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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Puna Wai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (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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156 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai moves away.
Putski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putski. Wai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putski throws a shot from downtown. Wai moves away and avoids it.
Putski connects with a crisp jab.
Putski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai moves away.
Putski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Putski.
Putski tries for a kimura but Wai is defending well.
Putski is looking to take a break and control but Wai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai is pushing Putski's head away, looking to escape. Putski manages to hold on to the position though.
Wai is not content to let Putski control the position.
Putski advances to full mount.
Wai is trying to escape the mount but Putski keeps good control and instead manages to take Wai's back.
You can see the frustration on Wai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putski trying to control.
Putski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Putski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wai is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski has managed to slip his arm under Wai's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wai is tapping out! Submission win for Putski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
A victorious Ivan Putski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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
39% |
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