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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Ibn La Ahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Altair Ibn La Ahad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Katebi shoots in for a double leg but Ibn La Ahad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Katebi slips a jab and a cross from Ibn La Ahad.
Ibn La Ahad lunges at Katebi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Katebi's hand. A good leg kick by Katebi. Ibn La Ahad misses with an uppercut. Katebi saw that one coming. Katebi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibn La Ahad but Ibn La Ahad pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ibn La Ahad throws a nice outside leg kick. Ibn La Ahad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katebi throws a leg kick but Ibn La Ahad moved away. Katebi looks to land a right hand but Ibn La Ahad moved out of range. Katebi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibn La Ahad off the cage and back into range. Ibn La Ahad looks to score with a jab to the body but Katebi is just out of range. Katebi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Katebi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ibn La Ahad's half guard. Katebi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ibn La Ahad tries to roll over but Katebi keeps him under control. Katebi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibn La Ahad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Katebi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibn La Ahad defending well though. Katebi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibn La Ahad defending well though. Katebi slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Katebi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ibn La Ahad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Katebi controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ibn La Ahad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Katebi is taking a breather. Ibn La Ahad 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. Katebi 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.
Ibn La Ahad wants to get back to his feet.
Katebi controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Katebi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ibn La Ahad is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reza Katebi!
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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
38% |
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