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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 3756 p4p, 4207 weight class) and Barry Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Bass looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Bass!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma rushes Bass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bass looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hanma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bass uses from the top position.
Hanma is pulling down on Bass's head to control his posture.
Bass drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bass has Hanma in his guard.
Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanma slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.
Bass is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma wants to pass to mount but Bass is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hanma forces the positional change into back control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanma is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bass is defending well though. Hanma let's go of the attempt for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hanma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bass defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bass is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hanma is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bass with him. Bass is trying to defend but Hanma has an arm under the chin now! Bass grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baki Hanma!
During a confident post fight interview, Baki Hanma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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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