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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaden Nox (ranked 5045 p4p, 2731 weight class) and Ancelot Marthimetican (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaden Nox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaden Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ancelot Marthimetican!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marthimetican to the ground. Nox is now in Marthimetican's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marthimetican swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nox is pushing down on Marthimetican's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marthimetican is fighting to maintain full guard but Nox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nox thows a huge punch but Marthimetican dodges it nicely.
Nox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marthimetican wants to get back to full guard.
Nox trying to pass the guard but Marthimetican defending well.
Marthimetican is concentrating on defense, preventing Nox from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marthimetican gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nox trying to control but Marthimetican is working from the bottom.
Nox is really struggling to control Marthimetican but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nox stopping the sweep attempt from Marthimetican.
Marthimetican controls Nox momentarily but Nox frees himself.
Marthimetican looking to control but Nox passes into half guard.
Marthimetican punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nox content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marthimetican defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nox.
Nox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marthimetican swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nox enables Marthimetican to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marthimetican content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marthimetican stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marthimetican dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marthimetican closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nox did well to prevent Marthimetican getting side control.
Nox taking some punishment here, with Marthimetican in his half guard.
Nox trying to control from the bottom.
Nox is breathing heavily.
Marthimetican with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox tries to get to full guard but Marthimetican has control of the leg.
Marthimetican is taking a breather. Nox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nox taking some punishment here, with Marthimetican in his half guard.
Nox is trying to maintain the position but Marthimetican is very close to passing his half guard.
Marthimetican wants to work for an arm triangle but Nox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nox wants to control but Marthimetican is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marthimetican is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nox sees it coming and defends easily.
Nox taking some punishment here, with Marthimetican in his half guard.
Marthimetican wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nox keeps working.
Nox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nox.
Nox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marthimetican prevents Nox from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marthimetican gets to his feet - Nox follows without any prompting.
Marthimetican closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nox did well to prevent Marthimetican getting side control.
Nox is refusing to be controlled, as Marthimetican sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ancelot Marthimetican dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marthimetican throws a head kick that misses.
Marthimetican fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nox, pushing him back against the cage.
Nox tries to score a body lock takedown but Marthimetican shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marthimetican breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marthimetican shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marthimetican is looking to take a break and control but Nox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nox gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marthimetican controlling the pace.
Marthimetican is looking to advance position but Nox won't allow it.
Ancelot Marthimetican has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nox is trying to stand.
Marthimetican is looking for a kimura but Nox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marthimetican to get the leverage.
Nox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marthimetican stopping the sweep attempt from Nox.
Nox has control of Marthimetican's left arm, preventing Marthimetican from doing any damage.
Nox wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marthimetican controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marthimetican slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marthimetican working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marthimetican in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marthimetican tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nox tries to buck Marthimetican off but Marthimetican is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marthimetican lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nox sneaks back into half guard.
Marthimetican has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nox is looking to improve his position.
Marthimetican is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nox is just riding it out for now. Marthimetican eventually gives up the hold.
Marthimetican controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marthimetican works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marthimetican lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marthimetican landing punches.
Marthimetican gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marthimetican manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ancelot Marthimetican showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nox fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Marthimetican's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marthimetican pushes Nox off and gets back to his feet.
Kaden Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marthimetican misses with a head kick.
Marthimetican closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nox managing to control the position.
Nox keeping full guard, as Marthimetican tries to pass.
Nox throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marthimetican uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marthimetican tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nox is looking to regain half guard here but Marthimetican keeps moving and retains side control.
Marthimetican decides to stand back up. Marthimetican steps back and let's Nox get back to his feet.
Marthimetican misses with a wild combination.
Nox fails with the takedown.
Nox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marthimetican to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marthimetican trying to control but Nox is working from the bottom.
Nox wants to stand and escape but Marthimetican is having none of it.
Marthimetican is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marthimetican is continuing to stall.
Nox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marthimetican is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nox wants to stand up but Marthimetican is controlling him.
Nox 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nox blocks a head kick by Marthimetican.
Marthimetican fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marthimetican gets to his feet. Nox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nox tries to land a front kick but Marthimetican steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marthimetican is looking to clinch but Nox is avoiding it.
Marthimetican throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marthimetican uses from the top position.
Marthimetican preventing the sweep.
Marthimetican trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaden Nox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ancelot Marthimetican is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marthimetican is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ancelot Marthimetican comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marthimetican has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ancelot Marthimetican!
Ancelot Marthimetican was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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