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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pico Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balian Of Ibelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balian Of Ibelin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pico Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balian Of Ibelin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Ibelin has Rodrigo up against the cage in a clinch.
Of Ibelin drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodrigo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodrigo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodrigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodrigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Of Ibelin is striking from the bottom but Rodrigo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Of Ibelin wants to control but Rodrigo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Of Ibelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo is working for a kimura here but Of Ibelin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodrigo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo working for a triangle but Of Ibelin defends it easily.
Of Ibelin wanted to stand there but Rodrigo had control of the position.
Of Ibelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Ibelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodrigo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Of Ibelin doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodrigo has managed to lock this one up! Can Of Ibelin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodrigo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pico Rodrigo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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