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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baek Doo Kim (ranked 5116 p4p, 23432 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 cm 21 170 0 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm 30 160 59 - 74 - 11 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good kicks Determined |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baek Doo Kim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 59 - 74 - 11, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Kim leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kim looking to score a takedown here. Salvacion is defending well but Kim drives through and ends up in Salvacion's guard. Kim controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salvacion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard.
Kim pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvacion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kim is tightening it up a little... Salvacion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Salvacion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Salvacion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baek Doo Kim!
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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
38% |
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