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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Di Scola (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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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Arsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Di Scola!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Scola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arsic lands a nice elbow.
Di Scola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Di Scola wants a takedown but no success here.
Di Scola has clasped his hands together around Arsic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arsic regains half guard, as Di Scola was trying to land strikes.
Arsic is looking to improve his position.
Arsic pushes Di Scola off looking to stand but Di Scola dives back in and keeps control.
Di Scola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arsic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arsic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Di Scola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arsic is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Di Scola.
Arsic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Di Scola throws an elbow that misses. Arsic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Di Scola's guard. Nice move by Arsic!
Di Scola wants to get back to his feet but Arsic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arsic pushing down on Di Scola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Di Scola is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arsic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arsic trying to control from half guard but Di Scola is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsic is really struggling to control Di Scola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafal Arsic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Di Scola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arsic clinches up with Di Scola and pushes him back against the cage.
Di Scola goes for a takedown attempt but Arsic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Di Scola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic gets a clinch.
Arsic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arsic misses with an elbow over the top.
Di Scola is working for takedown but Arsic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rafal Arsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Di Scola.
Arsic lands a nice elbow.
Arsic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Di Scola avoids the elbow strike from Arsic, against the cage.
Di Scola blocks the elbow strike.
Arsic lands an elbow just above Di Scola 's eye.
Di Scola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Di Scola.
Di Scola blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arsic lands an elbow inside that Di Scola shrugs off.
Arsic lands a nice elbow.
Di Scola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Arsic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arsic is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arsic tries to get to full guard but Di Scola has control of the leg.
Di Scola working Arsic over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsic tries to kick Di Scola off but Di Scola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arsic is looking to improve his position.
Arsic wants to control but Di Scola is keeping busy.
Di Scola thows a huge punch but Arsic dodges it nicely.
Di Scola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arsic defending well though.
Di Scola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arsic defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arsic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Di Scola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arsic wants to control but Di Scola is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Di Scola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arsic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arsic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arsic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Di Scola clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Di Scola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arsic.
I really don't envy Di Scola right now.
Will Arsic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Di Scola rolls, trying to escape but Arsic keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic wants to control but Di Scola is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arsic has the hooks in. Di Scola is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Di Scola is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Arsic on his back. Arsic looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Di Scola has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafal Arsic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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