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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manong Emong Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Iii told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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169 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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177 cm
20
159 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manong Emong Iii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Iii! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iii throws a right hand that Emong Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Emong Iii also avoids with ease. Emong Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like John Iii has been cut. Emong Iii looks to throw the jab but Iii is out of range. Emong Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Iii looks to clinch and Emong Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Iii tries to clinch and Emong Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good standup being displayed there by Emong Iii as he connects with a hook. Emong Iii looks to land a right hand but Iii moved out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Emong Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown and Emong Iii counters with a nice uppercut. Emong Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iii. Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emong Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Emong Iii lands a head shot. Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Emong Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Emong Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emong Iii's waist but Emong Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iii off to one side. Manong Emong Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Iii. Emong Iii misses with a looping left. Emong Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Iii. Iii gets slowly back to his feet. Iii moves forwards but Emong Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab. Iii misses with a takedown attempt and Emong Iii counters with a straight right hand. Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emong Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Iii's head. Iii has his takedown stuffed and Emong Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iii is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Emong Iii fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Iii to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Iii looks to clinch but Emong Iii throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Iii taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manong Emong Iii! Manong Emong Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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
51% |
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