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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Waterman (ranked 2218 p4p, 19320 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 261 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Waterman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desi Kraag's chin.
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6 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
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270
28 - 45 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Waterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kraag sprawls well initially but Waterman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Waterman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Waterman is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kraag trying to control here.
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Waterman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Waterman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kraag.
Waterman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kraag!
Waterman working for a submission but Kraag is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterman moves to the back.
Kraag trying to control the action but Waterman just sinks the hooks in.
Waterman is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kraag has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Waterman has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kraag taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Waterman doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
Our winner, Henry Waterman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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