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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 570 p4p, 77 weight class) and App Test (ranked 1901 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
25
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson James! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, App Test! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Test throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Test finishes the takedown easily into guard. Test trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Test is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. James tries to land a sweep but no joy. James controlling Test's posture. My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Test has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Test postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Test, into his guard.
James has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Test has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle. Test wants to control the position but James says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Test looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Test is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots. Test is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Test avoid being mounted? Test looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. James working over Test with some ground and pound. Test looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like App Test has been cut. Ground and pound from James.
That has opened up App Test's cut even more. Test looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Test gets back to full guard.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Test looking for a triangle here. James is fighting it but it looks tight! Test pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, James is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). App Test! App Test is the new heavyweight champion! After winning the bout, App Test thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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
39% |
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