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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zane Rutledge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zane Rutledge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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166 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Rutledge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Crazy! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crazy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazy has him pressed against the cage. Crazy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutledge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A bit of stalling here from Crazy.
Crazy leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Crazy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Rutledge tries to circle away but Crazy has him pinned against the cage. Rutledge is trying to break the clinch but Crazy has him pressed against the cage. Rutledge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rutledge working hard to break the clinch. Crazy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crazy manages to end up in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crazy working the ground and pound. Rutledge prevents Crazy from moving into mount. Crazy controls the position from side control. Crazy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutledge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Crazy taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutledge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rutledge struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crazy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Rutledge can't do much from the bottom here. Rutledge tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crazy easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crazy content just to control the position here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Crazy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rutledge is looking to get to half guard. Crazy controlling the position easily from mount. Crazy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutledge is looking to clinch but Crazy is avoiding it.
No luck for Rutledge with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crazy throws a body kick that misses and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Crazy shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutledge's guard. Crazy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rutledge wants to control but Crazy postures up. Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crazy on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crazy controlling from side mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Crazy dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Crazy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutledge on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutledge's guard now, I'm sure. Crazy passes Rutledge's left leg - he's now in half guard. It looks like Crazy is going to stand back up.
Crazy is taking a breather. Rutledge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crazy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutledge controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rutledge keeps control of the position for the meantime. Crazy controlling the action here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Crazy looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Crazy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rutledge is trying to control but Crazy passes into side control!
Crazy working the ground and pound.
Rutledge is rocked! Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Oh Rutledge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jonny Crazy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crazy controls the position. Crazy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Crazy is working Rutledge over with some ground and pound from side control. Crazy scoring with punches from side control. A big shot lands for Crazy! That's hurt Rutledge! Will he recover? Crazy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Crazy!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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