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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Cooke (ranked 3644 p4p, 25082 weight class) and Xi Daerji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 cm 27 157 6 - 6 - 0 |
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182 cm 25 155 9 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Cooke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xi Daerji! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daerji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Cooke trying to hold on to Daerji's head to control him but Daerji postures up.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work. Daerji controlling from the top position. Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daerji manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke pushing down on Daerji's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cooke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Cooke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cooke is working for a guillotine from mount but Daerji frees his head quite easily.
Cooke moves to take his opponent's back. Cooke looking for the choke from the back. Cooke working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Daerji is doing well to defend. Cooke seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Daerji is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Cooke!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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