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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Emmanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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181 cm
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168 lbs
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180 cm
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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 London, Caleb Emmanuel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Saunders! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saunders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saunders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Saunders prevents Emmanuel from getting the reversal. Saunders throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emmanuel tries to improve his position but instead Saunders has taken his back! Emmanuel trying to control the action but Saunders just sinks the hooks in. Saunders trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Emmanuel doesn't escape. Saunders keeps control of the position as Emmanuel tries to break free.
Emmanuel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Saunders is not going to allow Emmanuel to sit and survive in this position. Saunders is trying to stick to Emmanuel's back but Emmanuel is turning into Saunders. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saunders's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emmanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emmanuel wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. Emmanuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard. Emmanuel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! Emmanuel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Saunders should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Emmanuel has tightened it up now! Saunders should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Emmanuel!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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