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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pranav Kumaran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Barath (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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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pranav Kumaran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Barath!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumaran doesn't manage to clinch there - Barath circles away.
Barath wants to counter with a clinch but Kumaran pushes him away.
Barath blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Barath unleashes a big counter combination but Kumaran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kumaran takes the fight into the clinch.
Barath's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barath scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumaran prevents the takedown attempt.
Barath has Kumaran pressed against the cage, preventing Kumaran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumaran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barath dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barath is trying to pull guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barath gets a clinch.
Barath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kumaran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Kumaran is looking to clinch.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barath moves into the clinch successfully.
Barath manages to break the clinch.
Barath rushes Kumaran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barath closes the distance and clinches.
Barath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran looks to clinch
and Barath counters with a left and a right that stings Kumaran.
Barath tries a head kick but it misses.
Barath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kumaran has Barath pressed against the cage, preventing Barath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barath tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Kumaran.
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumaran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here.
Barath looks winded!
Kumaran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch but Barath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barath dives in and grabs Kumaran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumaran pushes down on Barath's head and hops out.
Kumaran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumaran wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumaran circles away.
Kumaran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumaran wants to clinch up but Barath keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barath only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kumaran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kumaran to keep the fight standing.
Kumaran letting Barath take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it misses.
Barath manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Barath is breathing heavily.
Kumaran darts in and clinches Barath up against the cage.
Barath wants to take the fight to the mat but Kumaran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barath avoiding damage.
Barath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barath jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barath misses.
As Barath looks to move away, Kumaran throws a big counter combo but Barath just gets out of the way.
Barath tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumaran swivels and escapes.
Barath fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kumaran.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kumaran.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barath moves into range and clinches up with Kumaran.
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barath blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Barath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barath is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kumaran tries to clinch but Barath is having none of it.
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Pranav Kumaran is winning the standup battle so far.
Kumaran clinches with his opponent.
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Barath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Kumaran. No joy for Barath on that attempt.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Barath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumaran avoids the head kick by Barath.
Kumaran lands a high kick!
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kumaran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Kumaran lands but Barath takes it in his stride.
Kumaran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barath.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Barath moves out of range.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barath clinches.
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath throws a front kick that sends Kumaran stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barath lands a nice shot that snaps Kumaran's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumaran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barath somewhat.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barath shoots in but no luck this time.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barath has closed the distance and engaged Kumaran in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumaran is pressed up against the cage. Barath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumaran down to the mat. Kumaran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumaran sprawls well. Kumaran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barath gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumaran moves in looking to clinch but Barath pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumaran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumaran wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumaran is looking to clinch but Barath is avoiding it.
Barath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barath shoots in for a double leg but Kumaran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Kumaran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barath shoots and misses
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Barath.
Kumaran gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumaran walks away with a smile on his face. Barath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barath blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Despite the aggression on Barath's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumaran as he avoids it easily.
Barath shoots for a takedown but Kumaran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barath.
Kumaran sneaks out the side door and pushes Barath away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumaran looks to clinch
and Barath counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pranav Kumaran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kumaran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranav Kumaran!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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