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SyFi 100 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Truth wants it to stay on the feet.
Truth jabs Resende right on the nose. Resende blinks but takes it well.
No luck for Resende with that takedown attempt.
Resende scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Truth is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Resende is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Resende prevents Truth from improving his position.
Resende is taking a breather. Truth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Resende seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Truth for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth is looking to improve his position.
Resende is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Truth has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resende trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Resende controlling from the top position.
Resende tries to free his leg and advance position but Truth is retaining full guard.
Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Truth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Resende controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Resende looking to pass the guard.
Truth keeping moving, preventing Resende from controlling successfully.
Resende showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Truth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Resende controls from within his opponent's guard.
Resende passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Truth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Resende tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Resende has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Truth is letting Resende control him for a moment.
Truth tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Truth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resende is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Truth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Resende controls the position from side control.
Resende looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Resende is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Truth's shoulder. That is not cool.
Truth is looking to regain half guard here but Resende keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Resende stalls from top position.
Resende wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Truth, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resende is trying to get an arm triangle but Truth is defending well.
Resende tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Resende slows the pace down.
Truth tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Truth is not content to let Resende control the position.
Resende is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Truth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wagner Resende dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Truth with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Resende changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Truth tries to avoid it but Resende manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Truth to the ground. Truth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Resende shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Truth.
Truth scores with a jab. Resende acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Resende throws a head kick that misses.
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Resende.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wagner Resende. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resende has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Truth finds it's way round the side to connect with Resende's head.
Sloppy strikes from Truth. Those never looked like landing.
Truth looks to score with a jab to the body but Resende is just out of range.
Resende fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Resende fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Resende blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resende tries for a takedown but Truth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Resende misses with an uppercut. Truth saw that one coming.
Truth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Resende counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wagner Resende overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Truth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Resende wants to pass the guard but Truth is keeping the position.
Resende engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Truth is trying to keep Resende in close.
Truth being controlled here, momentarily.
Resende stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Truth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resende wants to control from the top but Truth keeps moving.
Truth trying to keep a closed guard but Resende is proving a slippery customer.
Truth being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Resende moves away.
Resende ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Resende drops down looking for a counter takedown but Truth sprawls and moves away.
Resende tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Truth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Resende scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Truth doesn't seem bothered though.
Resende ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Truth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Truth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Resende tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Truth defends well and Resende ends up having to push Truth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnny Truth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truth looks to throw the jab but Resende is out of range.
Truth catches Resende with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resende shoots in and bounces Truth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Truth 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.
Resende has gone for a leg lock! Truth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Resende's guard.
Truth postures up.
Truth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Resende is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Truth off and has taken his back!
Resende has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Truth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Resende. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Resende looking for the choke from the back.
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!
Resende tries to get the hooks in deep but Truth pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Resende's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Truth is trying to break free.
Resende working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Resende is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Truth is defending well though. Resende let's go of the attempt for now.
Resende is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Truth 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 Resende gets his way!
Resende working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Truth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Resende is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Truth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Resende fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truth avoids it really well and circles away.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Resende sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resende attempts a counter takedown but Truth avoids it well and moves away.
Resende looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Resende shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Truth counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wagner Resende. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truth takes a swing at Resende's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Resende is defended easily by Truth.
Resende keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Truth misses.
Resende avoids the body shot from Truth.
Johnny Truth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truth tries to bum rush Resende with a series of wild strikes but Resende uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Resende uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Truth.
Truth scores with a sloppy right hand. Resende should have avoided that one.
Truth misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth lands a really nice looking cross but Resende seems unphased.
Resende fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Truth to the ground. Resende is now in Truth's guard.
Resende is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Resende wants to control from the top but Truth keeps moving.
Resende's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Resende passes into half guard.
Resende not doing much here.
Resende has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resende tries to pass the half guard into mount. Truth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Resende seems content to control.
Resende works his way into side control.
Resende is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Truth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Truth is trying to improve his position.
Resende wants to lay and pray for a moment but Truth keeps working.
Truth is looking to regain half guard here but Resende keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Truth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Resende is looking to take a break and control but Truth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Resende thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Truth is not content to let Resende control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Truth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Resende tries to advance to mount but can't.
Resende is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Truth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Resende wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Truth, who protects the arm well.
Resende is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truth is looking to regain half guard here but Resende keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Truth.
I think Truth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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