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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 236 p4p, 34 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 329 p4p, 51 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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204 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler fails with the takedown.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dassler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sidious was covering up waiting for the punch and Dassler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Dassler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Dassler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler thows a huge punch but Sidious dodges it nicely.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious wants to get back to full guard.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Sidious is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sidious is pressing down on Dassler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Dassler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sidious misses with a double jab
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dassler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sidious trying to control but Dassler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sidious to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dassler drops back looking for a leg! Sidious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sidious manages to kick Dassler off! Dassler jumps back into Sidious's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious managing to control the position.
Dassler postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Dassler postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Sidious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dassler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
Dassler with the ground and pound but Sidious uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sidious working a defensive guard here.
Dassler throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Rudi Dassler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dassler drops back looking for a leg! Sidious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sidious manages to kick Dassler off! Dassler jumps back into Sidious's guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious working a defensive guard here.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Dassler is fighting to break Sidious's control of his arms but Sidious is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sidious rushes Dassler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler goes for a takedown attempt but Sidious pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Sidious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dassler moves forwards but Sidious connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sidious has Dassler up against the cage in a clinch.
Dassler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Dassler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sidious after a bit of a struggle.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Sidious manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Dassler's ribcage. Dassler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dassler's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Dassler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Dassler's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Sidious. No joy for Dassler on that attempt.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious scores with a body shot.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dassler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dassler tries to advance to mount but Sidious denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious can't do much from the bottom here.
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sidious parries the strikes from Dassler easily there. Dassler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sidious to escape.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sidious manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sidious to regain full guard.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dassler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious can't keep his opponent in guard - Dassler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Sidious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well.
Sidious is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sidious still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sidious has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sidious's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Dassler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dassler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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