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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killian Andrew (ranked 2012 p4p, 3114 weight class) and Simon Panek (ranked 293 p4p, 428 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andrew might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Redcorn. The crowd seem to be enjoying Panek's choice of entrance music: Sametova Revoluce. The key to victory for Killian Andrew has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 cm 26 185 6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm 26 196 2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns Counter fighter Good chin |
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Good takedowns Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Andrew! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Panek! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andrew gets caught napping as Panek dives in and scores a takedown. Andrew manages to retain guard. Andrew has his foot on Panek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panek works his way back into a safe position though. Andrew is looking for a triangle here but Panek uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Panek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Panek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andrew is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Panek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrew has escaped the position, nice work there. Andrew gets back to half guard. Andrew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panek pulls his head out easily. Panek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panek. Andrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Panek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Andrew is staying active underneath Panek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Andrew tries to roll over but Panek keeps him under control. Panek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrew looking for submissions off his back. Panek wants to take a breather but Andrew is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Panek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andrew sees it coming and defends easily. Andrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Andrew actively working from the bottom here. Andrew is breathing heavily. Panek frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Panek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andrew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Panek prevents Andrew from getting the reversal. Andrew is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Panek trying to control but Andrew is having none of it. Andrew is looking to get to half guard. Panek goes for an armbar but Andrew turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andrew. Andrew is posturing up here but Panek has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Andrew tries to roll out but it's too tight and Andrew has to tap! Slick submission there by Panek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Panek! A very excited looking Simon Panek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Killian Andrew spoke after the fight, saying 'Is what it is, get better get stronger.'.
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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
29% |
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