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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sargeant Cobra (ranked 8014 p4p, 626 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 6887 p4p, 598 weight class). Sargeant Cobra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sargeant Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra goes for a double leg but Lombardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lombardo continues to drive forward.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lombardo as he avoids it easily.
Cobra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobra fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sargeant Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobra but Cobra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lombardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cobra lands in his opponent's guard.
Cobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lombardo working for submissions but it's allowed Cobra to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo wants to improve his position but Cobra is controlling well.
Cobra seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo is trying to control but can't.
Lombardo tries to get to full guard but Cobra has control of the leg.
Lombardo trying to control but Cobra postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra is pressing down on Lombardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lombardo is holding on for now.
Cobra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lombardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobra.
Lombardo tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control.
Cobra trying to mount his opponent but Lombardo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cobra is working for a submission of some sort.
Cobra moves nicely into side control.
Cobra trying to control the position but Lombardo is working away.
Cobra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lombardo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cobra but great work by Lombardo.
Lombardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobra pushes Lombardo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lombardo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cobra tries to bench press Lombardo off him but Lombardo keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cobra is trying to get back to half guard.
Lombardo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobra, who protects the arm well.
Cobra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lombardo's best efforts.
Cobra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobra is trying to stand back up but Lombardo is controlling him
Cobra trying to control but Lombardo postures up.
Cobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombardo.
Cobra is not content to let Lombardo control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lombardo looking to pass the guard.
Lombardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lombardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lombardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sargeant Cobra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lombardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lombardo.
Cobra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Cobra shoots in.
Cobra shoots in and gets a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Lombardo trying to keep a closed guard but Cobra is proving a slippery customer.
Cobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombardo can do to turn this around?
Lombardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Cobra is pushing down on Lombardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lombardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobra is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo wants to get back to full guard but Cobra has passed into side control.
Cobra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lombardo tries to bench press Cobra off him but Cobra keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra tries for a kimura but Lombardo is defending well.
Cobra tries for a kimura but Lombardo is defending well.
Cobra wants to control for a moment but Lombardo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cobra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lombardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobra.
Cobra works his way into side control.
Lombardo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two 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.
Lombardo is looking to reverse the position.
Lombardo prevents Cobra from moving into mount.
Cobra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lombardo keeps working.
Lombardo tries to buck Cobra off but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombardo struggling a bit here.
Lombardo tries to improve position but can't.
Cobra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra advances nicely into full mount.
Lombardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cobra here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lombardo tries to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Cobra wants to control the pace but Lombardo is squirming around nicely.
Cobra is working for a guillotine from mount but Lombardo frees his head quite easily.
Lombardo tries to reverse the position but Cobra maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra working for a guillotine from mount but Lombardo is in no mood to give up.
Cobra tries to control but Lombardo wriggling away.
Lombardo tries to reverse the position but Cobra maintains control.
Sargeant Cobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobra jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lombardo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lombardo wants to control but Cobra postures up.
Cobra is trying to get an arm triangle but Lombardo is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombardo is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sargeant Cobra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobra shoots in looking for a takedown but Lombardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cobra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sargeant Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lombardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobra as he jumps to the side.
Lombardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lombardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt - Cobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobra leaves Lombardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lombardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cobra's guard.
Lombardo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lombardo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra is trying to keep Lombardo in close.
Cobra has his foot on Lombardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cobra working for a triangle but Lombardo defends it easily.
Cobra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombardo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cobra is in trouble now - Lombardo has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo looking to control but Cobra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cobra is trying desperately to improve position.
Cobra is working hard here to advance position.
Cobra wants to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
Cobra is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo has hold of Cobra's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cobra manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cobra tries to hold on but Lombardo postures up.
Cobra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lombardo is working for a guillotine from mount but Cobra frees his head quite easily.
Lombardo wants to control the pace but Cobra is squirming around nicely.
Cobra is working to get back to half guard.
Lombardo is working for a guillotine from mount but Cobra frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo prevents Cobra from getting the reversal.
Cobra regains half guard.
Cobra moves into full guard.
Lombardo looking to sit in guard and control but Cobra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cobra works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lombardo tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lombardo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santino Lombardo.
Well Cobra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sargeant Cobra!
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FIGHT
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