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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Donver (ranked 6486 p4p, 510 weight class) and Ranulf Drengot (ranked 3211 p4p, 325 weight class). Ben Donver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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190 cm
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Donver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranulf Drengot!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Donver as he checks the leg kick.
Drengot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donver counters with a good low kick that Drengot was not able to check.
Donver misses with a low kick as Drengot jumps back.
Drengot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drengot somewhat.
Donver tries to clinch but Drengot moves out of range.
Drengot throws a sloppy body shot
and Donver counters with a left and a right that stings Drengot.
Donver is looking to clinch.
Drengot tries to bum rush Donver with a series of wild strikes but Donver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donver looks to throw the jab but Drengot is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drengot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drengot has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Donver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranulf Drengot.
Drengot fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot shoots and misses
and Donver counters with a stiff right hand.
Drengot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drengot throws a series of punches but Donver avoids them all with ease.
Drengot shoots in but Donver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drengot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donver blocks a head kick by Drengot.
Drengot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donver.
Donver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drengots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drengot looking to score a takedown here. Donver is defending well but Drengot drives through and ends up in Donver's guard.
Drengot looks winded!
Donver is looking to stand up but Drengot isn't so interested in that idea.
Donver has his feet on Drengot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Drengot is predictable there
and Donver counters with a nice uppercut.
Drengot is rocked!
Donver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drengot is still on wobbly legs! Can Donver finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donver'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.
Donver lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drengot.
Donver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drengot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donver is defending well.
Donver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drengot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drengot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donver lands a shoulder strike.
Donver pushes Drengot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Donver.
Donver slowing the pace effectively.
Donver misses with some punches.
Donver is struggling to control the position.
Drengot looking for a takedown.
Drengot is trying to drag Donver to the mat but Donver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drengot seems to have recovered his senses.
Donver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drengot jumps guard but Donver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donver stalling.
A short right from Donver on the inside.
Donver working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donver.
Drengot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donver lands a right hand.
Drengot is trying to push Donver away but Donver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drengot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drengot tries for a takedown but Donver manages to get underhooks.
Donver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Donver.
Drengot is working for takedown but Donver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drengot can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drengot letting Donver take a breather here.
Donver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drengot jumps into guard, dragging Donver to the mat.
Drengot wants to control the position but Donver says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donver blocks the strikes from Drengot.
Drengot felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Donver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drengot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donver controlling from mount.
Drengot is looking to improve his position but Donver isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Donver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donver moves out of range of the leg kick from Drengot.
Donver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drengot.
Drengot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donver circles away.
Donver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drengot manages to circle out of the way.
Donver cracks Drengot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donver drops Drengot with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Drengot! Donver dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Donver!
Ranulf Drengot spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so disappointed, but I will be back!'.
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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
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