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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francois Permitis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
35
190 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryuu Masaru! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Permitis shoots in for a double leg but Masaru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Masaru misses with a few strikes there.
Permitis with the counter takedown but Masaru avoids it easily. Masaru scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut. Masaru shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Permitis is trying to defend but Masaru finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Masaru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Masaru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Masaru with the ground and pound but Permitis uses the opportunity to regain guard. Permitis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Masaru trying to control but Permitis is working from the bottom. Masaru throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Permitis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Masaru looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Permitis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masaru defends well.
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. Masaru wants to get up but he can't break Permitis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Masaru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Masaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Permitis has wrist control. Masaru wants to get up but he can't break Permitis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Permitis trying to strike off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Masaru lands with a shot to the body. Masaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Permitis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Permitis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masaru. Masaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Permitis manages to avoid it. Permitis now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Masaru scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Permitis or perhaps it was just good defense by Masaru, which made it look bad. Masaru is looking to counter the offense by Permitis and move into the clinch. Masaru moves into the clinch. Masaru missing with knees to the body.
Permitis is looking to take this one to the mat. Ryuu Masaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis. Permitis tries for a takedown but Masaru manages to get underhooks.
Permitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Masaru breaks from the clinch.
Masaru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Permitis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Masaru wants to take a breather but Permitis is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Masaru wants to get back to his feet.
Masaru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Masaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Masaru dominated that round. The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Masaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Masaru knocks Permitis to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!? Masaru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloppy strikes there by Masaru. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Masaru connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Permitis some visible discomfort.
Masaru works to advance to full mount. Permitis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Permitis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Permitis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masaru thowing shots but they're missing. Masaru content just to control the position here. Permitis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Masaru is looking to advance position but Permitis won't allow it. Ryuu Masaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Masaru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Masaru trying to pass the guard but Permitis defending well. Masaru is keen to just control but Permitis is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Masaru is looking for a kimura but Permitis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masaru to get the leverage. Masaru is keen to just control but Permitis is a slippery customer. Permitis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Masaru manages to pass to mount!
Masaru thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Masaru looking to control and managing it successfully. Masaru looking to control but Permitis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masaru misses with a head shot. Permitis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Masaru controlling the position easily from mount. Permitis wants to hold on but Masaru pushes him away. Permitis can't escape the position.
Masaru trying to control but Permitis is having none of it. Permitis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Permitis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Masaru drops an elbow to the side of Permitis's head. Masaru tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Masaru trying to control from Permitis's half guard. Permitis has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Masaru throws a strike but Permitis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Permitis throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Masaru dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Masaru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Permitis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Masaru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Permitis to the ground. Masaru is now in Permitis's guard. Masaru wants to stand but Permitis is controlling his posture from full guard. Masaru trying to control but Permitis is working from the bottom. Masaru 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masaru looking to sit in guard and control but Permitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Permitis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Permitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Permitis cracks Masaru with a solid left hand. Permitis wants to pass the guard but Masaru is keeping the position. Masaru wants to stand up but Permitis is controlling him. Permitis stands up over Masaru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Masaru can't keep his opponent in guard - Permitis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Permitis prevents Masaru from improving his position. Permitis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Permitis is working for a submission of some sort.
Masaru trying to control from the bottom.
Masaru wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Permitis is looking to take a break and control but Masaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Masaru is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Permitis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Masaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Permitis keeps the fight on the outside. Masaru lunges at Permitis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Permitis's hand. Masaru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Permitis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Permitis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Masaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masaru wants to stand up but Permitis manages to regain full guard. Masaru content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Permitis has locked up a guillotine! Permitis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Masaru is holding on here and Permitis must be using up a lot of energy. Masaru has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Permitis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francois Permitis! A very excited looking Francois Permitis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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
45% |
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