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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Yan (ranked 25699 p4p, 25702 weight class) and Sam Drnold (ranked 625 p4p, 655 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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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Yan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Drnold!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drnold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yan somewhat.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yan was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yan misses with a double jab
and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown. Yan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drnold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drnold throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drnold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drnold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drnold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drnold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yan wants to stand but Drnold is controlling the position.
Yan is breathing heavily.
Drnold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drnold scoring with some ground and pound.
Drnold gets to his feet and stands over Yan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yan felt that one! Drnold unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Drnold!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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