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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Android Thirteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Android Thirteen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Android Thirteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Russel!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thirteen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thirteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Russel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russel managing to control the position.
Thirteen wants to pass the guard but Russel is keeping the position.
Thirteen stopping the sweep attempt from Russel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thirteen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel controlling the position well.
Thirteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Russel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thirteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Russel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thirteen wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thirteen trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Thirteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel controlling the position.
Russel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two 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.
Thirteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russel wants to control from the top but Thirteen keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thirteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thirteen, not yet.
Thirteen keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Thirteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russel defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel postures up.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Thirteen is keeping the position.
Thirteen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Thirteen is keeping the position.
Russel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel looking to sit in guard and control but Thirteen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russel pulls Thirteen in to control the position.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirteen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russel is pulling down on Thirteen's head. It's preventing any offense from Thirteen, at least for the moment.
Thirteen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirteen is one step ahead there.
Thirteen looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Russel managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Thirteen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thirteen leaves Russel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thirteen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russel to the ground. Thirteen is now in Russel's guard.
Thirteen being controlled here momentarily.
Thirteen looking to pass the guard.
Russel controlling the position.
Thirteen has gone for a leg lock! Russel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thirteen's guard.
Android Thirteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russel trying to control but Thirteen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel pushing down on Thirteen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thirteen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel tries to escape but Thirteen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thirteen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Russel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thirteen gets his way!
Russel just trying to survive but Thirteen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Russel is trying to defend against the choke here but Thirteen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Thirteen Tightens the hold and Russel taps out furiously! Thirteen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Thirteen!
A relieved looking Android Thirteen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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