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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - In the End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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177 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillgrund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Hillgrund has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Hillgrund clinches up against the cage.
Hillgrund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hillgrund working aggressively here.
A short left from Hillgrund.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hillgrund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Hillgrund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Harald Hillgrund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Hillgrund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Hillgrund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Hillgrund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hillgrund can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Hillgrund looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hillgrund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hillgrund looking for a triangle here. Thomas is fighting it but it looks tight! Hillgrund pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thomas is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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