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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Showtime (ranked 4988 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Hunlin (ranked 7098 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Old Toms Hut. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 cm
47
168 lbs
24 - 43 - 0 |
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166 cm
26
166 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
24 - 43 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Hunlin! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Showtime drives through with a takedown into guard. Hunlin wants to stand and escape but Showtime is having none of it. Showtime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Showtime stands up and waves to Hunlin to follow him. Showtime throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Showtime is in Hunlin's guard. Showtime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hunlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Showtime is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Showtime gets to his feet. Hunlin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Showtime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunlin pinned against the cage. Hunlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Hunlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Showtime lands a really nice looking cross but Hunlin seems unphased.
Showtime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunlin doesn't seem bothered though. Showtime lands with a nice combination. Hunlin backs away looking to recover. Hunlin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Showtime lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hunlin is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Showtime is fending him off so far but Hunlin persists. Nope, Showtime circles away and we're back to standing. Showtime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunlin's waist but Hunlin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showtime off to one side. Showtime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hunlin fails with a takedown attempt. Showtime shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Showtime gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunlin as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him. Danga de danga de dang - Showtime scores with a four punch combination! Hunlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Showtime finish him? Showtime misses with a double jab.
Showtime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunlin doesn't seem bothered though. Hunlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hunlin gets caught flat footed, as Showtime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hunlin looks winded! Showtime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Showtime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunlin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Showtime just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Hunlin has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Showtime!
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G |
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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
55% |
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