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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adnan Vulicevic (ranked 7097 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Bartholemew (ranked 6179 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Bartholemew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adnan Vulicevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Bartholemew!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartholemew takes the fight into the clinch.
Vulicevic goes for a takedown attempt but Bartholemew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vulicevic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch but Vulicevic is avoiding it.
Vulicevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adnan Vulicevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vulicevic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vulicevic pulls guard successfully.
Bartholemew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vulicevic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartholemew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vulicevic keeping hold of Bartholemew's head, controlling as best he can.
Vulicevic is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vulicevic is working hard here to advance position.
Vulicevic trying to control but Bartholemew postures up.
Vulicevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bartholemew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vulicevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartholemew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartholemew uses his free foot to push down on Vulicevic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vulicevic.
Bartholemew tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bartholemew punching from mount but Vulicevic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bartholemew looking to finish with strikes here!
Vulicevic tries to control Bartholemew's body but Bartholemew pushes him off. Vulicevic squirms to his side and now Bartholemew has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bartholemew somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vulicevic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bartholemew gets his way!
Vulicevic won't enjoy being in this position. Bartholemew looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vulicevic is tapping - it's over boys! Bartholemew picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Bartholemew!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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