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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Hilgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herteruiop Jertuaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herteruiop Jertuaser will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cooper Hilgers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herteruiop Jertuaser! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hilgers dives in and scores a takedown into Jertuaser's guard. Jertuaser wants to get back to his feet but Hilgers passes into half guard.
Jertuaser taking some punishment here, with Hilgers in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hilgers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jertuaser is looking for a sweep. Hilgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hilgers is nestled in close to Jertuaser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jertuaser taking some punishment here, with Hilgers in his half guard. Jertuaser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hilgers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jertuaser is looking to improve his position.
Hilgers is controlling the pace.
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. Jertuaser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hilgers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hilgers stops Jertuaser from getting back to his feet.
Hilgers stalling. Jertuaser makes his way to full guard, as Hilgers worked for a kimura.
Jertuaser trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hilgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jertuaser fails with a takedown attempt. Hilgers is looking to counter the offense by Jertuaser and move into the clinch. Jertuaser goes for a double leg but Hilgers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hilgers continues to drive forward. Jertuaser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hilgers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jertuaser. Cooper Hilgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser. Hilgers misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hilgers.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Jertuaser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jertuaser is letting Hilgers control him for a moment. Hilgers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Jertuaser throws a nice inside leg kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hilgers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are battling for position here. Jertuaser manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Hilgers dominated that round. That's time! Hilgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jertuaser is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hilgers dives in and scores a takedown into Jertuaser's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hilgers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Hilgers is standing up over Jertuaser. Jertuaser looks to escape but Hilgers dives into side control.
Cooper Hilgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jertuaser can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hilgers takes a little break here. Jertuaser wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Jertuaser wants to control but Hilgers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jertuaser is trying to escape the position but Hilgers is controlling the position. Jertuaser tries to bench press Hilgers off him but Hilgers keeps the position. Hilgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jertuaser can do to turn this around? Hilgers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jertuaser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hilgers working away.
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. Jertuaser pushes Hilgers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hilgers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Hilgers taking a breather here. Jertuaser is not content to let Hilgers control the position. Jertuaser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jertuaser is staying active underneath Hilgers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hilgers slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hilgers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jertuaser napping and manages to drive through into side control! Hilgers working away. Jertuaser is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Hilgers grinds an elbow into Jertuaser's temple. Jertuaser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hilgers off and has taken his back! Jertuaser is looking for a choke. Hilgers gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hilgers manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Hilgers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hilgers looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hilgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jertuaser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hilgers advances position into side control! Hilgers working the ground and pound but Jertuaser is defending the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Hilgers dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hilgers has managed to clinch.
Hilgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hilgers clinches. Hilgers breaks the clinch.
Jertuaser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hilgers defends well and Jertuaser ends up having to push Hilgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hilgers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hilgers misses with a low kick. Jertuaser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hilgers sprawls well. Hilgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jertuaser gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jertuaser shoots for a double leg takedown but Hilgers sprawls well. He's pushed Jertuaser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cooper Hilgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser. Jertuaser throws a head kick but Hilgers moves out of range.
Hilgers throws a big counter combination but Jertuaser scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jertuaser is looking to clinch. Hilgers clinches up with Jertuaser and pushes him back against the cage. Jertuaser has had enough of the clinch but Hilgers keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hilgers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jertuaser regains guard.
Hilgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jertuaser has eaten all the pies! Jertuaser is trying to hold Hilgers in close to prevent damage but Hilgers has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jertuaser works his way to full guard. Good work. Jertuaser trying to keep a closed guard but Hilgers is proving a slippery customer.
Jertuaser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hilgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jertuaser's head. Jertuaser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Jertuaser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hilgers with a flurry of punches that miss. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jertuaser looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hilgers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jertuaser wants to stand and escape but Hilgers is having none of it. Hilgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hilgers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hilgers is staying tight to Jertuaser's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hilgers is looking to take a break and control but Jertuaser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hilgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Jertuaser's head but Jertuaser avoids it well. Jertuaser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hilgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hilgers trying to control the action but Jertuaser is working from the bottom. Herteruiop Jertuaser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jertuaser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Cooper Hilgers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hilgers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Hilgers!
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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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