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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Boran (ranked 4508 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Xla Noman (ranked 427 p4p, 373 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Boran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xla Noman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noman closes the distance and clinches.
Boran jumps guard.
Noman wants to pass the guard but Boran is keeping the position.
Boran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boran pulls Noman in close to prevent any damage.
Noman controlling from the top position.
Boran looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noman on the ground.
Noman pushes down on Boran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noman is looking for a kimura but Boran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noman to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran tries to roll over but Noman keeps him under control.
Noman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boran is trying to stand back up but Noman is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noman uses his free foot to push down on Boran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boran.
Noman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Noman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Noman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xla Noman!
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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
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