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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 7239 p4p, 7380 weight class) and Bobby Robson (ranked 268 p4p, 271 weight class). Bobby Robson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Robson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven is looking to land body kicks.
Robson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Craven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Craven.
Craven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Craven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
Craven throws a series of punches but Robson avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Craven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robson defends it nicely.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson clinches up against the cage.
Craven has Robson pressed against the cage, preventing Robson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craven pulls guard effortlessly.
Craven pushes a forearm under Robson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Robson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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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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