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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blair Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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260 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blair Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Johnston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie trying to hold on to Johnston's head to control him but Johnston postures up.
Johnston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is pressing down on Johnston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Johnston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
Johnston looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnston, into his guard.
Johnston is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Johnston extends an breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blair Johnston!
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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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