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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between sugar rashad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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180 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, sugar rashad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Holtz! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holtz scores with a jab. rashad acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Holtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Holtz lands a slapping body shot.
Holtz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in rashad's half guard. rashad is breathing heavily. Holtz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Holtz not landing any meaningful shots this time. rashad is in trouble now - Holtz has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Holtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Holtz lands a heavy elbow. rashad is bucking up trying to escape but Holtz cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Holtz controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Holtz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Holtz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Holtz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Holtz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. rashad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
rashad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
rashad takes a jab right on the kisser.
rashad is rocked! Holtz forces rashad back against the cage and clinches. Oh rashad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Holtz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Holtz grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! rashad takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Holtz cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Holtz!
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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
58% |
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