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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Burks (ranked 2931 p4p, 4710 weight class) and Bryce Michel (ranked 286 p4p, 385 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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180 cm 21 155 0 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm 25 155 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns Basic striking Good chin |
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Powerful takedowns Counter fighter Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Burks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce Michel! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burks gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Michel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burks's best efforts. Michel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burks's back! Michel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burks doesn't escape. It looks like Michel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Burks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Burks can't escape the position.
Michel throwing wild punches that miss their target. Michel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Burks wants to get back to his feet. Burks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michel. Burks trying to control but not successfully. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Michel is looking for the choke from the back position but Burks is controlling his hands well. Burks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michel on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Michel's arms. Burks trying to get back to his feet but Michel is in full control for now. Burks won't enjoy being in this position. Michel looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Burks is tapping - it's over boys! Michel picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryce Michel!
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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
64% |
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