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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Samedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
20 - 19 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zabit Samedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Samedov tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily
and Strong counters with a nice body shot.
Samedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samedov is breathing heavily.
Strong lands with a shot to the body.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strong connects with a body shot.
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Strong punishes Samedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Samedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strong lands a right hook to the body.
Strong digs a good hook to Samedov's body.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zabit Samedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.
Strong passes Samedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is keen to just control but Samedov is a slippery customer.
Strong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Samedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
Strong trying to control the action but Samedov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Samedov!
Strong with good strikes from the mount here!
Samedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Strong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Strong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Samedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Strong! Samedov is hurt baaadly! Strong is firing away with more strikes - Samedov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Strong!
A victorious Oliver Strong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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
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