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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Shabalala (ranked 4030 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odis Wheetley (ranked 6713 p4p, 0 weight class). Odis Wheetley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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194 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Shabalala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odis Wheetley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabalala has a takedown stuffed.
Shabalala leaves Wheetley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wheetley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shabalala shoots in and gets a takedown into Wheetley's guard.
Shabalala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheetley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wheetley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wheetley looks winded!
Shabalala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shabalala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wheetley's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shabalala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheetley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shabalala with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabalala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wheetley has momentary wrist control but Shabalala slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabalala stands up over Wheetley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shabalala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wheetley's head.
Shabalala stands up over Wheetley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shabalala landing some decent shots from guard.
Shabalala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shabalala working some strikes from top position.
Wheetley is rocked!
Shabalala arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wheetley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raymond Shabalala!
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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
56% |
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