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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Protagonist will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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201 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Protagonist.
Sanderson tries to clinch there but Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist cracks Sanderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanderson slips under a jab.
Protagonist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiro Protagonist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Protagonist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanderson throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanderson is looking to clinch.
Sanderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Protagonist throws a right hand that Sanderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanderson also avoids with ease.
Protagonist takes a swing at Sanderson's ribcage but misses.
Protagonist drops Sanderson with a big left hand and mounts him. Sanderson is in big trouble!
Sanderson is rocked!
Protagonist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Sanderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Protagonist gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson staying out of range there.
Sanderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Protagonist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Protagonist throws the left hand but Sanderson avoids the punch easily.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Protagonist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Protagonist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.
Sanderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Protagonist tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Protagonist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanderson tries to clinch but Protagonist moves out of range.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanderson tries to clinch but Protagonist is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist swings for the body but Sanderson moves out of range.
Sanderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Protagonist tries to avoid it but Sanderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Protagonist to the ground. Protagonist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Protagonist misses the jab.
Protagonist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanderson slips a jab and a cross from Protagonist.
Sanderson looks to land a left hand but Protagonist moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
Sanderson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sanderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Protagonist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Protagonist throws a right hand that Sanderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanderson also avoids with ease.
Sanderson moves in looking to clinch but Protagonist pushes him off.
A big left from Protagonist misses.
Protagonist's corner calls for a 1-2. Protagonist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to clinch up.
Protagonist misses with a wild combination.
Protagonist Rushes Sanderson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sanderson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Protagonist Piles on the pressure and Sanderson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Protagonist!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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