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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 cm
28
275 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm
28
270 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casper Holm! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boulwiha goes for a double leg but Holm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holm continues to drive forward. Boulwiha takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses. Boulwiha misses with a takedown and Holm moves into the clinch. Holm lands a right hand. Holm has Boulwiha pushed against the cage. Boulwiha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holm smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but Holm shows good takedown defense. Boulwiha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holm circles away. Boulwiha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulwiha tries to counter with a takedown but Holm is quick to defend against it. Boulwiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holm pinned against the cage. Holm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Holm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holm closes the distance and clinches. Holm lands with a short shot to the head. Boulwiha drags the fight down to the ground.
Holm tries to stand but Boulwiha is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boulwiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holm is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boulwiha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Holm is looking to defend but Boulwiha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Holm! Boulwiha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Holm taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuba Boulwiha! Yuba Boulwiha retains his heavyweight title! After the fight, Yuba Boulwiha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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
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