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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lester Neich (ranked 1872 p4p, 5832 weight class) and Jasper Harrington (ranked 245 p4p, 555 weight class). Neich comes to the cage accompanied by Yot club. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 cm 23 150 13 - 8 - 0 |
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183 cm 27 145 11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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Good takedowns Basic striking Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Neich! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jasper Harrington! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harrington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrington somewhat. Harrington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neich circles away. Jasper Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrington shoots and misses and Neich counters with a stiff right hand. Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Harrington. Harrington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Harrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Neich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrington shoots and misses and Neich counters with a straight right hand. Neich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Harrington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neich avoids it really well and circles away. It looked like Neich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neich pinned against the cage. Neich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Neich misses with a wild combination.
Harrington tries for a takedown but Neich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Neich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harrington doesn't succeed with the takedown and Harrington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harrington doesn't succeed with the takedown and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Neich stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrington. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet. Neich scores with a decent looking hook. Harrington misses with a takedown attempt and Neich counters with a stiff right hand. Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harrington is rocked! Harrington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neich closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harrington! Neich dives in looking to finish! Harrington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich! Lester Neich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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RATING
46% |
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