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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Machado (ranked 4225 p4p, 4260 weight class) and Johnny Sasaki (ranked 149 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 cm 23 154 1 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm 23 155 1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns Basic striking Big heart |
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Powerful takedowns Brawler Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helio Machado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Sasaki! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sasaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Sasaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Machado works his way to full guard. Good work. Machado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machado tries to get out of the position. Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sasaki is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Machado working for a triangle but Sasaki defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sasaki working some strikes from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sasaki is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machado is rocked! Sasaki postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Machado's head off the mat! Machado is out! He's out! Sasaki jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Sasaki!
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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
56% |
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