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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1339 p4p, 131 weight class) and Ben The Hound (ranked 3370 p4p, 301 weight class). Ben The Hound will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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196 cm
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235 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Araujo wants to clinch up but The Hound keeps it at a distance.
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Hound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on The Hound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Hound, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but The Hound is defending well.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound is looking to reverse the position.
The Hound wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Hound has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo working the ground and pound.
The Hound is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Hound is looking for a sweep.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of The Hound's head but The Hound avoids it well.
Araujo grinds an elbow into The Hound's temple.
It looks like Ben The Hound has been cut.
The Hound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
The Hound is looking for a sweep.
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Hound tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo works his way to his opponent's back.
The Hound is in bad spot here.
The Hound is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Araujo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hound trying to get back to his feet but Araujo is in full control for now.
Araujo looking for the RNC.
The Hound 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 Araujo gets his way!
Araujo is cranking The Hound's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for The Hound! He's tightened the choke and The Hound is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Araujo!
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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
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