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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 800 p4p, 1417 weight class) and Bill S Preston (ranked 86 p4p, 152 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 cm 24 161 11 - 4 - 0 |
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177 cm 22 163 8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Solid boxing Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill S Preston! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Preston enables Joon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Preston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Preston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Preston in his guard. Preston wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving. Joon has his foot on Preston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Preston works his way back into a safe position though. Preston wants to get up but he can't break Joon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Joon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Preston uses it to pass to side control.
Joon's coaches at Makweingdo Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Joon is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joon is not content to let Preston control the position. Joon is trying to get back to half guard. Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Preston trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom. Joon manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Preston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joon is proving hard to escape from. Preston has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Joon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Preston is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Joon pulls down on the head and he's put Preston to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mae Joon! Mae Joon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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40% |
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