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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Werner Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Farenden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 cm
24
141 lbs
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170 cm
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Werner Foreman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Farenden! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foreman fails in his attempt to clinch. Foreman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Farenden misses with a few strikes there.
Foreman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farenden pinned against the cage. Farenden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Farenden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farenden sprawls well. Farenden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Farenden is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Foreman fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman pushes Farenden up against the cage in a clinch. Farenden looking for a takedown. Foreman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foreman darts in and clinches Farenden up against the cage. Farenden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Foreman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Foreman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farenden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farenden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foreman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foreman jumps guard.
Farenden preventing the sweep. Foreman working a defensive guard here.
Farenden stands up from guard. Let's bang! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Farenden gets a double leg takedown into Foreman's guard. Foreman is breathing heavily. Farenden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foreman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Farenden trying to control but Foreman is working from the bottom. Farenden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farenden. Foreman wants to improve his position but Farenden is controlling well.
Farenden missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Foreman is trying to control but can't.
Farenden is trying to control the action in half guard but Foreman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Farenden gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Foreman looks for a takedown but Farenden sprawls well. Nice sprawl there from Foreman as Farenden shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farenden throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease. Foreman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farenden. Farenden shoots in for a double leg but Foreman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Foreman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farenden but Farenden pushes him off and we're back to square one. Farenden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foreman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've been informed that Farenden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Farenden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farenden wants it to stay on the feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Farenden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Foreman scores with a four punch combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Farenden will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farenden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foreman. Werner Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foreman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farenden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Farenden moves into the clinch successfully.
Farenden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foreman walks away with a smile on his face. Farenden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Foreman moves into the clinch. Foreman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foreman closes the distance and clinches. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foreman. Foreman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman pressing his opponent against the cage. Farenden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foreman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Foreman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farenden uses from the top position. Farenden advances position into side control! Foreman is not content to let Farenden control the position. Foreman tries to bench press Farenden off him but Farenden keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farenden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foreman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Farenden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Foreman, who protects the arm well. Foreman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sloppy strikes there by Farenden.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farenden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Farenden misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Foreman trying to remain calm as Farenden controls from the top position. Foreman wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Farenden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Foreman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Farenden is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Foreman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Farenden gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Foreman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Farenden lets go of the hold and Foreman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Farenden! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Farenden waved his t-shirt featuring Pin Up's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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