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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Nipplestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuneyt Arkin (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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185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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165 cm
18
175 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Nipplestein! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cuneyt Arkin! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nipplestein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nipplestein gets the takedown into side control. Arkin wants to get back to his feet but Nipplestein is dominant here and he's now got Arkin's back! Nipplestein thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Nipplestein is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Arkin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nipplestein tightening his grip on Arkin, looking for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nipplestein biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nipplestein is hanging on to Arkin's back as he tries to escape.
Nipplestein has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arkin's body.
Nipplestein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Nipplestein is not going to allow Arkin to sit and survive in this position. Arkin fending off the submission attempt from Nipplestein. Arkin covers up after that shot from Nipplestein.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nipplestein is punishing Arkin with some ground and pound.
Arkin is rocked! Nipplestein is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Arkin is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Nipplestein! Our winner, Norman Nipplestein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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