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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fires (ranked 3071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Saunier (ranked 3345 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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170 cm
26
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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167 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Fires! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathias Saunier! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saunier scores with a takedown into Fires's guard. Saunier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saunier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Fires controls Saunier momentarily but Saunier frees himself. Fires has his hands on Saunier's head, controlling the position. Fires looking to control.
Saunier won't allow Fires to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunier forces his way into half guard. Saunier wants to control but Fires is keeping him busy. Saunier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fires!
That's one minute gone in the round. Saunier with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Saunier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Saunier forces the positional change into back control. Good control from Saunier. Saunier has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fires is in real trouble here. Saunier gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fires is tapping out! Saunier wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mathias Saunier!
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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
42% |
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