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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Luu (ranked 2149 p4p, 5359 weight class) and Isaac Odorion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kova Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaac Odorion!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odorion shoots in and gets a takedown into Luu's guard.
Odorion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odorion.
Odorion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luu is wriggling around but Odorion manages to pass to half guard.
Odorion prevents Luu from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odorion trying to control the pace.
Odorion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Odorion is working for a kimura but Luu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odorion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Odorion wants to work for an arm triangle but Luu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Odorion trying to control the pace.
Luu is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Odorion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luu is trying to stand back up but Odorion is controlling him
Odorion stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luu lands a big head kick that sends Odorion tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Odorion back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Isaac Odorion has been cut.
Odorion throws a body shot but no joy.
Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luu tries to clinch up but Odorion circles away and keeps his distance.
Odorion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Odorion landing strikes.
Luu is being controlled here.
Odorion tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odorion controlling the position.
Odorion tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well.
Luu wants to get back to his feet.
Luu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Odorion controlling from side mount.
Luu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odorion tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well.
Odorion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luu is trying to buck Odorion off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Odorion.
Odorion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Odorion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Odorion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luu tries to sprawl but Odorion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Odorion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Odorion is trying to work for a kimura but Luu is defending well.
Luu is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odorion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Odorion seems to be working for a kimura but Luu defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odorion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luu is trying to stand up here but Odorion is controlling him well.
Luu is defending against the submission attempts here by Odorion.
Luu wants to get back to his feet.
Odorion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Odorion trying to advance position but Luu counters by regaining guard.
Odorion stays in close to Luu's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Odorion drops back looking for a leg! Luu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luu manages to kick Odorion off! Odorion jumps back into Luu's guard.
Luu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Odorion on the ground.
Odorion drops back looking for a leg! Luu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luu manages to kick Odorion off! Odorion jumps back into Luu's guard.
Odorion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Odorion wants to pass the guard but Luu is keeping the position.
Luu keeping moving, preventing Odorion from controlling successfully.
Odorion chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odorion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Odorion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odorion working some strikes from top position.
Luu wants to stand up but Odorion is controlling him.
Luu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Odorion wants to pass the guard but Luu is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Luu misses with a kick to the body.
Odorion moves out of range of the body kick from Luu.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Luu throws a lazy head kick
and Odorion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odorion forces Luu back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu lands an elbow just above Odorion 's eye.
Luu lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Isaac Odorion's cut even more.
Luu landing knees to the body.
Luu lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Isaac Odorion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luu is pressed up against the cage. Odorion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luu down to the mat. Luu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Odorion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luu enables Odorion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Odorion is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odorion.
Odorion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luu wants to stand but Odorion is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odorion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luu wants to get back to his feet but Odorion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaac Odorion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Isaac Odorion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odorion is defended easily by Luu.
Odorion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luu is trying to defend but Odorion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Odorion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odorion controlling the pace.
Isaac Odorion has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu tries to kick Odorion off but Odorion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luu is defending against the submission attempts here by Odorion.
Luu is trying to stand up here but Odorion is controlling him well.
Odorion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Odorion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luu pushes Odorion off looking to stand but Odorion dives back in and keeps control.
Odorion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luu pushes Odorion off looking to stand but Odorion dives back in and keeps control.
Odorion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luu defends it well.
Well, if Odorion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Odorion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odorion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Odorion is nestled in close to Luu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odorion trying to mount his opponent but Luu defends it.
Luu is trying to stand.
Odorion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luu's head.
Nice strikes from Odorion there.
Odorion slows the pace down in half guard.
Odorion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Odorion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odorion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Odorion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kova Luu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isaac Odorion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luu punching from the bottom.
Odorion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Odorion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Odorion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Odorion!
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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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