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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalos has chosen Cracks (Flux Pavillion) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 cm
31
165 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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176 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Flash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kalos! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Kalos. Flash does a little dance to reset his feet. Flash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Flash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kalos is looking to reverse the position. Kalos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Flash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kalos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Flash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Flash is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalos is defending well. Flash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Flash tries for a kimura but Kalos is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Check out the look on Flash's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Flash cracks Kalos with a big elbow. Kalos is looking for a sweep. Kalos wants to control but Flash postures up. Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kalos is trying to buck Flash off. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Flash's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Flash trying to control the action but Kalos is working from the bottom. Kalos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flash is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Flash jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kalos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kalos and Flash has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kalos has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flash has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kalos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Flash yanks on the arm and Kalos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Flash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Flash! Jeff Flash bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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
55% |
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