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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Encarnacao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
32
145 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Encarnacao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Encarnacao is trying to control the position but Franklin postures up.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin stands and throws Encarnacao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franklin tries for a kimura but Encarnacao is defending well.
Encarnacao can't do much from the bottom here.
Encarnacao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franklin is working for a kimura but Encarnacao is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Encarnacao's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Encarnacao wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Encarnacao punching from the bottom.
Encarnacao wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Encarnacao is working away.
Franklin is taking a breather. Encarnacao 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.
Encarnacao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin moves into full mount! Encarnacao won't be happy about that!
Encarnacao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Encarnacao tries to reverse the position but Franklin maintains control.
Franklin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Encarnacao is rocked!
Franklin lands a big elbow - Encarnacao is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Encarnacao is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Franklin!
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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
RATING
55% |
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