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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Cassel (ranked 3414 p4p, 154 weight class) and Bobrov Larionovich (ranked 7010 p4p, 243 weight class). Bobrov Larionovich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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164 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobrov Larionovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larionovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larionovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Cassel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cassel tries to get out of the position.
Cassel is defending against the submission attempts here by Larionovich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larionovich is working for a kimura but Cassel is defending it quite comfortably.
Cassel is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larionovich seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cassel is trying to get back to full guard.
Larionovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larionovich seems to be working for a kimura but Cassel defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cassel is trying to control the position but Larionovich postures up.
Larionovich trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.
Larionovich has gone for a leg lock! Cassel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larionovich's guard.
Cassel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larionovich on the ground.
Larionovich is looking for a triangle but Cassel pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassel tries to free his leg and advance position but Larionovich is retaining full guard.
Cassel throwing strikes but missing.
Cassel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cassel trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Larionovich wants to sweep here but Cassel controlling him for the moment.
Larionovich pushes a forearm under Cassel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cassel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobrov Larionovich!
After the fight, Bobrov Larionovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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