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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tix Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Chiellini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chiellini's choice of entrance music: Riders on the strorm. Tix Arian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giorgio Chiellini's chin.
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181 cm
24
181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tix Arian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Chiellini! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chiellini lands a slapping body shot.
Chiellini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Chiellini trying to control but Arian is having none of it. Arian can't escape the position.
Chiellini looking to ground and pound but Arian is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arian tries to lock up and control but Chiellini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Arian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chiellini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Chiellini landing strikes, looking to finish! Arian is looking to improve his position but Chiellini isn't that keen on the idea. Chiellini trying to control but Arian is having none of it. Chiellini controlling the pace for now. Chiellini prevents Arian from getting the reversal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arian regains half guard. Arian actively working from the bottom here. Arian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chiellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Chiellini wants to control but Arian is keeping him busy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chiellini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Chiellini not doing much here.
Chiellini trying to control from half guard but Arian is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Giorgio Chiellini wasn't active enough on the ground. Chiellini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chiellini looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Chiellini is thwarting Arian's attempts to control the position. Chiellini is looking for a kimura here.
Arian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Arian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiellini pulls his head out easily. Arian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arian looking for submissions off his back. Arian is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chiellini is tapping! Great win for Arian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tix Arian! Tix Arian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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
42% |
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