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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Malina (ranked 23514 p4p, 538 weight class) and Twist Calypso (ranked 6602 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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183 cm
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165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Malina! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso! The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Calypso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malina to the ground. Calypso is now in Malina's guard. Malina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calypso on the ground. Malina working for submissions but it's allowed Calypso to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calypso in particular looking to stall. Calypso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Malina tries to kick Calypso off but Calypso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Calypso is trying to work for a kimura but Malina is defending well.
Calypso controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malina is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calypso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malina! Calypso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Calypso avoids the attempt from Malina to control. Calypso goes for an armbar but Malina turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malina. Malina tries to free his leg and advance position but Calypso is retaining full guard. Calypso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malina manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calypso sitting in guard here, content to control. Malina throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Calypso controlling from the top position. Calypso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Calypso passes Malina's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Calypso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Calypso maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malina could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Calypso has cracked it and Malina is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Calypso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Twist Calypso!
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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
33% |
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