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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xiang Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Lintunen L (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 cm
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140 lbs
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182 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xiang Liu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauri Lintunen L! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lintunen L paws at him with a jab and circles away. Liu shoots in but Lintunen L avoids the takedown attempt easily. Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lintunen L closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liu to the mat! Liu manages to get full guard. Lintunen L keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liu's head. Lintunen L is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lintunen L on the ground. It looks like Lintunen L might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lintunen L works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ground and pound from Lintunen L. Lintunen L content to control rather than advance. Lintunen L moves into full mount! Liu won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lintunen L lands a big shot there that rocks Liu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lintunen L with shots to the head and body - Liu looks very uncomfortable down there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lintunen L takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lintunen L cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lintunen L pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Lintunen L looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lintunen L raining down hammerfists from mount. Lintunen L scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liu?
Liu is breathing heavily. Lintunen L controlling from mount. Liu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Liu tries to reverse the position but Lintunen L maintains control. Lintunen L controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lintunen L is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lintunen L extends the arm and Liu is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauri Lintunen L!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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