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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Wolfgang (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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176 cm
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143 lbs
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170 cm
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134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Wolfgang! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Draven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfgang as he jumps to the side. Wolfgang misses with a takedown and Draven counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wolfgang pulls Draven in close to prevent any damage. Wolfgang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Draven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolfgang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolfgang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolfgang! Wolfgang stands up and we're back to a striking position. Wolfgang throws a series of punches but Draven moves out of range. Draven throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolfgang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Draven is in Wolfgang's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfgang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfgang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Draven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Draven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Draven is working Wolfgang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Draven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Draven pushes down on Wolfgang's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wolfgang looks gassed! Draven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wolfgang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wolfgang is looking for a sweep. Draven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Draven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Draven there. Draven missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nice strikes from Draven there. Draven wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfgang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfgang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draven. Draven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolfgang sees it coming and defends easily. Draven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Draven wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfgang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draven thows a huge punch but Wolfgang dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Draven wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfgang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Draven lands a nice short elbow. Draven is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Draven is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wolfgang is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wolfgang flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Draven anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wolfgang and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Draven slips an arm under Wolfgang chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Draven has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Draven is squeezing on Wolfgang like an anaconda would it's prey. Wolfgang fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Draven!
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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
56% |
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