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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Les Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Popko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heartz. Ivan Popko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
153 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Popko!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul lunges at Popko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popko's hand.
Paul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paul connects with a body shot that sends Popko's belly button to the back.
Popko gets the takedown into side control.
Popko working away.
Popko swings around for an armbar but Paul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Popko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popko can't keep his opponent in guard - Paul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Popko!
Paul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Popko is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popko has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Paul is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Popko has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Paul has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Popko taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Paul doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Les Paul!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
80% |
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