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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. Eubanks has chosen All Summer Long - Kid Rock as his entrance music. Floyd Eubanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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191 cm
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270 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Eubanks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eubanks looks to clinch
and Canmelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Canmelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Eubanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Canmelianenko is looking for a kimura but Eubanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canmelianenko to get the leverage.
Eubanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canmelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Eubanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canmelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eubanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canmelianenko.
Eubanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eubanks is just riding it out for now. Canmelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Eubanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Canmelianenko postures up.
Canmelianenko trying to control but Eubanks is working from the bottom.
Canmelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eubanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eubanks trying to keep a closed guard but Canmelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canmelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Eubanks is retaining full guard.
Eubanks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canmelianenko defends it easily.
Eubanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canmelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canmelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eubanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canmelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Eubanks's legs - danger averted.
Eubanks working for a triangle but Canmelianenko defends it easily.
Canmelianenko wants to control from the top but Eubanks keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canmelianenko defends well.
Eubanks trying to keep a closed guard but Canmelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Eubanks is looking for a triangle but Canmelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Eubanks has his foot on Canmelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canmelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Eubanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canmelianenko defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko slips nicely into half guard.
Canmelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eubanks is just riding it out for now. Canmelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Canmelianenko tries to pass to full mount but Eubanks defends it.
Canmelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eubanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canmelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but Eubanks is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodef Canmelianenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Eubanks does no damage.
Eubanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eubanks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eubanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Canmelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Canmelianenko throws a right hand that Eubanks ducks under and follows up with a left that Eubanks also avoids with ease.
Canmelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Eubanks sprawls well. He's pushed Canmelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canmelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eubanks tries to avoid it but Canmelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eubanks to the ground. Eubanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canmelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eubanks.
Floyd Eubanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eubanks misses with a wild combination.
Eubanks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canmelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodef Canmelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eubanks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canmelianenko but Canmelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Canmelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eubanks.
Sloppy strikes from Eubanks. Those never looked like landing.
Eubanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko looks to land a combination but Eubanks avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Eubanks.
Nice takedown defense from Eubanks. No joy for Canmelianenko on that attempt.
Eubanks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canmelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eubanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canmelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Canmelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eubanks actively working from the bottom here.
Canmelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eubanks is just riding it out for now. Canmelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Eubanks is in trouble now - Canmelianenko has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks is squirming around, avoiding Canmelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Eubanks tries to lock up and control but Canmelianenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eubanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canmelianenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eubanks is in a horrible position here. Canmelianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eubanks is now in Canmelianenko's guard. A big mistake from Canmelianenko there, giving up the dominant position!
Canmelianenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eubanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Canmelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodef Canmelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eubanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canmelianenko is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eubanks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Canmelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Canmelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Canmelianenko!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eubanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodef Canmelianenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Canmelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Eubanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eubanks looks to land a right hand but Canmelianenko moved out of range.
Canmelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Eubanks.
Canmelianenko moves away from the strike by Eubanks.
Canmelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canmelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eubanks.
Canmelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canmelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks fails to land the takedown.
Rodef Canmelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Eubanks with that takedown attempt.
Eubanks wants to clinch up but Canmelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Eubanks scores with the left hand. Canmelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Eubanks misses with a double jab
so Canmelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eubanks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Canmelianenko frees his head nicely. Oh but Eubanks has switched to an armbar! Canmelianenko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Floyd Eubanks!
A pretty intense looking Floyd Eubanks took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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