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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen My rap as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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192 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellal shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dellal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dellal working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Dellal looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Dellal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dellal trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellal keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dellal is tightening it up a little... Sonnen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sonnen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sonnen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dellal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Josef Dellal!
A relieved looking Josef Dellal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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