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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Taua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let's Be Friends. Dave Mitchell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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176 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Taua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ricardo Taua has been cut.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Taua is defending well.
Mitchell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mitchell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell swings around for an armbar but Taua sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mitchell's guard.
Taua pushing down on Mitchell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Taua is controlling well.
Taua is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Taua takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mitchell tries to escape but Taua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Taua on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mitchell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell holding both Taua 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mitchell is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Taua keeps control of the position as Mitchell tries to break free.
Taua sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mitchell taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Taua!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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