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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Crescenzo (ranked 5196 p4p, 5195 weight class) and Damian Lamb (ranked 326 p4p, 328 weight class). Francesco Crescenzo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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184 cm
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francesco Crescenzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crescenzo's waist but Crescenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Crescenzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crescenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb pulls Crescenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Lamb is trying to keep Crescenzo in close.
Crescenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Crescenzo controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb tries to clinch but Crescenzo moves out of range.
Crescenzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crescenzo somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crescenzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Crescenzo has wrist control.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lamb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crescenzo, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Lamb misses.
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb stands up and waves to Crescenzo to follow him.
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crescenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crescenzo smiles and moves away.
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crescenzo is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo 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.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crescenzo has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crescenzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Crescenzo dives into Lamb's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb gets an underhook and turns Crescenzo into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crescenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Lamb manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb controlling the action here.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Lamb is just content to waste time from the top position. Crescenzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crescenzo working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily.
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb stands up over Crescenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Crescenzo.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Crescenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamb stands up from Crescenzo's guard - Lamb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crescenzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lamb tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crescenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crescenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown
and Lamb counters with a big head kick but Crescenzo shrugs it off.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Crescenzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
Crescenzo clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries to circle away but Crescenzo has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb has picked Crescenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crescenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crescenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lamb working a defensive guard but Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Crescenzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crescenzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Lamb is in trouble!
Lamb tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo pushes him away.
Lamb is controlling an arm, preventing Crescenzo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crescenzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lamb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lamb and Crescenzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lamb struggling a bit here.
Francesco Crescenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Lamb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Crescenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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