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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eduardo Alvarez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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160 cm
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140 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesala avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Vesala looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Vesala misses.
Vesala looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Vesala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Vesala moves out of range.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Vesala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez won't allow Vesala to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vesala is working away from the top position though.
Vesala 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. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vesala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Vesala!
A very excited looking Timo Vesala 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
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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