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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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289 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
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300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum avoids a kick to the body.
Crichton stuffs the takedown.
Werdum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Werdum gets tackled into the ropes by Crichton. Crichton maintains the clinch.
Werdum ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Werdum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Crichton wants to pass the guard but Werdum is keeping the position.
Werdum looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Crichton is defending well. Werdum quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Crichton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Werdum celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Werdum!
Fabricio Werdum retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Fabricio Werdum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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