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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos De Souza (ranked 4634 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulla Kebab (ranked 5152 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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186 cm
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190 lbs
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190 cm
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos De Souza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rulla Kebab! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Souza shoots in but Kebab avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kebab works the jab nicely. Marcos De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kebab gets caught napping as De Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Kebab manages to retain guard. De Souza drops back looking for a leg! Kebab is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kebab manages to kick De Souza off! De Souza jumps back into Kebab's guard. Kebab can't keep his opponent in guard - De Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. De Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Souza is trying to control. Kebab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. De Souza is pressing down on Kebab's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kebab is holding on for now. De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kebab keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Kebab is holding on for dear life with his legs. De Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kebab is just riding it out for now. De Souza eventually gives up the hold. Kebab won't allow De Souza to pass to mount. De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Kebab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. De Souza trying to pass the guard but Kebab defending well. De Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kebab does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. De Souza works his foot free and advances to mount. De Souza wants to take his opponent's back but Kebab doesn't allow it. Kebab has left one of his arms exposed and De Souza doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kebab screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza! Rulla Kebab spoke after the fight, saying '33,1'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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