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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Brezlav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Evan Thomas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evan Thomas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Brezlav! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brezlav has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Brezlav's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brezlav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Brezlav tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Brezlav drops back down to his feet.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brezlav.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Brezlav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Brezlav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Evan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Brezlav. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brezlav fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight. Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas sets himself, and Brezlav steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time. Brezlav tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brezlav scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Brezlav tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard. Brezlav wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. Thomas controlling the position. Brezlav is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control. Brezlav won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet. Brezlav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Brezlav postures up.
Brezlav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Brezlav scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brezlav pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Brezlav is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thomas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Brezlav! Igor Brezlav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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G |
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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
40% |
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