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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Rodriguez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Benn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Benn. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
PJ Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn misses with a series of wild punches.
PJ Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Benn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Benn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Benn isn't that keen on the idea.
Benn looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rodriguez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Benn prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez has given up his back.
Benn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rodriguez is defending well though. Benn let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rodriguez is in real trouble here. Benn gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rodriguez is tapping out! Benn wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). PJ Benn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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