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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Top Tea has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 cm
28
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Top Tea! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Montoya! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Montoya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Tea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Tea trying to control here.
Montoya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Montoya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montoya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montoya's back! Tea missing with punches from the back. Tea thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Montoya trying to control the hands but Tea breaks the grip. Tea is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Montoya. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Tea scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Montoya is looking for a way out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tea cracks Montoya with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Montoya from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tea keeps control of the position as Montoya tries to break free.
Montoya is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tea is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montoya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montoya for a finish. Montoya trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Oooh a big shot gets through from Tea. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montoya won't enjoy being in this position. Tea looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Montoya is tapping - it's over boys! Tea picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Top Tea!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
82% |
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