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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristopher Joker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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235 lbs
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195 cm
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristopher Joker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rulon Gardner! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gardner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Gardner has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joker's face.
Joker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gardner landing shots from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gardner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joker wants to control but Gardner is having none of it. Joker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gardner on the ground. Joker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardner trying to control but Joker is having none of it. Gardner controlling his opponent. Gardner looking to control but Joker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gardner avoids the attempt from Joker to control. Gardner wants to control the pace but Joker is squirming around nicely. Joker is in a horrible position here. Gardner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gardner with a couple of short strikes. Gardner controlling from mount. Joker tries to hold on but Gardner postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gardner landing shots from mount. Joker tries to lock up and control but Gardner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gardner controlling the position easily from mount. Joker tries to lock up and control but Gardner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Joker is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Joker is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gardner breaks from Joker's wrist control and lands an elbow. Joker is breathing heavily. Gardner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joker hang on? Gardner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gardner unloading with bombs! Gardner looking to control but Joker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gardner quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gardner but it's paid off an Joker is forced to tap! Nice work by Gardner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rulon Gardner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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