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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soa Palelei (ranked 15 p4p, 2 weight class) and Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 44 p4p, 5 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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25 - 8 - 0 |
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243 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soa Palelei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcon moves out of range of the leg kick from Palelei.
Palelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Palelei throws a series of punches but Garcon avoids them all with ease.
Palelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palelei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palelei moves forwards but Garcon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcon jabs Palelei right on the nose. Palelei blinks but takes it well.
Garcon throws a front kick aimed at Palelei's knee but Palelei avoids it well.
Garcon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palelei bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Garcon! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Jean Paul Garcon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palelei postures up and lands a big shot to Garcon's brow.
Garcon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palelei chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palelei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palelei postures up and lands a big shot to Garcon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei postures up and lands a big shot to Garcon's brow.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
Palelei lands a couple of digs.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palelei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palelei trying to control but Garcon is working from the bottom.
Palelei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palelei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palelei wants to pass the guard but Garcon is keeping the position.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcon has his foot on Palelei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palelei works his way back into a safe position though.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcon is looking for a triangle but Palelei pushes his legs off easily.
Palelei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon is trying to control the position but Palelei postures up.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcon keeping moving, preventing Palelei from controlling successfully.
Garcon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palelei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palelei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palelei landing with the ground and pound.
Garcon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palelei defends it easily.
Palelei cracks Garcon with a solid left hand.
Palelei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcon controls Palelei momentarily but Palelei frees himself.
Garcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palelei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palelei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palelei wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
Palelei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palelei has managed to get both his arms back between Garcon's legs - danger averted.
Palelei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcon's head.
Garcon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palelei lands a couple of elbows.
Palelei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcon looking for a guillotine here but Palelei defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soa Palelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Garcon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcon avoids the head kick by Palelei.
Palelei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palelei throws a hook but Garcon blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Palelei blocks the leg kick.
Palelei throws a body shot but no joy.
Palelei lands a jab.
Garcon throws a leg kick but Palelei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soa Palelei is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palelei misses with a few strikes there.
Garcon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Palelei.
Palelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei misses with a hook.
Palelei connects with a superb combination that knocks Garcon out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Palelei before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Garcon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Soa Palelei!
Soa Palelei retains his heavyweight title!
Soa Palelei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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