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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Potep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Potep! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bank Shamrock! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Shamrock trying to mount his opponent but Potep defends it. Potep tries to kick Shamrock off but Shamrock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Potep tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shamrock throwing shots but Potep is blocking nicely. Shamrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shamrock controlling the pace. Shamrock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Potep! Shamrock trying to control but he's not successful this time. Potep wants to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock looking for a guillotine from mount but Potep is having none of it. Shamrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shamrock looks gassed! A nice elbow there by Shamrock. Shamrock content just to control the position here. Potep is looking to get to half guard. Potep really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Potep manages to regain half guard. Good work. Potep is trying to maintain the position but Shamrock is very close to passing his half guard. Potep tries to get to full guard but Shamrock has control of the leg.
Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Potep has managed to free his arm - good work. Potep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamrock on the ground.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamrock working Potep over with strikes.

It looks like Manny Potep has been cut. Shamrock slows the pace down in half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shamrock prevents Potep from improving his position. Shamrock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Potep is looking to escape.
Shamrock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shamrock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shamrock throwing shots but Potep is blocking nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shamrock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Potep! Shamrock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shamrock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Potep hang on? Shamrock with good strikes from the mount here!

Manny Potep's cut is getting worse.
Shamrock working for a guillotine from mount but Potep is in no mood to give up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Potep is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bank Shamrock!
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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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