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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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175 cm
25
155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust throws an overhand right that lands on Antunes's shoulder, as Antunes tries to avoid the shot.
Antunes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dust darts in trying to clinch
and Antunes counters with a takedown into side control.
Dust is looking for a sweep.
Dust controls the position for a moment.
Antunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dust keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust gets back to half guard.
Antunes winds up and cracks Dust with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust gets back to full guard.
Antunes preventing the sweep.
Antunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Antunes trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Antunes passes Dust's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Antunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antunes trying to mount his opponent but Dust defends it.
Antunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dust is looking to get back to full guard here but Antunes has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes swings around for an armbar but Dust sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Antunes's guard.
Dust won't allow Antunes to sweep him here.
Dust is looking to work some ground and pound but Antunes has wrist control.
Antunes wants to sweep but no luck.
Dust passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
We've been hearing that Dust has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are battling for position here. Antunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes wants to sweep but no luck.
Antunes is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Dust is looking to work some ground and pound but Antunes has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes working for submissions but it's allowed Dust to get to half guard.
Dust lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dust thows a huge punch but Antunes dodges it nicely.
Dust has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dust working for a submission but Antunes is keeping him at bay.
Dust is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is trying to escape the mount.
Antunes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dust wants to control the pace but Antunes is squirming around nicely.
Antunes is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Star Dust will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dust misses with an uppercut. Antunes saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Dust. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antunes can do to turn this around?
Dust misses with an uppercut
and Antunes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Antunes throwing strikes but missing.
Antunes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antunes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes with a nice head shot there.
Antunes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antunes won't allow Dust to sweep him here.
Dust is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antunes is aware though and is defending well.
Dust working a defensive guard here.
Dust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Antunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antunes passes Dust's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Antunes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Antunes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dust is looking to control Antunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dust avoid being mounted?
Dust is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Antunes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Antunes wants to pass the guard but Dust is defending well.
Antunes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Antunes.
Antunes is nestled in close to Dust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Antunes wants to pass to mount but Dust is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust trying to control but Antunes postures up.
Antunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dust has hold of Antunes's hands but Antunes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dust blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antunes.
Dust wants to get back to full guard.
Antunes throws a strike but Dust avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antunes is one step ahead there.
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antunes passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes working over Dust with some ground and pound. Dust looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Antunes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dust tries to get to full guard but Antunes has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antunes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Antunes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Antunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dust misses with a combination
and Antunes counters with a takedown into side control.
Antunes is working Dust over with some ground and pound from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Antunes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Antunes moves into full mount!
Antunes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes cracks Dust with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Antunes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dust can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust is desperately trying to improve his position but Antunes has a good base and remains in mount.
Antunes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Antunes has hold of Dust's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dust manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dust working to try and regain half guard.
Joaquim Antunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antunes looking to finish Dust with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dust!
Dust wants to control but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes scoring with strikes but Dust is staying in there.
Antunes with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes avoids the attempt from Dust to control.
Antunes with shots to the head and body - Dust looks very uncomfortable down there.
Antunes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust is looking to improve his position but Antunes isn't that keen on the idea.
Antunes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Antunes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Antunes lands a nice shot to the head.
Antunes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dust looks a forlorn figure.
Antunes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes landing punches.
Dust is trying desperately to improve position.
Antunes is landing with some decent strikes but Dust is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Antunes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dust is rocked!
Antunes landing shots from mount.
Oh Dust is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antunes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dust's face.
Antunes lands with some strikes.
Dust takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Antunes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Antunes!
Joaquim Antunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Only 3 rounds? That's nothing...'.
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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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