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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnulfo Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merari Bakannustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnulfo Richard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnulfo Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Merari Bakannustus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakannustus shoots in looking for a takedown but Richard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakannustus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakannustus looks for a takedown but Richard sprawls well.
Bakannustus shoots in for a double leg but Richard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnulfo Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merari Bakannustus.
Bakannustus has his takedown stuffed
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bakannustus!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richard working away.
Richard tries to score with some ground and pound. Bakannustus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Richard crashes against the mat.
Bakannustus manages to get back to half guard.
Bakannustus controlling the position well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakannustus trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakannustus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Bakannustus keeping hold of Richard's head, controlling as best he can.
Bakannustus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bakannustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bakannustus is tightening it up a little... Richard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Richard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Richard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bakannustus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Merari Bakannustus!
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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
46% |
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