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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Beltere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Barford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Barford will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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198 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Beltere! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Barford! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beltere fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barford sprawls well initially but Beltere persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Barford tries to kick Beltere off but Beltere keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Beltere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barford defends it well. Barford won't allow Beltere to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beltere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Beltere looking for a guillotine from mount but Barford is having none of it. Barford is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Barford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beltere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beltere is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barford shrugs it off. Beltere wants to finish this one by submission but Barford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beltere. Beltere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barford trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barford is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Barford looks gassed! Beltere working for a submission but Barford is keeping him at bay. Barford has left one of his arms exposed and Beltere doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Barford screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donovan Beltere!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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