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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Booby Soul (ranked 1183 p4p, 4975 weight class) and Seth Christian (ranked 167 p4p, 511 weight class). Soul has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Booby Soul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm 25 170 7 - 6 - 0 |
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176 cm 25 170 4 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing KO power |
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Good takedowns Good kicks Determined |
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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 Hilo, Booby Soul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Christian! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soul throws a shot to the body.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Soul dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Soul lands a glancing blow to the side of Christian's head. Soul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Soul tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christian manages to circle out of the way. Soul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Soul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown but Soul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A shot to the liver by Soul. Beautiful body shot. Soul lands with a hook. Christian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Soul cracks Christian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Soul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Christian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Booby Soul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Christian. Soul lands a nice hook to Christian's body. Christian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice shot by Soul. Seth Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soul punishes Christian's body with a nice straight punch. Christian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soul avoids it really well and circles away. Soul tries to counter by clinching up but Christian breaks away and moves out of range. Soul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Booby Soul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Christian has a takedown stuffed. Good shot there by Soul. Soul thuds his right hand into Christian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Soul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christian takes a shot right to the bread basket. Christian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soul defends it nicely. Christian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soul. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Christian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soul did well to prevent Christian getting side control. Soul wants to sweep but Christian has passed to side control! Soul throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Christian was waiting for it though - now Soul's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Soul is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Christian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seth Christian!
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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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RATING
56% |
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