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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rusev (ranked 2399 p4p, 3239 weight class) and Junior Seto (ranked 306 p4p, 390 weight class). Seto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Doors - Roadhouse Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Junior Seto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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7 - 6 - 0 |
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10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Seto!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seto tests Rusev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rusev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seto on his heels. He'll look to pass Seto's guard now, I'm sure.
Rusev won't allow Seto to sweep him here.
Seto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rusev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rusev won't allow Seto to sweep him here.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Seto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rusev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Seto trying to keep a closed guard but Rusev is proving a slippery customer.
Seto wants to sweep here but Rusev controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seto trying to control the position.
Seto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusev is aware though and is defending well.
Seto has Rusev pulled in close to control his posture.
Rusev stands and throws Seto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rusev has an Americana. Seto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rusev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rusev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Rusev!
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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
43% |
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