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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (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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150 cm
21
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Bomba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Ross! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ross gets a takedown into half guard. Bomba looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ross prevents Bomba from improving his position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ross tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bomba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bomba is looking to improve his position.
Ross wants to work for an arm triangle but Bomba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bomba is not content to let Ross control the position. Ross prevents Bomba from improving his position. Ross frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross prevents Bomba from getting the reversal. Bomba is working hard here to advance position. Ross wants to control the pace but Bomba is squirming around nicely. Bomba is trying to escape the mount.
Ross lands a heavy elbow. Ross wants to finish this one by submission but Bomba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ross. Ross working for a guillotine from mount but Bomba is in no mood to give up. Bomba is desperately trying to improve his position but Ross has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ross controlling from the full mount. Bomba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ross tries to control but Bomba wriggling away. Bomba gets back to half guard. Bomba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ross looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bomba controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomba is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bomba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bomba wants to control the pace but Ross is squirming around nicely. Bomba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ross is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ross and Bomba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bomba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ross has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bomba but great work by Ross. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross is looking to take a break and control but Bomba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bomba can't do much from the bottom here. Bomba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bomba is trying to get back to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bomba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ross off and has taken his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod. That's time! Bomba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ross gets the takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Bomba's face as Ross controls the position. Ross tries to move to mount but Bomba blocks the move with his legs. Bomba tries to bench press Ross off him but Ross keeps the position. Ross tries to move to mount but Bomba blocks the move with his legs. Ross wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bomba, who protects the arm well. Ross tries for a kimura but Bomba is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bomba manages to get back to half guard. Ross prevents Bomba from improving his position. Ross wants to control but Bomba is keeping him busy. Ross is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bomba reverses the position - he's now on top in Ross's guard. Bomba passes Ross's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bomba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ross is trying to stand back up but Bomba is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross tries to get to full guard but Bomba has control of the leg. Bomba 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.
Bomba wants to free his trapped foot but Ross is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bomba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomba tries to pass to full mount but Ross defends it. Ross controlling the position well. Bomba moves into full mount! Ross won't be happy about that! Bomba wants to control the pace but Ross is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ross working to try and regain half guard.
Bomba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bomba wants to control the pace but Ross is squirming around nicely. Ross manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rick Ross has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ross. Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ross. Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bomba keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bomba prevents Ross from moving into mount. Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bomba keeps working. Bomba is trying to get back to half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bomba manages to get back to half guard. Bomba gets full guard. Bomba looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bomba is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross is trying to hold Bomba in close to prevent damage but Bomba has managed to pass into half guard.
Bomba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bomba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bomba. Ross is staying active underneath Bomba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bomba trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom. Ross won't allow Bomba to pass to mount. Bomba wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy. Ross won't allow Bomba to pass to mount. Bomba trying to control from half guard but Ross is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bomba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ross is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Bomba!
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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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RATING
46% |
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