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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 cm
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162 lbs
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173 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Wentworth! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wentworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wentworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Silva is looking to improve his position but Wentworth isn't that keen on the idea. Silva wants to hold on but Wentworth pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva tries to buck Wentworth off but he can't manage it. Wentworth stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Silva thows a left - swing and a miss! Wentworth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away. Wentworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wentworth gets a takedown into half guard. Wentworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wentworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva is staying active underneath Wentworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva looking for submissions off his back. Wentworth trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Wentworth has managed to pass to side control instead. Wentworth mounts Silva! Really nice guard pass there!
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wentworth takes Silva's back. Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Silva is breathing heavily. Wentworth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wentworth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Wentworth keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Wentworth working for a choke but Silva is defending well. Silva prevents Wentworth from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wentworth has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silva is in real trouble here. Wentworth gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Wentworth wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Wentworth!
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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
54% |
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