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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benga Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banga comes to the cage accompanied by ZULU WARRIOR. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benga Banga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Banga pushes him off.
Banga instigates a clinch.
Banga prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetsov drags the fight down to the ground.
Banga is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Banga controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banga forces his way into half guard.
Banga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banga stops Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov is trying to control but Banga manages to pass to mount!
Banga thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov tries to lock up and control but Banga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kuznetsov has his hands clasped together but Banga breaks the hold and Kuznetsov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Banga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benga Banga!
In his post fight interview, Benga Banga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks God!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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