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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sleeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 cm
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Vader! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Sleeper ! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vader slips a jab and a cross from Sleeper .
Sleeper scores with a one two! Vader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Darth Vader has been cut. Sleeper 's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sleeper 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Vader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sleeper 's guard. Sleeper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sleeper wants to stand up but Vader is controlling him. Vader makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Vader has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Vader postures up in Sleeper 's guard and throws a big left but Sleeper blocks it. Vader cracks Sleeper with a solid left hand. Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sleeper works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vader controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sleeper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sleeper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vader manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sleeper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vader. Ground and pound from Vader. Nice strikes from Vader there. Well, if Vader 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.
Vader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Vader controlling the action here. Sleeper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vader.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vader lands strikes from half guard. Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Vader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vader lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Vader working the head and body with strikes. Vader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sleeper defending well though. Sleeper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sleeper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Vader is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Vader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vader with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Vader throwing shots but Sleeper is blocking nicely. Vader working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Sleeper taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Sleeper is rocked! Sleeper looks winded! Vader lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sleeper ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vader jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader! Darth Vader tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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