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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatori Hanzo (ranked 6267 p4p, 529 weight class) and Josh Alli (ranked 8123 p4p, 576 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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174 cm
28
160 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hatori Hanzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Alli! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanzo. That did some damage! A head kick misses from Alli. Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alli manages to avoid it. Hanzo is looking to score with low kicks. Alli closes the distance and clinches. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanzo obliges. Alli's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Alli prevents a body shot from Hanzo. Hanzo dodges an elbow strike from Alli.
Alli avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanzo. Alli is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position. Alli breaks the clinch.
Hanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alli moves into range and clinches up with Hanzo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hanzo prevents Alli from breaking the clinch. Alli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hanzo lands a body shot. Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alli trying to land knees to the body.
Hanzo avoiding damage as Alli throws knees to the body.
Alli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hanzo misses with a body punch.
Alli blocks a body shot from Hanzo. Alli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hanzo lands an elbow just above Alli 's eye. Hanzo has Alli pressed against the cage, preventing Alli from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alli's face.
Alli takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hanzo connects with a knee to the head.
Alli is rocked! Hanzo lands an elbow that stopped Alli in his tracks for a moment. Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanzo finish him? Alli lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hanzo lands a big knee to the head and Alli goes down! Hanzo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
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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
57% |
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