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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Demarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demarco comes into the arena with Fast Lane blaring out of the sound system. 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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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Demarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paskalev.
Paskalev fails with the takedown
and Demarco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paskalev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Demarco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paskalev is in Demarco's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paskalev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Paskalev is pushing down on Demarco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demarco is fighting to maintain full guard but Paskalev has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paskalev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Demarco defend it? Paskalev steps over the head and cranks it - Demarco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Paskalev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnost Paskalev!
A relieved looking Arnost Paskalev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Anthony Demarco was interviewed post fight and said 'You know I tried my best but at the end of the night I just couldn't pull it out. Thank you for the experience!'.
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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
56% |
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