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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 6946 p4p, 692 weight class) and Jim Reigns (ranked 9355 p4p, 770 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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260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Reigns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Emelianenko looking to break Reigns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reigns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Emelianenko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Emelianenko looking for the choke from the back.
Reigns defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Emelianenko working for a choke but Reigns is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Emelianenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Emelianenko is persistently looking for the submission but Reigns is defending it well.
Emelianenko lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko punishes Reigns with strikes from the back mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Emelianenko is riding his opponent, not letting Reigns buck him off.
Emelianenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reigns for as long as he can get away with.
Emelianenko is working the ground and pound. Can Reigns escape?
Emelianenko is not going to allow Reigns to sit and survive in this position.
Reigns is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Emelianenko is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Reigns taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Emelianenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Emelianenko!
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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
42% |
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