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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goobey Goober (ranked 4574 p4p, 4379 weight class) and Sergey Sabanov (ranked 0 p4p, 461 weight class). Sergey Sabanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm 25 165 0 - 0 - 0 |
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168 cm 25 163 1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns Counter fighter Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler Brawler Determined |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goobey Goober! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sabanov! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sabanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goober looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Goober tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sabanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goober has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sabanov but great work by Goober. Goober thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sabanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Sergey Sabanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sabanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Goober pushes his down on his head and steps out. Goober takes a swing at Sabanov's ribcage but misses. Excellent takedown into side control there by Goober. Goober wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabanov keeps working. Sabanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goober asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sabanov is not content to let Goober control the position. Sabanov is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goober is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Goober goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sabanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goober's guard! Nice work there by Sabanov! Sabanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goober. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sabanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Goober looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goober lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goober drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goober jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sabanov keeping moving, preventing Goober from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goober won't allow Sabanov to sweep him here. Sabanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goober defends well. Goober tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabanov is retaining full guard. Goober trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goober slips nicely into half guard. Sabanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sabanov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Goober works his way into full mount! Sabanov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Goober is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Goober!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goobey Goober!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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