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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 534 p4p, 593 weight class) and Hobo Garrincha (ranked 32 p4p, 39 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrincha lands with a cross.
Craven misses with an uppercut
and Craven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Craven looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrincha is just out of range.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Garrincha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Craven shoots and misses
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garrincha throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Garrincha.
Nice shot by Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a low kick.
Garrincha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craven.
Sloppy strikes from Craven. Those never looked like landing.
Garrincha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craven is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrincha misses the jab.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craven throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrincha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craven is in Garrincha's guard.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Craven preventing the sweep.
Garrincha has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Craven doesn't defend quickly enough and Garrincha has managed to lock this one up! Can Craven escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Garrincha on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hobo Garrincha!
A relieved looking Hobo Garrincha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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