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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (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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187 cm
40
212 lbs
37 - 19 - 0 |
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183 cm
28
214 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov. Romanov throws a head kick that misses. Romanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Romanov throws a head kick that misses and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov! Romanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Romanov throws a combination that misses and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov! Romanov is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Romanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Romanov. Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romanov's best efforts. Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jitsu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Romanov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Romanov! Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jitsu is still trying to improve position. Romanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jitsu to his feet. Jitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Romanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Romanov throws a big shot that misses. Romanov misses with a hook. Jitsu ducked under it nicely. Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage. Jitsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jitsu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jitsu lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely. Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely. Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jitsu. Jitsu works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard. Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Romanov is adopting a defensive guard. Jitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jitsu passes into half guard. Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work. Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanov has managed to free his arm - good work. Ground and pound from Jitsu. Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanov defends it well. Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanov defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romanov is just riding it out for now. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold. Jitsu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romanov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu! Jiu Jitsu very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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