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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chong (ranked 3525 p4p, 5155 weight class) and Rafael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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160 cm 26 145 7 - 20 - 0 |
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175 cm 24 145 8 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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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 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ching Chong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Gracie! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Chong tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Chong is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie prevents Chong from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chong is working hard here to advance position. Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Chong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Gracie!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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