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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Durbans (ranked 24481 p4p, 5381 weight class) and Eaton Rockwell (ranked 805 p4p, 653 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Durbans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eaton Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Durbans has had enough of the clinch but Rockwell keeps him there for the moment.
Durbans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockwell has him pressed against the cage.
Rockwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durbans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Durbans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durbans prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Durbans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Rockwell.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockwell has double underhooks.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockwell won't allow it.
Rockwell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durbans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durbans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Durbans has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rockwell is looking to defend but Durbans has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rockwell! Durbans pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rockwell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Durbans!
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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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