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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 2052 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 268 p4p, 318 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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5 - 2 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body. Joshy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a poor cross that misses
and McGraugh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joshy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joshy wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joshy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGraugh has passed into side control.
McGraugh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joshy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joshy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joshy taking a bit of punishment here - McGraugh scoring with strikes.
Joshy tries to escape back to his feet but McGraugh has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Joshy's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Joshy is tapping! McGraugh saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corey McGraugh!
After the fight, Corey McGraugh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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
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