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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leepo Greepo (ranked 1535 p4p, 4006 weight class) and Don Higgins (ranked 248 p4p, 557 weight class). Leepo Greepo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 cm 27 213 6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm 26 210 3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns Counter fighter Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt Decent boxing Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leepo Greepo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Higgins! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greepo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greepo somewhat. Higgins misses with the combination.
Greepo shoots in but Higgins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Greepo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Greepo tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greepo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higgins can do anything to dispel that myth. Higgins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Greepo manages to pass to mount!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Greepo controlling from mount. Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greepo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Greepo is looking to work his way around to Higgins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Higgins working to try and regain half guard.
Greepo looking to control but Higgins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Higgins wants to hold on but Greepo pushes him away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greepo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Higgins is squirming around, avoiding Greepo's attempts to control the action.
Greepo working for a guillotine from mount but Higgins is in no mood to give up. Higgins is looking to get to half guard. Higgins tries to improve his position but instead Greepo has taken his back!
Greepo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Higgins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Higgins for a finish.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greepo working for a choke but Higgins is defending well. Greepo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Higgins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Greepo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Higgins tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Greepo has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Higgins is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leepo Greepo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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