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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gape Myanus (ranked 3526 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Morgan (ranked 3481 p4p, 194 weight class). Chris Morgan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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162 cm
25
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gape Myanus! 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, Chris Morgan! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Myanus doesn't succeed with the takedown and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan. Myanus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morgan after a bit of a struggle. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Myanus tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gape Myanus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Myanus wants to take the fight to the mat but Morgan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Morgan pulls guard. Morgan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Myanus trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myanus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Myanus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan looking to control but Myanus passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Myanus controlling the action here. Myanus seems to be looking for submissions.
Myanus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Myanus is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position. Myanus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Myanus. Morgan tries to roll over but Myanus keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Myanus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Morgan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Myanus has cracked it and Morgan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Myanus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gape Myanus!
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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
29% |
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