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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adan Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex FFavor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adan Blake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 cm
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adan Blake! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex FFavor! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! FFavor takes the fight into the clinch. FFavor is looking for a takedown. Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FFavor pulls him back up using the underhooks. FFavor tries to pull guard but Blake won't allow it.
FFavor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex FFavor. FFavor swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake tries to clinch up but FFavor circles away and keeps his distance. Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice uppercut lands for FFavor. That snapped Blake's head back.
FFavor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but FFavor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. FFavor shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense. FFavor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Blake darts in trying to clinch and FFavor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from FFavor. FFavor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FFavor off to one side. Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but FFavor swats him away and circles back towards the center. FFavor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. FFavor is looking for the big counter here. Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch. Blake has picked FFavor up - he's going for a ride! Blake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Blake working FFavor over with strikes. Blake controlling the pace. FFavor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blake passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blake decides to take the fight back to the feet. Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FFavor misses with a short punch on the inside. Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but FFavor shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Blake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, FFavor regains guard.
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! FFavor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blake uses it to pass to side control.
FFavor is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blake stands up and beckons FFavor to his feet. Blake tries to clinch up and FFavor counters with a nice uppercut. Blake closes the distance and clinches. Blake is looking for a takedown. Blake breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. FFavor clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage. Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. FFavor connects with an inside leg kick. Blake is looking to clinch. Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - FFavor circles away.
FFavor shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well. Blake walks into a left hand. Blake stuffs the takedown. Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but FFavor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex FFavor will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blake has FFavor up against the cage in a clinch.
FFavor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blake has hold of one of FFavor's legs. FFavor is fighting the takedown attempt but Blake gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Blake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Blake stands up from FFavor's guard - Blake perhaps looking for a knockout. FFavor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from FFavor. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. FFavor has taken the fight to the clinch.
FFavor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. FFavor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and FFavor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. FFavor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. FFavor moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from FFavor.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FFavor pulls him back up using the underhooks. Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but FFavor won't allow it.
Blake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Blake is standing up over FFavor. FFavor looks to escape but Blake dives into side control.
FFavor tries to improve position but can't. FFavor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Blake lands an elbow. Blake landing a few strikes. Blake decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Blake drives through and clinches with FFavor against the cage.
Blake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alex FFavor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. FFavor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blake circles away. Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but FFavor avoided it. FFavor lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FFavor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blake slaps away a takedown attempt from FFavor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blake tries to keep at a distance but FFavor has taken the fight into the clinch. Blake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but FFavor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alex FFavor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. FFavor tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
FFavor breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but FFavor won't allow it.
FFavor struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
FFavor drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. FFavor is trying to hold Blake in close to prevent damage but Blake has managed to pass into half guard.
Blake escapes and gets back to his feet. FFavor fails with a takedown attempt. Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex FFavor. FFavor is breathing heavily. FFavor swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake. As Blake backs off FFavor throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all. Adan Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. FFavor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Blake tries to clinch but FFavor moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adan Blake will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake takes a swing at FFavor's ribcage but misses. Nice takedown defense from Blake. No joy for FFavor on that attempt. Blake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. FFavor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blake. FFavor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice sprawl there from Blake as FFavor shoots in. Blake is looking for a counter combo. FFavor moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. FFavor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blake to keep the fight standing. Adan Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex FFavor. FFavor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. FFavor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blake just stands there and leans against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blake as FFavor tries to tie him up. FFavor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blake drops down looking for an ankle pick but FFavor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake avoids the head kick by FFavor.
Blake leaves FFavor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Blake moves into the clinch. Blake is looking to break free of the clinch but FFavor has double underhooks. Blake wants the takedown. FFavor is fighting it off but Blake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in FFavor's guard against the cage. FFavor is wriggling around but Blake manages to pass to half guard.
FFavor has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. FFavor wants to get back to full guard but Blake has mounted him! Blake content just to control the position here. Adan Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Blake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. FFavor taking shots to the head. Blake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Blake avoids the attempt from FFavor to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Blake. BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
FFavor wants to control but Blake is having none of it. Blake controlling from the full mount. FFavor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blake controlling the pace for now. Blake lands a couple of good shots and FFavor has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blake scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Adan Blake showed his dominance in that final round. I think Blake 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adan Blake!
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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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