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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sabu Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Margaritaville. Greco has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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194 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sabu Fatu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filipo Greco! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Fatu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fatu throws a left that rocks Greco and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fatu dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Greco regain composure!
It looks like Filipo Greco has been cut. Greco is looking to regain half guard here but Fatu keeps moving and retains side control. Greco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Greco is pressing down on Fatu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Fatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greco is keeping the position for now. Fatu won't allow Greco to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greco had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fatu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Greco Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fatu's back instead. Greco controlling from the back. Fatu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Greco.
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. Greco sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fatu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Filipo Greco!
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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
38% |
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