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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Pilapil (ranked 4514 p4p, 153 weight class) and Ghost Rider (ranked 3809 p4p, 133 weight class). Pilapil comes to the cage accompanied by I love the Diaz Brothers. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
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190 cm
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ernesto Pilapil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ghost Rider!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilapil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pilapil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rider back to the cage. Pilapil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rider clinches with his opponent.
Pilapil managing to block the knees to the body from Rider.
Rider breaks from the clinch.
Rider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilapil looking to slow down the pace here.
Pilapil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rider manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pilapil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilapil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pilapil.
Pilapil swings for the body but Rider moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilapil tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
Pilapil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pilapil throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Pilapil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rider keeps control of Pilapil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pilapil can't break the clinch.
Rider keeps control of Pilapil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rider turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilapil wants to get back to his feet but Rider is dominant here and he's now got Pilapil's back!
You can see the frustration on Pilapil's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rider is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pilapil 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 Rider gets his way!
Rider has the hooks in. Pilapil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Rider is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pilapil is defending well though. Rider let's go of the attempt for now.
Pilapil trying to get back to his feet but Rider is in full control for now.
Rider scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider keeps control of the position as Pilapil tries to break free.
Pilapil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
Pilapil just trying to survive but Rider is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pilapil is taking damage to the body and head.
Rider controlling from the back.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Pilapil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rider looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil tries to roll but Rider sticks to his back.
Rider controls the action.
Pilapil wants to escape the position.
Rider is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rider is landing with strikes. Pilapil can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Rider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pilapil misses with a right hand
and Rider counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pilapil!
Pilapil wants to get back to his feet but Rider is dominant here and he's now got Pilapil's back!
Pilapil trying to control the hands but Rider won't let him.
Rider biding his time, controlling Pilapil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider has the hooks in. Pilapil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pilapil is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pilapil is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider is riding his opponent, not letting Pilapil buck him off.
Pilapil is really stuck here.
Rider is punishing Pilapil with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rider is hanging on to Pilapil's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilapil is working hard here to advance position.
Rider is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pilapil wants to get back to his feet.
Rider biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pilapil is defending well though. Rider let's go of the attempt for now.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Pilapil trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rider looking for the choke but no joy.
Rider has the hooks in. Pilapil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pilapil can't escape the position.
Rider has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pilapil's body.
Rider is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rider not allowing Pilapil to control his hands.
Rider trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pilapil doesn't escape.
That's four 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.
Rider patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rider working for the choke.
Rider trying to control.
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilapil tries to escape but Rider has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pilapil defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rider's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Rider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pilapil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pilapil throws a leg kick
so Rider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pilapil looking to control.
Pilapil is looking to stand up but Rider isn't so interested in that idea.
Rider is in close to Pilapil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rider slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilapil is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Rider.
Pilapil is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pilapil wants to control but Rider is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rider lands with a punch from half guard.
Rider prevents Pilapil from improving his position.
Rider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rider controlling his opponent.
Pilapil tries to hold on but Rider postures up.
Rider is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pilapil to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pilapil shrugs it off.
Ghost Rider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rider lands a nice shot to the head.
Rider controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Rider has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilapil is trying to reverse the position but instead Rider has taken his back - oops!
Rider controls the position.
Rider looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pilapil trying to control the hands but Rider breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rider avoiding Pilapil 's attempts to control his hands.
Rider 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.
Ernesto Pilapil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rider has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pilapil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rider.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilapil is trying to stand back up.
Ghost Rider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghost Rider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rider 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghost Rider!
In defeat, Ernesto Pilapil stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity.. my opponent is tough. He came a better man tonight.. congrats to him.'.
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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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