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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Johnson (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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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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225 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 The Island, Don Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pablo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is looking to control Pablo's arms but Pablo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Pablo taking a breather.
Pablo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pablo stalling in the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pablo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pablo misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Pablo keeps it at a distance.
Pablo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pablo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pablo to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Roger Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is thwarting Pablo's attempts to control the position.
Pablo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Pablo pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Pablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pablo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pablo controls the pace.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pablo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pablo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pablo is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pablo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Pablo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Johnson!
A very excited looking Roger Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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
32% |
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