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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinh Dang Tieu (ranked 6037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strike Zombie (ranked 22027 p4p, 0 weight class). Strike Zombie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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198 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
22
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinh Dang Tieu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Strike Zombie ! The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zombie . Dang Tieu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zombie sprawls and moves away. Zombie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dang Tieu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dang Tieu has been working on his balance at The Kegerator - 650$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zombie . Dang Tieu fails in his attempt to clinch. Zombie swings for the body but Dang Tieu moves out of range.
Dang Tieu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dang Tieu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dang Tieu leaves Zombie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zombie rushes Dang Tieu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dang Tieu tries to score a body lock takedown but Zombie shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dang Tieu lands with a right to the head. Zombie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dang Tieu is looking for a sweep. Zombie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zombie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dang Tieu controls his leg. Zombie trying to mount his opponent but Dang Tieu defends it. Dang Tieu wants to improve his position but Zombie is controlling well.
Dang Tieu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Well, if Zombie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dang Tieu wants to improve his position but Zombie is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Zombie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Zombie scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Zombie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dang Tieu defending well though. Dang Tieu is breathing heavily. Zombie controlling the action here. Dang Tieu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zombie scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zombie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Zombie is figuring out what he wants to do next. Let's hope that Zombie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Zombie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dang Tieu sees it coming and defends easily. Zombie wants to stand up but Dang Tieu is controlling the position.
Zombie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Zombie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dang Tieu defend it? Zombie steps over the head and cranks it - Dang Tieu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zombie !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Strike Zombie !
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
26% |
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