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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alden Travis (ranked 7839 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Princiotta (ranked 6241 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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177 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alden Travis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Princiotta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Princiotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Princiotta. Those never looked like landing.
Princiotta looks to clinch
and Travis counters with a left and a right that stings Princiotta.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Princiotta, which made it look bad.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Princiotta.
Travis sneaks out the side door and pushes Princiotta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princiotta closes the distance and clinches.
Travis is pressed up against the cage. Princiotta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Travis down to the mat. Travis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Princiotta throws a sloppy head kick and Travis moves out of range easily.
Princiotta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matt Princiotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princiotta closes the distance but Travis moves to the side
and Travis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Princiotta thinking.
Princiotta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Princiotta wants it to stay on the feet.
Princiotta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princiotta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Travis tries to counter by clinching up but Princiotta breaks away and moves out of range.
Princiotta shoots in and drives through. Travis sprawls well.
Princiotta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Travis as he avoids it easily.
Princiotta throws a low kick but Travis avoids it.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Travis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Princiotta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis shoots in but no luck this time.
Princiotta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Travis.
Princiotta with the counter takedown but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Princiotta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Travis gets tackled into the cage by Princiotta. Princiotta maintains the clinch.
Travis tries to land a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princiotta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Travis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Princiotta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Travis is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis fails to pull guard.
Travis fails to pull guard.
Princiotta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Princiotta breaks from the clinch.
Princiotta shoots in looking for a takedown but Travis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Princiotta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Princiotta scores with a head kick. Travis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Travis is rocked!
It looks like Alden Travis has been cut.
Princiotta circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Travis to the canvas! Travis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Princiotta keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Princiotta!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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