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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Crosher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
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141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Crosher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Cruz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crosher to the ground. Cruz is now in Crosher's guard.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crosher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz distracts Crosher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Crosher keeps moving.
Crosher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is posturing up here but Crosher has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cruz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cruz has to tap! Slick submission there by Crosher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Crosher!
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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
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