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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poliyuz Povetkkin (ranked 3179 p4p, 5262 weight class) and Boom Boom (ranked 295 p4p, 376 weight class). Boom Boom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 cm 20 155 0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm 18 158 0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poliyuz Povetkkin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boom Boom! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkkin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boom's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Boom keeping moving, preventing Povetkkin from controlling successfully. Boom managing to control the position. Povetkkin is looking to pass into half guard but Boom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boom is in guard.
 We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom's corner is telling him to maintain position. Boom postures up and lands a big shot to Povetkkin's brow.
Boom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Povetkkin wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boom defends it easily. Boom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Boom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkkin is looking for a triangle but Boom pushes his legs off easily.
Boom lands a couple of digs. Povetkkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boom on the ground. Boom controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Boom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom drops back looking for a leg! Povetkkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Povetkkin manages to kick Boom off! Boom jumps back into Povetkkin's guard. Boom passes easily into side control. Nice work. Povetkkin is breathing heavily.
Boom is working to tighten his grip on Povetkkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Povetkkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boom is really squeezing tight and eventually Povetkkin passes out! Boom breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boom Boom!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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