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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Elliot (ranked 2396 p4p, 65 weight class) and Freddrick Constantine (ranked 2973 p4p, 119 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Freddrick Constantine was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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198 cm
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Elliot! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddrick Constantine! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Constantine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Constantine throws a head kick that half lands.
Constantine instigates a clinch. Constantine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Constantine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Constantine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Constantine prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elliot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Constantine landing knees to the body.
Constantine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Elliot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Constantine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Elliot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Constantine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Constantine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Constantine working Elliot over with knees to the body. Elliot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Constantine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Constantine tried to score with a low kick but Elliot checks it. Elliot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Constantine tries to avoid it but Elliot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Constantine to the ground. Constantine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Constantine is looking for the big counter here. Constantine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Elliot is landing a low percentage of strikes. Constantine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Elliot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Elliot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Constantine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Elliot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Elliot gets tackled into the ropes by Constantine. Constantine maintains the clinch. Constantine is stalling here.
Constantine has Elliot pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Constantine's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Constantine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Constantine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Constantine is pressed up against the ropes. Elliot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Constantine down to the mat. Constantine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Constantine misses with a head kick.
Constantine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Constantine just leaning against Elliot, taking a breather. Elliot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Constantine is defending well. Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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! Elliot jumps guard but Constantine turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Constantine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Elliot is breathing heavily. Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Constantine working Elliot over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elliot can't get the takedown.
Constantine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elliot's face.
It looks like Andrew Elliot has been cut. Constantine scores a nice knee to the body.
Constantine pushes Elliot back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. The referee calls for Constantine to work.
Constantine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Constantine obliges. Constantine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Elliot letting Constantine take a breather here. Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Constantine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elliot tries to pull guard but Constantine holds him up against the ropes and eventually Elliot drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Constantine taking a breather. Elliot goes for a takedown attempt but Constantine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Constantine throws a head kick that Elliot semi-blocks.
Elliot is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Elliot circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Constantine. Elliot falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Constantine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddrick Constantine! Freddrick Constantine is the new super heavyweight champion!
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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