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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas has chosen Whom Shall I Fear as his entrance music. 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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195 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Habana moves out of range easily.
Leonidas throws a combination that misses
and Habana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leonidas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Habana at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Habana.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habana circles away quickly and effectively.
Habana is looking to clinch but Leonidas is avoiding it.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Habana feints and as Leonidas raises his hands in defense, Habana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Habana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Habana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Habana is looking to advance position but Leonidas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonidas prevents Habana from getting the reversal.
Leonidas trying to control but Habana is having none of it.
Habana sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas is trying to control. Habana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Habana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Habana looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Habana moves into full guard.
Habana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leonidas wanted to stand there but Habana had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana is looking for a triangle but Leonidas pushes his legs off easily.
Leonidas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Habana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Habana has his feet on Leonidas's thighs here. He's pushed Leonidas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leonidas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana gave a mention to Bunny Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Achilles Leonidas had this to say: 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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