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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Trinidad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kalaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trinidad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of The Tiger. 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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147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Trinidad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Kalaway!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinidad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kalaway's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trinidad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trinidad throws an elbow that misses. Kalaway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trinidad's guard. Nice move by Kalaway!
Trinidad trying to strike off his back.
Kalaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalaway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trinidad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Trinidad tries to roll over but Kalaway keeps him under control.
Kalaway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trinidad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalaway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trinidad defends it well.
Kalaway maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Trinidad could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kalaway has cracked it and Trinidad is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kalaway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Kalaway!
Felix Trinidad spoke after the fight, saying 'I know I am not the best of fighters but am working on my ability I promise I will come back better and stronger.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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