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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzia Ziabua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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171 cm
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzia Ziabua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Marx!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marx gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ziabua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziabua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ziabua has hold of Marx's hands but Marx slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ziabua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziabua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ziabua actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marx connects with a nice short shot to Ziabua's temple.
Ziabua is pressing down on Marx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Marx scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ziabua is rocked!
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Ziabua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marx lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx landing with the ground and pound.
Ziabua lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marx!
Ziabua is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marx can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ziabua seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziabua throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marx has his hands clasped together but Ziabua breaks the hold and Marx is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ziabua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzia Ziabua!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
97% |
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