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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Merriman (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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195 cm
22
264 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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193 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawne Merriman! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Odinsson connects with a crisp jab. Merriman shoots for a double leg takedown but Odinsson sprawls well. He's pushed Merriman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Merriman misses with a few strikes there.
Merriman shoots in for a double leg but Odinsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Odinsson throws a shot to the body.
Merriman looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Odinsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merriman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Odinsson wants to control from the top but Merriman keeps moving. Odinsson wants to pass the guard but Merriman is keeping the position. Odinsson passes into half guard. Odinsson is thwarting Merriman's attempts to control the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odinsson is working for a kimura but Merriman is defending it quite comfortably.
Odinsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Odinsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Merriman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Odinsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Odinsson!
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C
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G |
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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
71% |
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