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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garuda Meow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken's entrance music is You Can't Bring Me Down. A fine choice. Paddy McCracken is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 cm
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paddy McCracken! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garuda Meow! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCracken has a takedown stuffed. McCracken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McCracken fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCracken swinging wildly here.
McCracken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meow defends well and McCracken ends up having to push Meow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McCracken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meow napping and manages to drive through into side control! McCracken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meow, who protects the arm well. Meow regains half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meow blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCracken. McCracken seems to be working for a kimura but Meow defends the submission attempt. McCracken looking for a submission but Meow manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCracken is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meow has escaped and now he's on top!
McCracken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Meow trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom. McCracken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meow passes into side control.
McCracken is looking to regain half guard here but Meow keeps moving and retains side control. Meow is trying to get an arm triangle but McCracken is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meow trying to control the action but McCracken is working from the bottom. McCracken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Meow is working for a kimura but McCracken is defending it quite comfortably.
McCracken works his way to full guard. Good work. McCracken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meow defends it easily. Meow got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCracken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meow has managed to get both his arms back between McCracken's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. McCracken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meow defends well. McCracken keeping moving, preventing Meow from controlling successfully. McCracken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meow is aware though and is defending well. Meow got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCracken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meow has managed to get both his arms back between McCracken's legs - danger averted. Meow pushes down on McCracken's leg and manages to get into half guard. McCracken won't allow Meow to pass to mount. McCracken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meow pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken actively working from the bottom here. McCracken gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Meow slips nicely into half guard. Meow is taking a breather. McCracken says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Meow trying to mount his opponent but McCracken defends it. Meow wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCracken keeps working. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Well, if Meow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garuda Meow will probably get the nod. That's time! McCracken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCracken as he avoids it easily. Meow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Meow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Meow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. McCracken looks for a takedown but Meow sprawls well. McCracken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meow to the mat! Meow manages to get full guard. McCracken wants to control from the top but Meow keeps moving. McCracken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCracken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Meow trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCracken has Meow in his guard. Meow trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meow forces his way into half guard. McCracken actively working from the bottom here. McCracken actively working from the bottom here. McCracken actively working from the bottom here. Meow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Meow trying to control but he's not successful this time. Meow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Paddy McCracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meow avoids the attempt from McCracken to control. Meow wants to take McCracken's back here but McCracken is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McCracken regains half guard. McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Meow is working for a submission of some sort.
McCracken trying to control but Meow postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meow wants to pass the guard but McCracken is defending well. Meow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. McCracken bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Meow looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCracken is one step ahead there. McCracken drops back looking for a leg! Meow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meow manages to kick McCracken off! McCracken jumps back into Meow's guard. McCracken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCracken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken looking to sit in guard and control but Meow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Meow wants to pass the guard but McCracken is keeping the position. Meow stopping the sweep attempt from McCracken. McCracken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCracken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Meow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!
Meow lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Meow. McCracken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meow is trying to defend but McCracken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Meow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCracken is working away from the top position though. Meow regains full guard. Nicely done. McCracken pushes down on Meow's leg and manages to get into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken seems to be looking for submissions.
Meow desperately trying to maintain half guard. Meow is defending against the submission attempts here by McCracken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meow is defending against the submission attempts here by McCracken.
Meow looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Meow wants to improve his position but McCracken is controlling well.
McCracken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meow is just riding it out for now. McCracken eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are battling for position here. Meow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Meow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Meow keeping full guard, as McCracken tries to pass. McCracken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McCracken drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCracken has Meow in his guard. Meow trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McCracken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Meow is looking to cinch up a triangle. McCracken throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Meow's body to avoid the submission. Meow has instead reached around McCracken's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Meow arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garuda Meow! Garuda Meow is the new lightweight champion!
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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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