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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billiam Jimmyson VI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmyson VI comes to the cage accompanied by The Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium. Rocky Balboa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 cm
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billiam Jimmyson VI! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jimmyson VI throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely. Jimmyson VI fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Balboa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Balboa working away. Balboa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jimmyson VI is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Balboa throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Balboa in side control, throwing shots but Jimmyson VI defends. Jimmyson VI is trying to control Balboa's posture but Balboa avoids it. Balboa throwing shots but missing, from side control. Balboa working the ground and pound from side control. Balboa throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jimmyson VI knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground. Jimmyson VI being controlled for a moment. Balboa working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Balboa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jimmyson VI will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Balboa working the ground and pound from side control. Jimmyson VI parries the strikes from Balboa easily there. Balboa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jimmyson VI to escape.
Balboa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jimmyson VI some visible discomfort.
Jimmyson VI managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Balboa.
The strikes coming from Balboa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Balboa working the ground and pound from side control. Jimmyson VI is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Balboa tries for a kimura but Jimmyson VI is defending well. Jimmyson VI can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jimmyson VI seems a little lost for a moment, as Balboa dominates the positioning. Jimmyson VI can't do much from the bottom here. Jimmyson VI takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Jimmyson VI tries to buck Balboa off but Balboa is having none of it. A lull in the action here. Jimmyson VI avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Balboa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Balboa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Balboa throwing shots but missing, from side control. Balboa taking a breather here. Jimmyson VI struggling a bit here.
That's four 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. Balboa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Balboa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jimmyson VI to his feet. Jimmyson VI is breathing heavily. Jimmyson VI throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balboa's head.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut. Balboa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jimmyson VI to the mat! Jimmyson VI manages to get full guard. Jimmyson VI wants to control the position but Balboa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Balboa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jimmyson VI wants to get back to full guard. Balboa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balboa trying to control the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimmyson VI. Balboa blocks a head kick by Jimmyson VI.
Balboa drives through with a takedown into guard. Jimmyson VI wants to sweep here but Balboa controlling him for the moment. Jimmyson VI really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jimmyson VI trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
Jimmyson VI can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balboa controls the pace. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Balboa lands a couple of elbows. Balboa advances position into side control! Balboa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Balboa lands a nice forearm strike. Balboa 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. Balboa lands a nice forearm strike. Balboa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jimmyson VI to see if he's OK. Balboa working the head and body with strikes. Balboa taking a breather here. Balboa working away. Balboa grinds an elbow into Jimmyson VI's temple. Jimmyson VI can't do much from the bottom here. Balboa cracks Jimmyson VI with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Balboa working the ground and pound from side control. Balboa working away. Balboa cracks Jimmyson VI with a big elbow. Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jimmyson VI is looking to regain half guard here but Balboa keeps moving and retains side control. Jimmyson VI can't do much from the bottom here. Balboa just content to control the position. Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Balboa landing a few strikes. Balboa in side control, just content to control the action for now. Balboa working away. Balboa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Jimmyson VI is letting Balboa control him for a moment.
That's four 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. Balboa working the ground and pound from side control. Balboa lands a few punches from side control. Jimmyson VI is looking to regain half guard here but Balboa keeps moving and retains side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jimmyson VI tries to bench press Balboa off him but Balboa keeps the position. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Let's hope that Balboa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Jimmyson VI is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jimmyson VI gets caught flat footed, as Balboa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Balboa trying to control but Jimmyson VI is working from the bottom. Balboa throwing strikes from guard but Jimmyson VI blocks nicely. Balboa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jimmyson VI looking to control.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from Jimmyson VI. Balboa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jimmyson VI looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balboa is one step ahead there. Balboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Balboa stands and steps away. Jimmyson VI gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Horrible takedown by Jimmyson VI or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa which made him look bad. Balboa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jimmyson VI has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balboa is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jimmyson VI has hold of Balboa's hands but Balboa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Balboa wants to free his trapped foot but Jimmyson VI is holding on for dear life with his legs. Balboa prevents Jimmyson VI from standing back up.
Balboa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Well, if Balboa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jimmyson VI is in trouble now - Balboa has advanced to mount! Balboa unloading with bombs! Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Balboa controlling from mount. Balboa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jimmyson VI can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Balboa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Balboa wants to finish this one by submission but Jimmyson VI is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Balboa. Jimmyson VI tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jimmyson VI sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Balboa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jimmyson VI keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Balboa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Balboa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight! Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Balboa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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35% |
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