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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Herrera (ranked 3064 p4p, 4906 weight class) and Max Franco (ranked 305 p4p, 399 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Franco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera connects with a right hand. Franco shakes it off.
Herrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herrera misses with a hook.
Herrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herrera thuds his right hand into Franco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herrera connects with a body shot.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herrera as he jumps to the side.
Herrera misses with a right hand
and Franco counters with a shoot takedown. Herrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herrera wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Franco trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Franco landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Herrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Herrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franco's head backwards.
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco takes one on the button.
No luck for Herrera with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herrera.
A low kick from Herrera is predictable there
and Franco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herrera scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrera stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Franco has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Herrera manages to get his head free but now Franco has transitioned to an armbar! Herrera grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Franco! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Franco!
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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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