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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Harvath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ranma Saotome's chin.
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216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranma Saotome!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saotome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harvath looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saotome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harvath is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saotome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harvath is trying to get back to full guard.
Saotome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harvath is staying active underneath Saotome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saotome is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Harvath reverses the position - he's now on top in Saotome's guard.
Saotome looking to control but Harvath passes into half guard.
Harvath is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saotome!
Harvath moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saotome has worked his arm free - good work by Saotome!
Saotome is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saotome wants to control but Harvath postures up.
Harvath tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Harvath tries for a kimura but Saotome is defending well.
Harvath tries for a kimura but Saotome is defending well.
Saotome keeps Harvath under control for a moment.
Harvath in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Saotome is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk Harvath!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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