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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bio Frankenstein (ranked 1977 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Devyn Howell (ranked 238 p4p, 382 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 cm
30
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8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bio Frankenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devyn Howell!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell shoots in for a takedown but Frankenstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frankenstein enables Howell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frankenstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frankenstein trying to control the position.
Howell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Frankenstein is keeping the position.
Howell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frankenstein is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell pushes down on Frankenstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frankenstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frankenstein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well.
Howell is keen to just control but Frankenstein is a slippery customer.
Frankenstein controlling the position for now.
Frankenstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell is keen to just control but Frankenstein is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frankenstein tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Frankenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Howell slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frankenstein moves into the clinch.
Frankenstein gets control of Howell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frankenstein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Frankenstein is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell won't allow Frankenstein to sweep him here.
Frankenstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Frankenstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Frankenstein is keeping the position.
Frankenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Frankenstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell passes Frankenstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frankenstein tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell trying to control the action but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devyn Howell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frankenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devyn Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frankenstein to the ground. Howell is now in Frankenstein's guard.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frankenstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frankenstein tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein trying to control from the bottom.
Frankenstein is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
Howell is looking to pass Frankenstein's guard but actually Frankenstein recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Howell tries for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein prevents Howell from moving into mount.
Howell tries to advance position but instead Frankenstein slips a leg back in to half guard.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Frankenstein has recovered full guard.
Howell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frankenstein has his feet on Howell's thighs here. He's pushed Howell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Howell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bio Frankenstein!
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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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