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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Con Dumas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas digs a good hook to Abobo's body.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
Dumas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abobo swivels and escapes.
Dumas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abobo defends it nicely.
Tank Abobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Dumas.
Dumas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dumas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abobo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abobo.
Dumas looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abobo advances position into side control!
Abobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dumas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dumas can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dumas, who protects the arm well.
Abobo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dumas is looking to regain half guard here but Abobo keeps moving and retains side control.
Abobo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abobo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abobo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dumas is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dumas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abobo is trying to work for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
Abobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumas defends it well.
Dumas trying to hold on to Abobo's head to control him but Abobo postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Dumas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abobo postures up.
Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dumas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abobo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abobo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abobo advances position into side control!
Abobo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abobo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abobo tries for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
Abobo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dumas is defending well.
Abobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dumas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dumas manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abobo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abobo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Abobo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dumas tries a low kick but Abobo avoids it.
Abobo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abobo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dumas is just riding it out for now. Abobo eventually gives up the hold.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dumas moves into full guard.
Tank Abobo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abobo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Abobo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Abobo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dumas actively working from the bottom here.
Dumas wants to control but Abobo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abobo wants to free his trapped foot but Dumas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dumas tries to roll over but Abobo keeps him under control.
Abobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is looking to control Abobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumas avoid being mounted?
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.
Abobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumas sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dumas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dumas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Dumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumas manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Dumas's guard.
Dumas controlling Abobo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Dumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumas manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Dumas's guard.
Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dumas is looking for a triangle but Abobo pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abobo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abobo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abobo advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abobo working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo tries for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
Dumas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abobo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tank Abobo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Abobo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dumas on his heels. He'll look to pass Dumas's guard now, I'm sure.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abobo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abobo defends it easily.
Abobo passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumas sees it coming and defends easily.
Abobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumas defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumas defends it well.
Dumas 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 Abobo. Oh but Dumas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Abobo goes limp - he's gone! Dumas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Con Dumas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Con Dumas waved his t-shirt featuring PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 6 and Laundering 90% )'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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