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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alzonz Appalusu (ranked 1351 p4p, 167 weight class) and Abraham Alcantara (ranked 2353 p4p, 263 weight class). Appalusu's entrance music is Rocky theme song. A fine choice. Abraham Alcantara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alzonz Appalusu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Appalusu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcantara's guard.
Alcantara has his feet on Appalusu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Appalusu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alcantara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Appalusu is in Alcantara's guard.
Appalusu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alcantara dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Appalusu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Appalusu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alcantara's guard.
Alcantara 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.
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Alcantara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcantara manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Alcantara's guard.
Appalusu 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.
Appalusu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alcantara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Appalusu has Alcantara in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Appalusu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alcantara is looking to defend but Appalusu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alcantara! Appalusu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alcantara taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu made sure to mention his sponsor, Rogue Clothing in his post fight interview.
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energy
A | B |
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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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