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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow Deathgrip looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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124 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
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135 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Deathgrip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paul on the side of the head.
Ron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul takes the fight into the clinch.
Deathgrip managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Deathgrip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Deathgrip avoids the damage to the body.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Paul manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paul lands a knee to the body.
Deathgrip blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deathgrip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short left from Paul.
Deathgrip tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul prevents it.
Deathgrip takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deathgrip's brow.
Paul is pressed up against the cage. Deathgrip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul down to the mat. Paul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul tries for a takedown but Deathgrip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paul clinches.
Deathgrip tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paul.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Deathgrip tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paul lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paul obliges.
Deathgrip is breathing heavily.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deathgrip works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathgrip is one step ahead there.
Paul is looking for a triangle but Deathgrip pushes his legs off easily.
Paul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paul wants to stand but Deathgrip is controlling the position.
Deathgrip won't allow Paul to sweep him here.
Deathgrip won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deathgrip is aware though and is defending well.
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul controls Deathgrip momentarily but Deathgrip frees himself.
Deathgrip won't allow Paul to sweep him here.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deathgrip drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to move to mount but Deathgrip blocks the move with his legs.
Deathgrip tries to improve position but can't.
Deathgrip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deathgrip is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deathgrip does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Paul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deathgrip darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Deathgrip into the cage.
Deathgrip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paul stalling the fight.
Deathgrip tries to circle away but Paul has him pinned against the cage.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks with his arms.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deathgrip avoids it.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deathgrip tries to break free but Paul pushes him back against the cage.
Paul lands a good knee to the midsection. Deathgrip won't want to take too many of those.
Paul tries to throw a body punch but Deathgrip avoids it by throwing Paul back against the cage.
Paul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deathgrip is keeping busy.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deathgrip avoids it.
Deathgrip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deathgrip's defenses.
Deathgrip has Paul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deathgrip is defending well for now.
Paul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deathgrip regains guard.
Paul cracks Deathgrip with a solid left hand.
Deathgrip wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathgrip is retaining full guard.
Deathgrip will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deathgrip's guard.
Deathgrip is looking to escape.
Deathgrip has a hand on Paul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Paul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is looking to work his way around to Deathgrip's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paul is landing with some decent strikes but Deathgrip is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathgrip is looking to get to half guard.
Paul wants to control the pace but Deathgrip is squirming around nicely.
Paul wants to take his opponent's back but Deathgrip doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to take his opponent's back but Deathgrip turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deathgrip has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paul looking for a guillotine from mount but Deathgrip is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking to finish Deathgrip with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deathgrip!
Paul wants to take his opponent's back but instead Deathgrip manages to regain half guard.
Paul is nestled in close to Deathgrip, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deathgrip is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ron Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip gets back to half guard.
Paul trying to pass the guard but Deathgrip defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paul shoots in and gets a takedown into Deathgrip's guard.
Deathgrip keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Deathgrip pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage.
Deathgrip trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathgrip is keeping the position for now.
Paul is looking to advance position but Deathgrip has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip working Paul over with strikes here.
Paul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paul tries to hold on but Deathgrip postures up.
Paul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paul gets full guard.
Paul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deathgrip manages to get himself to full guard.
Deathgrip wants to get back to his feet but Paul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deathgrip is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deathgrip has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul is looking to stand up but Deathgrip isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
Deathgrip lands a couple of elbows.
Deathgrip forces his way into half guard.
Paul moves into full guard.
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Deathgrip defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Deathgrip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deathgrip throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deathgrip stacks Paul on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deathgrip!
Paul tries to buck Deathgrip off but Deathgrip is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shadow Deathgrip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Deathgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paul 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Paul!
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energy
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RATING
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