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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Gaines (ranked 23431 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Puskas (ranked 5085 p4p, 0 weight class). Milan Puskas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norberto Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Puskas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puskas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaines!
Gaines tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gaines is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puskas throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gaines avoids the strikes from Puskas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puskas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puskas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puskas connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gaines to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gaines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puskas on the ground.
Puskas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gaines knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gaines for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaines covering up well under a series of strikes from Puskas.
Puskas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gaines is trying to get back to his feet but Puskas has full control of the position and if anything, Gaines has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Puskas missing with punches from the back.
Puskas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four 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.
Gaines is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gaines fending off the submission attempt from Puskas.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puskas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Puskas dominated that round.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puskas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaines to the mat! Gaines manages to get full guard.
Puskas is standing up over Gaines. Gaines looks to escape but Puskas dives into side control.
Puskas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puskas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gaines to his feet.
Puskas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Puskas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puskas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gaines to get to his feet.
Puskas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaines feinted with a counter takedown.
Norberto Gaines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puskas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaines is trying to get back to his feet.
Puskas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines tries to improve position but can't.
Puskas is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaines is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Puskas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puskas stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puskas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaines!
Puskas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Puskas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Puskas crashes against the mat.
Puskas controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puskas stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Puskas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Puskas wants to counter the offense by Gaines and move into the clinch position.
Puskas misses with a double jab.
Puskas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaines is trying to break the clinch but Puskas has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puskas tries to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling the position.
Puskas tries to circle away but Gaines has him pinned against the cage.
Gaines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaines has a couple of punches blocked by Puskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines tries to pull guard but Puskas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaines drops back down to his feet.
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puskas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puskas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gaines's brow.
Puskas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puskas up against the cage.
Puskas can't break the clinch.
Puskas is pushing Gaines up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Puskas has Gaines pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puskas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaines tumbling to the mat - Puskas dives into Gaines's guard.
Gaines is wriggling around but Puskas manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puskas not doing much here.
Puskas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puskas not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Puskas is on him like a limpet, forcing Gaines back against the cage.
Puskas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gaines is trying to keep an underhook but Puskas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gaines is trying to escape back to his feet but Puskas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Puskas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puskas closes the distance and clinches.
Puskas manages to pull guard.
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Puskas's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puskas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gaines is trying to get back to full guard.
Puskas not doing much here.
Gaines is in trouble now - Puskas has advanced to mount!
Norberto Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milan Puskas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Milan Puskas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puskas controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Puskas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puskas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Puskas!
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RATING
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