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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 2570 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Rolando Delgado (ranked 294 p4p, 215 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 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolando Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen tries to clinch up but Delgado circles away and keeps his distance.
Vayrynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delgado manages to avoid it.
Delgado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Rolando Delgado has been cut.
Delgado staying out of range there.
Vayrynen looks to throw the jab but Delgado is out of range.
Delgado throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen swings widly with a right hand
and Delgado counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vayrynen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch
and Delgado counters with a nice leg kick.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delgado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vayrynen counters with a shoot takedown. Delgado fights it but they end up in guard.
Delgado is looking to stand up but Vayrynen isn't so interested in that idea.
Vayrynen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vayrynen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vayrynen stops Delgado from standing up.
Delgado wriggles free and stands up.
Vayrynen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delgado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vayrynen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delgado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado throws a leg kick but Vayrynen checks it.
Vayrynen tries to counter with a takedown but Delgado is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen moves out of range of the leg kick from Delgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vayrynen lands an overhand right.
Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vayrynen tries a head kick but it misses.
Delgado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vayrynen avoids the body shot from Delgado.
Vayrynen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delgado misses with a double jab
and Vayrynen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vayrynen controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delgado manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vayrynen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vayrynen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vayrynen.
Delgado has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Delgado misses with a body punch.
Vayrynen manages to pull guard.
Delgado is looking to stand up but Vayrynen won't let him.
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vayrynen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well.
Delgado gets to his feet - Vayrynen follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen is looking to clinch.
Vayrynen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delgado at a distance.
Delgado misses the shot to the body.
Vayrynen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vayrynen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vayrynen lands a nice shot to the body.
Delgado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vayrynen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delgado scrambles back to his feet.
Delgado lands a body shot.
Delgado throws a lazy head kick
and Vayrynen counters with a stiff right hand.
Delgado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Vayrynen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Delgado wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vayrynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Delgado is retaining full guard.
Delgado wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vayrynen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delgado's head.
Vayrynen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Delgado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vayrynen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Delgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Delgado fails to land.
Delgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Delgado.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to work over Vayrynen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delgado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delgado blocks an uppercut.
Vayrynen successfully pulls guard.
Vayrynen has a closed guard, preventing Delgado from standing up.
Delgado wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Vayrynen's closed guard. He's half up but Vayrynen has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Vayrynen pivots and extends the arm, Delgado falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Vayrynen! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paavo Vayrynen!
A very excited looking Paavo Vayrynen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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