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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 81 p4p, 268 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 11 p4p, 39 weight class). Samson Buddha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Caceres's chin.
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23 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Caceres's shoulder, as Caceres tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buddha is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Caceres shoots in but Buddha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Caceres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caceres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caceres tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caceres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Caceres ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samson Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Caceres.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Caceres manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Caceres moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Caceres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Buddha is keeping the position.
Caceres keeps trying to improve his position.
Caceres is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Caceres has his hands clasped together but Buddha extends and breaks Caceres's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buddha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
An out of breath Samson Buddha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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