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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Two Thibodeaux (ranked 4811 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Darius Frank Jr (ranked 94 p4p, 88 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Test Two Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank Jr is fending him off so far but Thibodeaux persists. Nope, Frank Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Frank Jr improves his position.
Thibodeaux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Frank Jr holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Two Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Frank Jr stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frank Jr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Thibodeaux successfully pulls guard.
Frank Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frank Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frank Jr preventing the sweep.
Frank Jr trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Frank Jr from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux wants to stand and escape but Frank Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Frank Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Frank Jr trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Frank Jr is looking to stand up but Thibodeaux won't let him.
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Frank Jr defends it easily.
Frank Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank Jr wants to get up but he can't break Thibodeaux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darius Frank Jr.
I think Frank Jr 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Darius Frank Jr!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Darius Frank Jr!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Test Two Thibodeaux!
Darius Frank Jr wins by split decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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