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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandin Duncan (ranked 3392 p4p, 370 weight class) and Burt Smokebandit (ranked 3130 p4p, 339 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 cm
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160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandin Duncan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burt Smokebandit! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smokebandit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smokebandit landing strikes. Duncan sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smokebandit lands with a punch from half guard. Duncan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smokebandit pulls his head out easily. Smokebandit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Duncan is not content to let Smokebandit control the position. Smokebandit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smokebandit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Duncan wants to get back to full guard. Smokebandit thows a huge punch but Duncan dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smokebandit lands a nice short elbow. Duncan looking for submissions off his back. Smokebandit prevents Duncan from improving his position. Duncan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duncan is staying active underneath Smokebandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Smokebandit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Smokebandit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Smokebandit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Duncan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smokebandit. Oh but Duncan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smokebandit goes limp - he's gone! Duncan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandin Duncan! In his post fight interview, Brandin Duncan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Burt Smokebandit was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll not give up!'.
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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
57% |
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