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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuan Riley (ranked 8245 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Arechavaleta (ranked 4202 p4p, 546 weight class). Tuan Riley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
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185 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tuan Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pancho Arechavaleta!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley rushes Arechavaleta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arechavaleta breaks from the clinch.
Arechavaleta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Riley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley blocks a head kick by Arechavaleta.
It looked like Riley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arechavaleta misses with a body kick.
Pancho Arechavaleta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Riley rushes Arechavaleta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riley breaks from the clinch.
Arechavaleta tries to land a front kick but Riley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arechavaleta misses with a kick to the body.
Arechavaleta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arechavaleta!
Arechavaleta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Riley takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arechavaleta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arechavaleta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arechavaleta wants to take the fight to the mat but Riley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley jumps guard but Arechavaleta stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arechavaleta is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position.
Arechavaleta is trying to force a seperation but Riley has the dominant position.
Riley goes for a takedown attempt but Arechavaleta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuan Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arechavaleta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley thumps Arechavaleta with a low kick.
Arechavaleta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riley's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arechavaleta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arechavaleta thuds his shin into the meat of Riley's side.
Arechavaleta throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.
Arechavaleta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arechavaleta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arechavaleta working away.
Arechavaleta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riley parries the strikes from Arechavaleta easily there. Arechavaleta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Riley to escape.
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but Arechavaleta keeps moving and retains side control.
Arechavaleta lands an elbow.
Arechavaleta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tuan Riley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Riley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arechavaleta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arechavaleta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arechavaleta throws a big right hand that misses.
Riley pulls Arechavaleta in close to his closed guard and prevents Arechavaleta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arechavaleta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arechavaleta wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arechavaleta throwing strikes from guard but Riley blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Arechavaleta from controlling successfully.
Arechavaleta lands a couple of elbows.
Arechavaleta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arechavaleta postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arechavaleta chips away with some ground and pound.
Arechavaleta works over Riley with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arechavaleta wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Arechavaleta chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arechavaleta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Riley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arechavaleta loads up on a big left hand. Riley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Arechavaleta looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Riley can't hide his disappointment, as Arechavaleta celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pancho Arechavaleta!
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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
37% |
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