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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Liguy (ranked 2367 p4p, 43 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 3193 p4p, 65 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 cm
34
185 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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170 cm
33
139 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bell shoots in and drives through. Liguy sprawls well. Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell looking to score a takedown here. Liguy is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Liguy's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Bell advances to half guard. Bell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liguy! Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liguy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bell fails to move to back control. Bell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Liguy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Liguy and Bell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Liguy stops Bell from passing to mount. Liguy manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bell misses with a head shot. Liguy uses the momentum to regain guard. Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Liguy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bell forces his way into half guard. Bell is keen to just control but Liguy is a slippery customer. Bell thows a huge punch but Liguy dodges it nicely.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Liguy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bell locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Liguy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell! Jumping up and down and very excited, Dominique Bell waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.
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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
41% |
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