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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Cunningham (ranked 7575 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Kardashian (ranked 3525 p4p, 0 weight class). Callum Kardashian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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174 cm
25
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cormac Cunningham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Callum Kardashian! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown attempt by Cunningham or perhaps it was just good defense by Kardashian, which made it look bad. Kardashian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Kardashian from controlling successfully. Cunningham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kardashian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kardashian throwing strikes from guard but Cunningham blocks nicely. Kardashian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kardashian sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cunningham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kardashian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kardashian throwing strikes from guard but Cunningham blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kardashian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kardashian passes Cunningham's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kardashian not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kardashian performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kardashian seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well, if Kardashian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cunningham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kardashian on the ground. Kardashian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kardashian stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kardashian is trying to control. Cunningham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kardashian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though. Kardashian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunningham is just riding it out for now. Kardashian eventually gives up the hold. Cunningham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardashian. Kardashian controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kardashian slips a nice elbow through Cunningham's hands, connecting with Cunningham's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kardashian wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunningham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kardashian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kardashian thows a huge punch but Cunningham dodges it nicely.
Kardashian seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cunningham is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Callum Kardashian!
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G |
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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
27% |
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