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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zanje Delamosai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Sonnen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Zanje Delamosai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delamosai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delamosai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonnen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanje Delamosai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delamosai's waist but Delamosai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delamosai wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delamosai is defended easily by Sonnen.
Delamosai fails to land the takedown.
Delamosai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Delamosai misses the target.
Sonnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delamosai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sonnen!
Delamosai tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delamosai wants to stand but Sonnen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Delamosai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sonnen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Delamosai.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delamosai quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Delamosai but it's paid off an Sonnen is forced to tap! Nice work by Delamosai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zanje Delamosai!
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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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