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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuchika Osprey (ranked 7839 p4p, 626 weight class) and Richard Volg (ranked 4262 p4p, 478 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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188 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuchika Osprey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Volg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volg leaves Osprey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Volg there.
It looks like Kazuchika Osprey has been cut.
Good shot there by Volg.
Osprey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osprey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuchika Osprey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Volg misses.
Osprey attempts a counter takedown but Volg avoids it well and moves away.
Volg throws out a loose jab but Osprey uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Volg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volg tries to clinch there but Osprey circles away.
Nice shot by Volg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osprey blocks a jab.
Osprey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volg! But no joy.
Osprey gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osprey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
Osprey tries to pass to full mount but Volg defends it.
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
Osprey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volg has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Osprey is trying to work for a kimura but Volg is defending well.
Volg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osprey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osprey is looking for a kimura but Volg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osprey to get the leverage.
Osprey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Osprey in particular looking to stall.
Osprey moves nicely into side control.
Volg is looking for a sweep.
Volg struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osprey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osprey taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osprey trying to control the position but Volg is working away.
Volg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osprey tries for a kimura but Volg is defending well.
Osprey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osprey has hold of Volg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Volg seems comfortable defending it but Osprey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Volg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Volg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Osprey couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuchika Osprey!
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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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