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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seeam Punc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seeam Punc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Fresh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Punc could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fresh is defending against the submission attempts here by Punc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punc wants to control but Fresh is keeping him busy.
Punc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Punc passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punc is looking to stand but Fresh has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Punc looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fresh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Punc wants to stand but Fresh has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fresh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fresh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Punc throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fresh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Punc trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Punc tries to free his leg and advance position but Fresh is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Punc counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh shoots in looking for a takedown. Punc tries to sprawl out of it but Fresh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Punc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fresh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Punc defends well and Fresh ends up having to push Punc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seeam Punc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Fresh.
Fresh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punc avoids it really well and circles away.
Fresh looks winded!
Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punc's waist but Punc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
Punc seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fresh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fresh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Punc is trying to pull guard but Fresh has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fresh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punc is working for takedown but Fresh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Punc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fresh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Punc tries for a takedown but Fresh manages to get underhooks.
Fresh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Punc lands a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fresh trying to keep a closed guard but Punc is proving a slippery customer.
Punc tries to stand but Fresh is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seeam Punc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Punc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Punc showed some decent athleticism there.
Fresh trying to control from the bottom.
Fresh missing with punches from the bottom.
Punc performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fresh defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh is looking for a sweep. Punc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punc trying to control from half guard but Fresh is working away.
Punc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fresh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fresh shoots in looking for a takedown. Punc tries to sprawl out of it but Fresh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Punc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fresh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Punc gets a takedown into half guard.
Punc wants to free his trapped foot but Fresh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Punc prevents Fresh from improving his position.
Punc stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punc trying to control from half guard but Fresh is working away.
Fresh is pressing down on Punc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fresh pulls Punc in close to his closed guard and prevents Punc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Punc is looking to pass into half guard but Fresh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fresh is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Punc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fresh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fresh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fresh wants to get up but he can't break Punc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fresh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seeam Punc dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fresh darts in looking for a takedown but Punc gets double underhooks and turns Fresh into the cage.
Punc blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Punc thows a leg kick but Fresh checks it
and Fresh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Punc has a takedown stuffed.
Punc has closed the distance and engaged Fresh in a clinch.
Punc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Punc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punc pulls Fresh in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fresh preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Punc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fresh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Punc doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fresh wants to pass the guard but Punc is keeping the position.
Punc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresh manages to get himself to full guard.
Fresh keeping full guard, as Punc tries to pass.
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.
Fresh has a closed guard, preventing Punc from standing up.
Fresh seems keen to control Punc's posture.
Fresh is looking to stand up but Punc isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fresh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punc avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punc tries to clinch up but Fresh circles away and keeps his distance.
Punc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
Fresh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fresh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punc is keeping the position for now.
Punc trying to keep a closed guard but Fresh is proving a slippery customer.
Punc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fresh uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punc seems a little lost for a moment, as Fresh dominates the positioning.
Punc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fresh off and has taken his back!
Punc avoiding Fresh 's attempts to control his hands.
Fresh is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seeam Punc.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seeam Punc!
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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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