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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 3517 p4p, 408 weight class) and Leon Opstad (ranked 4200 p4p, 461 weight class). Dock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. The crowd seem to be enjoying Opstad's choice of entrance music: Moby - Natural Blues. Bob Dock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Opstad!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opstad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dock.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Opstad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Opstad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dock on his heels. He'll look to pass Dock's guard now, I'm sure.
Dock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Opstad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Opstad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Opstad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Opstad has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Dock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dock looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Opstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Opstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dock working for a triangle but Opstad defends it easily.
Opstad wants to pass the guard but Dock is keeping the position.
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Opstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Opstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opstad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Opstad passes Dock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Opstad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Opstad's back!
Opstad is trying to get back to his feet but Dock has full control of the position and if anything, Opstad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dock has his arm under Opstad's chin here. Game over son! Dock squeezes tightly and Opstad is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Dock!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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