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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's entrance music is Sliwa. A fine choice. Sparky Probert is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 cm
21
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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168 cm
22
139 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Lemieux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lemieux is defended easily by Probert. Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert. Probert lands the left hand. Probert gets caught napping as Lemieux dives in and scores a takedown. Probert manages to retain guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Lemieux controlling from the top position. Lemieux working some strikes from top position. Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lemieux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lemieux passes into half guard. Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Probert defends the submission attempt. Lemieux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lemieux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Probert defends the submission attempt. Probert is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lemieux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lemieux is taking a breather. Probert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Probert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lemieux is looking to stall here but Probert recovers full guard. Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Lemieux drives through with a takedown into guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lemieux's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lemieux drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lemieux as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Probert screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lemieux! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ron Lemieux! A relieved looking Ron Lemieux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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
79% |
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