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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Almedin Hafizovic (ranked 3593 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rolls (ranked 21276 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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177 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 11 - 0 |
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181 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Almedin Hafizovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Rolls ! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hafizovic as he jumps to the side. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hafizovic throws a good cross that connects.
Rolls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hafizovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolls somewhat. Nice uppercut lands for Hafizovic. That snapped Rolls 's head back.
Hafizovic tries to clinch but Rolls moves out of range. Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Hafizovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hafizovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Almedin Hafizovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls . Hafizovic instigates a clinch. Rolls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rolls fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rolls looks winded! Hafizovic throws a series of punches but Rolls avoids them all with ease. A little jabbing left from Rolls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rolls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A jab from Hafizovic does it's job there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hafizovic wants to clinch. Hafizovic tries to clinch there but Rolls circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hafizovic scores with a hook. Rolls tries to move into range but Hafizovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rolls swats away the attempt to clinch by Hafizovic. Hafizovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls . Hafizovic fails in his attempt to clinch. Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Hafizovic shows good takedown defense. Hafizovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hafizovic tries to clinch up but Rolls circles away and keeps his distance. Hafizovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Almedin Hafizovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hafizovic leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hafizovic throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rolls stumbling backwards into the cage! Rolls bounces back off the cage towards Hafizovic, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hafizovic lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hafizovic celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Almedin Hafizovic!
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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
54% |
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