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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Radley Salerno (ranked 3312 p4p, 3648 weight class) and Thlek Buidi (ranked 269 p4p, 283 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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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Radley Salerno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thlek Buidi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salerno dives in and scores a takedown into Buidi's guard.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salerno stops Buidi from standing up.
Salerno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salerno looking to sit in guard and control but Buidi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salerno is looking for a triangle but Buidi pushes his legs off easily.
Buidi stopping the sweep attempt from Salerno.
Buidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salerno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno looking for a sweep. Not yet Salerno, not yet.
Buidi tries to stand but Salerno is controlling from the bottom.
Salerno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buidi defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno working a defensive guard here.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno wants to hit a sweep here but Buidi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salerno there!
Buidi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salerno wants to control but Buidi is having none of it.
Salerno regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buidi is looking to stall here but Salerno recovers full guard.
Buidi is looking to work some ground and pound but Salerno has wrist control.
Salerno seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Salerno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buidi on the ground.
Buidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salerno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buidi has managed to get both his arms back between Salerno's legs - danger averted.
Salerno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buidi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buidi wants to pass the guard but Salerno is keeping the position.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buidi uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buidi landing a few strikes.
Salerno gets back to half guard.
Salerno wants to control but Buidi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buidi is looking to take a break and control but Salerno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buidi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Salerno tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Buidi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thlek Buidi!
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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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