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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massive Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris has chosen Deicide - Angels of Hell as his entrance music. Massive Attack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 cm
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197 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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189 cm
29
200 lbs
16 - 12 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Massive Attack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Osiris misses with a takedown attempt and Attack counters with a nice uppercut. Attack throws a leg kick but Osiris moved away. Attack slaps away a takedown attempt from Osiris, before circling back to the center of the mat. Attack fails to land with a series of punches.
Attack throws a leg kick and Osiris counters with a three punch combo that has Attack backing up. Attack nods at Osiris to acknowledge the strikes. Attack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Attack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osiris circles away quickly and effectively. Attack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osiris circles away quickly and effectively. Osiris looks to land a combination but Attack avoids it well. Osiris fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Massive Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Osiris. Attack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Osiris counters with a leg kick. Osiris misses with the body kick and Attack counters with a lovely shot to the body. Osiris has his takedown stuffed and Attack counters with a low kick, right behind Osiris 's knee. Attack throws an overhand right that lands on Osiris's shoulder, as Osiris tries to avoid the shot. Massive Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Osiris looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Osiris moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Osiris. Osiris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Attack to keep the fight standing. Attack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Osiris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Attack stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attack. Attack lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Osiris is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Attack trying to control the action but Osiris is working from the bottom. Osiris won't allow Attack to pass to mount. Still in half guard, Attack seems content to control. Attack wants to free his trapped foot but Osiris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We're going to have a standup here because Massive Attack wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Osiris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Attack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osiris somewhat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Attack.
Osiris throws a jab when Attack was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osiris slips a jab and a cross from Attack.
Attack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris counters with a flying knee. Nice. Attack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Osiris darts in trying to clinch and Attack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Attack.
Osiris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action! Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attack connects with the punch. Attack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Osiris shoots in looking for a takedown. Attack tries to sprawl out of it but Osiris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Attack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Osiris fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Attack misses. Attack throws a push kick but Osiris slaps the foot to one side. Osiris tries to clinch but Attack moves out of range. Attack swings widly with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a left and a right that stings Attack. Massive Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Osiris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Attack pinned against the cage. Attack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Osiris tries to clinch there but Attack circles away.
Attack pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Osiris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Attack can pounce on him.
Osiris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attack. Attack motions for Osiris to come forward. Attack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Osiris misses with a takedown attempt and Attack counters with a slapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Attack dominated that round. That's time! Attack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Attack scores with a spinning back kick! Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Osiris tries to clinch up but Attack circles away and keeps his distance. Attack misses with a hook. Osiris ducked under it nicely. Attack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Attack swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Attack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osiris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Attack throws a body kick that misses. Attack misses with a double jab
and Osiris counters with a shoot takedown. Attack fights it but they end up in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Osiris controlling from the top position. Osiris wants to control from the top but Attack keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Osiris stopping the sweep attempt from Attack. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Attack controlling Osiris's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Osiris was stalling too much, according to the referee. Osiris is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Attack lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Attack looks to land a left hand but Osiris moved out of range nicely. Attack digs a good body shot into Osiris's ribs. The crowd cheers as Attack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Osiris doesn't seem phased though. Attack connects with a single shot there. Attack thows a body kick. Osiris tries to catch it but that hurt him. Massive Attack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. An inside leg kick lands from Attack. Osiris is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Attack.
A low kick from Attack is predictable there and Osiris counters with a low kick, right behind Attack 's knee. Osiris avoids the body shot from Attack.
Attack throws a low kick but Osiris avoids it. Osiris shoots in for a double leg but Attack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Attack misses with an uppercut. Osiris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Attack as he jumps to the side. Attack scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Massive Attack is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Attack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Attack lands a nice hook to Osiris's body. Osiris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Osiris tries to clinch up but Attack circles away and keeps his distance. Osiris misses with a takedown attempt - Attack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Massive Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Osiris. Osiris closes the distance and clinches up with Attack, looking for a takedown. Osiris pushes Attack against the cage but Attack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Attack throws a leg kick but Osiris checks it. Osiris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Osiris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attack swats him away and circles back towards the center. Attack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Osiris ducks right into an uppercut from Attack. A jab lands there for Attack. Sloppy strikes from Attack. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Attack tries a low kick but Osiris avoids it. Crunch! Attack slams his shin into Osiris's torso. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Osiris takes one to the chin there.
Osiris is rocked! Attack tried to score with a low kick but Osiris checks it. Attack misses with a body kick. Osiris checks a leg kick. A jab from Attack does it's job there. Osiris is still on wobbly legs! Can Attack finish him? Attack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Osiris will feel that in the morning. Osiris seems to have recovered his senses. Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osiris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Attack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Attack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osiris. Osiris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Attack. Attack obviously looking to wear him down.
Attack feints and then cracks Osiris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osiris down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Attack dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Osiris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Attack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Attack tries to buck Osiris off but Osiris is having none of it. Attack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Osiris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Attack wants to improve his position but Osiris is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osiris tries to stand and escape but Attack is controlling the position. Attack is looking to control Osiris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Attack avoid being mounted? Attack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osiris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osiris's back! Osiris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osiris trying to hold on to Attack's head to control him but Attack postures up.
Osiris has a hand on Attack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Attack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Attack landing strikes from the mount. Attack trying to control but he's not successful this time. Osiris tries to reverse the position but Attack maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osiris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Attack trying to control but Osiris is having none of it. Attack working Osiris over with strikes here. Eric Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Osiris taking shots to the head. BOOM! Attack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Osiris is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Attack tries to control but Osiris wriggling away. Osiris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Osiris tries to get back to half guard but can't. Osiris reaches up to try and control the position but Attack seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Osiris rolls and tries to escape and now Attack has his back!
Osiris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Attack keeps control of the position easily here as Osiris tries to buck him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Attack's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Massive Attack showed his dominance in that final round. Well Attack 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massive Attack! Massive Attack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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