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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 23707 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Billy Kimber (ranked 180 p4p, 41 weight class). Gregor Saabo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kimber.
Kimber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kimber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Saabo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Saabo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saabo manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Saabo's guard.
Kimber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kimber advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saabo is trying to stand.
Kimber trying to control from half guard but Saabo is working away.
Kimber seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Kimber is keen to just control but Saabo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Saabo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage.
Saabo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saabo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimber.
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Saabo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage.
Kimber wants to work for an arm triangle but Saabo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saabo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you EFC Threads for the support love you all!!'.
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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