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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Pettis as his entrance music. Anthony Pettis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Corleone misses.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Corleone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Corleone is trying to control. Pettis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Corleone trying to control the pace.
Corleone trying to control from half guard but Pettis is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corleone connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Corleone 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corleone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corleone.
Corleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but Pettis is defending well.
Corleone throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Corleone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Corleone there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone is working for a submission of some sort.
Corleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well.
Corleone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pettis reverses the position - he's now on top in Corleone's guard.
Corleone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corleone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pettis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis 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.
Corleone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corleone tries to get out of the position.
Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corleone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pettis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone looking for subs off his back but Pettis has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Corleone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt
and Corleone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corleone is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pettis fails with the takedown
and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corleone working the head and body with strikes.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Corleone is trying to work for a kimura but Pettis is defending well.
Corleone wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corleone.
Corleone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
Corleone is keen to just control but Pettis is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Vito Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone trying to control from Pettis's half guard. Pettis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corleone defends well.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Corleone lands a couple of elbows.
Pettis looking for subs off his back but Corleone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corleone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is nestled in close to Pettis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corleone is looking for a kimura but Pettis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corleone to get the leverage.
Corleone trying to control from half guard but Pettis is working away.
Corleone lands with a punch from half guard.
Corleone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Corleone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pettis is rocked!
Corleone lands with some strikes.
Pettis is still in real trouble! Can Corleone finish him?
Corleone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Corleone drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pettis! More shots from Corleone and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
Vito Corleone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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