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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abasi Njagi (ranked 2044 p4p, 2100 weight class) and Terrell Yates (ranked 138 p4p, 140 weight class). Njagi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T). Abasi Njagi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrell Yates's chin.
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148
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abasi Njagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Yates!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njagi dives in for a single leg takedown but Yates sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yates only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Njagi is working for takedown but Yates is calmly controlling the position for now.
Njagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates tries to stall but Njagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Njagi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Njagi controls his hands.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Yates manages to get underhooks.
Njagi goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick from Yates lands but Njagi takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Njagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Njagi somewhat.
Njagi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yates's half guard.
Yates wants to control but Njagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Njagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yates sees it coming and defends easily.
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
Yates has his hands clasped together around Njagi's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi.
Njagi decides to stand and escape the position.
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Njagi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yates! But no joy.
Njagi shoots and misses
and Yates counters with an outside leg kick.
Njagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Njagi is working for a kimura but Yates is defending it quite comfortably.
Yates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Njagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Njagi is working for a kimura but Yates is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi.
Yates is looking for a sweep. Njagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Njagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yates is trying to stand up here but Njagi is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Yates trying to control from the bottom.
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Njagi is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.
Njagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yates defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yates manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Njagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yates!
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Njagi trying to hold on to Yates's head to control him but Yates postures up.
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yates wants to stand but Njagi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Yates has control of the leg.
Yates decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Njagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Njagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yates scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Yates.
Yates thuds a left hand into Njagi's body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Njagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Yates.
Terrell Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Yates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Njagi doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Yates gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage.
Njagi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yates is defending well.
Yates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yates lands a shot to the body.
Njagi wants the takedown. Yates is fighting it off but Njagi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yates's guard against the cage.
Yates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Njagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Njagi trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet.
Njagi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Njagi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yates screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Njagi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abasi Njagi!
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energy
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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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