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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Honeypott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manfred Honeypott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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178 lbs
2 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manfred Honeypott!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeypott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backlund.
Honeypott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Backlund wants to clinch up but Honeypott keeps it at a distance.
Backlund tries to clinch but Honeypott moves out of range.
Backlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honeypott moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Honeypott enables Backlund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Honeypott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Honeypott keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honeypott keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund stands up and waves to Honeypott to follow him.
Manfred Honeypott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Backlund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honeypott lands a two punch combo.
Backlund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Honeypott takes a step back to recover.
Backlund rushes Honeypott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Backlund pulls guard.
Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Backlund has his feet on Honeypott's thighs here. He's pushed Honeypott 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! Honeypott screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Backlund!
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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
47% |
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