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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumble Johnson (ranked 3443 p4p, 344 weight class) and Bomb Squad Lighting Hands (ranked 6143 p4p, 501 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Where The Hood At?. 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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190 cm
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255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumble Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bomb Squad Lighting Hands! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lighting Hands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Lighting Hands throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson pushes Lighting Hands up against the cage in a clinch. Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lighting Hands backwards. Lighting Hands wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson pushes Lighting Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bomb Squad Lighting Hands has been cut. Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lighting Hands backwards. Lighting Hands is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Johnson pushes Lighting Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lighting Hands's efforts to push away. Lighting Hands is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now. Nice body punch from Johnson. Lighting Hands looks winded! Johnson connects with a big uppercut there that sends Lighting Hands tumbling to the ground! Johnson follows him down into his guard.
Lighting Hands is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lighting Hands is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him? Johnson postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Lighting Hands's head off the mat! Lighting Hands is out! He's out! Johnson jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rumble Johnson! Rumble Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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RATING
100% |
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