escaped and now he's on top! Offerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petunia is on top in guard.
Petunia has gone for a leg lock! Offerson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petunia's guard. Offerson is looking to advance position but Petunia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Petunia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Offerson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Offerson and Petunia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Petunia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Offerson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petunia but great work by Offerson. Offerson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Petunia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Petunia is not content to let Offerson control the position. Petunia trying to control but Offerson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Offerson tries to keep control of the position but Petunia is staying busy. Petunia breaks Offerson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petunia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Offerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Offerson has escaped and now he's on top! Petunia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offerson controls the pace. Petunia wants to sweep here but Offerson controlling him for the moment. Petunia is looking for a triangle but Offerson pushes his legs off easily.
Petunia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Petunia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Offerson trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom. Offerson slips nicely into half guard. Petunia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Petunia keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully. Petunia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Offerson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Petunia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Petunia keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully. Offerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petunia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Offerson. Offerson has managed to clinch.
Offerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Offerson jumps guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Offerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Offerson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Offerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
44% |
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