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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richthoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber's entrance music is Hamburg Anthem. A fine choice. The key to victory for Leon Weber has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 cm
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142 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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171 cm
20
147 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Weber! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manfred Von Richthoffen! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weber throws a looping overhand right but Von Richthoffen ducks down to avoid it. Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Richthoffen.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Richthoffen sprawls and moves away. Von Richthoffen cracks Weber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Von Richthoffen scores with a hook. Weber with a lazy takedown attempt and Von Richthoffen counters with a left and a right that stings Weber. Von Richthoffen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Weber shoots in for a takedown but Von Richthoffen shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Richthoffen to the ground. Weber is now in Von Richthoffen's guard. Weber wants to pass the guard but Von Richthoffen is keeping the position. Weber won't allow Von Richthoffen to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Richthoffen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Weber advances to half guard. Weber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Von Richthoffen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Weber! Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title! Leon Weber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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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
52% |
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