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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakao Saburo (ranked 3925 p4p, 25063 weight class) and Vick Falcon (ranked 389 p4p, 570 weight class). Falcon has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Nakao Saburo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 cm 18 270 0 - 0 - 0 |
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196 cm 23 220 3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakao Saburo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vick Falcon! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Saburo with that takedown attempt. Saburo gets caught flat footed, as Falcon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Falcon is standing up over Saburo. Saburo looks to escape but Falcon dives into side control.
Saburo struggling a bit here. Falcon stands up and beckons Saburo to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saburo tries for a takedown but Falcon circles away easily and Falcon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Falcon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. 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! Falcon seems to be working for a kimura but Saburo defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saburo is trying to control but can't.
Falcon looks winded! Falcon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saburo trying to hold on to Falcon's head to control him but Falcon postures up.
Ground and pound from Falcon. Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saburo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Falcon passes to side control. Saburo can't do much from the bottom here. Saburo tries to buck Falcon off but Falcon is having none of it. Falcon working away. Falcon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Saburo looking for a sweep but Falcon has passed into full mount! Oh no! Saburo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falcon on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saburo is trying to escape the mount.
Saburo is working hard here to advance position. Falcon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Falcon avoids the attempt from Saburo to control. Falcon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Falcon but it's paid off an Saburo is forced to tap! Nice work by Falcon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vick Falcon!
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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
32% |
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