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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drake Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Bross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bross has chosen Straight Outta Compton as his entrance music. Tore Bross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 cm
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155 lbs
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165 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drake Tillman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tore Bross! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tillman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bross swivels and escapes. Bross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bross misses with a low kick. Bross throws a series of punches but Tillman moves out of range. Bross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tillman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Tillman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bross tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tillman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Tillman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tillman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bross parries the strikes from Tillman easily there. Tillman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bross to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tillman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bross has escaped the position, nice work there. Bross is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tillman off and has taken his back! Tillman is breathing heavily. Bross has the hooks in. Tillman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Bross lands shots from the back. Bross looking to break Tillman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tillman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bross will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Bross is trying to stick to Tillman's back but Tillman is turning into Bross. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bross's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tillman. Bross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillman manages to get himself to full guard.
Bross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tillman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tillman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tillman! Tillman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tillman tries for a kimura but Bross is defending well. Bross is looking to reverse the position. Tillman tries to score with some ground and pound. Bross controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Bross is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tillman tries to move to mount but Bross blocks the move with his legs. Bross manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tillman's best efforts. Bross makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bross. Bross looking for a sweep. Not yet Bross, not yet. Bross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tillman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tillman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tillman pushes a forearm under Bross's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bross is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Tillman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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