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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Munoz (ranked 4415 p4p, 4595 weight class) and Oxford Khomer (ranked 0 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oxford Khomer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khomer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munoz.
Khomer stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Khomer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munoz with a body shot.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khomer circles away quickly and effectively.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Munoz enables Khomer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Munoz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Munoz controlling the position.
Khomer works over Munoz with some ground and pound from guard.
Munoz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khomer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khomer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Khomer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khomer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khomer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munoz is proving hard to escape from.
Munoz has his foot on Khomer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khomer works his way back into a safe position though.
Khomer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munoz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khomer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munoz is trying to control the position but Khomer postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two 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.
Khomer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munoz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khomer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munoz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Khomer misses.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khomer circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Khomer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khomer rushes Munoz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khomer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munoz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munoz has Khomer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khomer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munoz jumps guard but Khomer stands there with Munoz around his waist. Munoz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khomer successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khomer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munoz lands a couple of digs.
Munoz wants to pass the guard but Khomer is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khomer is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khomer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khomer with a nice head shot there.
Munoz trying to keep a closed guard but Khomer is proving a slippery customer.
Khomer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Munoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oxford Khomer dominated that round.
That's time! Munoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khomer slips a jab from Munoz.
Khomer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Munoz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munoz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munoz with a jab.
Munoz moves out of range of the body kick from Khomer.
Khomer moves away from the strike by Munoz.
Munoz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Munoz showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khomer keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz wants to pass to mount but Khomer is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khomer is trying to control but can't.
Khomer is trying to get back to full guard.
Munoz prevents Khomer from standing back up.
Khomer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munoz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munoz's back!
Munoz holding on to Khomer's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Munoz trying to control the hands but Khomer breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Khomer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Munoz wants to escape the position.
Khomer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Khomer keeps control of the position as Munoz tries to break free.
Khomer lands punches and elbows.
Munoz staying busy and making it hard for Khomer to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz showing good submission defense here.
Munoz wants to control his opponent's hands but Khomer gets his hands free.
Khomer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Munoz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khomer looking for the choke but no joy.
Munoz wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control but not successfully.
Khomer is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Munoz won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Khomer off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oxford Khomer!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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