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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Wannanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sang Seok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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172 cm
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161 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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176 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekko Wannanen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wannanen throws a big shot that misses. Wannanen needs to keep his hands up - Seok had a free shot at his head there. Good standup being displayed there by Wannanen as he connects with a hook. Seok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wannanen. Wannanen throws a body shot but no joy. Seok throws a body shot but no joy. A clash of legs there as Seok blocks the low kick. Wannanen throws a quick inside leg kick. Wannanen misses with a leg kick. Seok goes for a double leg but Wannanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wannanen continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wannanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wannanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seok. Seok looks to land a right hand but Wannanen moved out of range. Seok shoots for a takedown but Wannanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wannanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seok.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Wannanen.
Seok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wannanen keeps the fight on the outside. Wannanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts. Wannanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Seok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wannanen misses with a hook to the body
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wannanen won't be happy with that. Seok landing a few strikes. Seok lands a nice forearm strike. Wannanen is pushing Seok's head away, looking to escape. Seok manages to hold on to the position though. Wannanen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. This has been an exciting period of action! Seok punishes Wannanen with strikes from the back mount. Wannanen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wannanen is trying to stand back up. Wannanen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Seok.
Seok lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Wannanen trying to get back to his feet but Seok is in full control for now. Seok has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wannanen is in real trouble here. Seok gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wannanen is tapping out! Seok wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Sang Seok! During a confident post fight interview, Lee Sang Seok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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