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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 595 p4p, 85 weight class) and Mike Megaton (ranked 570 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
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258 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 8 - 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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Megaton's guard.
Araujo throwing strikes from guard but Megaton blocks nicely.
Megaton controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Megaton to regain full guard.
Megaton controlling the position.
Megaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo postures up in Megaton's guard and throws a big left but Megaton blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Araujo is trying to keep Megaton in close.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Megaton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Megaton defends it easily.
Megaton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araujo pushes a forearm under Megaton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Megaton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!
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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
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