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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mako Mishima (ranked 6061 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Braveheart (ranked 3471 p4p, 445 weight class). Mako Mishima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
25
235 lbs
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186 cm
25
220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mako Mishima! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Braveheart! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Braveheart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. 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. Mishima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mishima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mishima is working hard here to advance position. Braveheart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mishima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mishima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mishima. Braveheart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mishima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mishima can't keep his opponent in guard - Braveheart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Mishima wants to improve his position but Braveheart is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mishima works his way to full guard. Good work. Mishima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Mishima trying to control but Braveheart is working from the bottom. Braveheart has his hands on Mishima's head, controlling the position. Mishima looking to pass the guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Braveheart can do anything to dispel that myth. Mishima stands and throws Braveheart's legs to the side, diving into side control. Mishima trying to control the position but Braveheart is working away. Braveheart prevents Mishima from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mishima in the domination position with Braveheart hanging on. Mishima has hold of Braveheart's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Braveheart tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mishima cranks the arm and Braveheart screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Braveheart, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mako Mishima!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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