PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony's entrance music is T.N.T by AC DC. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Anthony
vs
Wang

171 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Stand Alone Fight Wear
Kangaroo Muscle

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clarence Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Wang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anthony's waist but Anthony gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Anthony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Wang circles away easily

and Wang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anthony won't be happy with that.
Wang trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Wang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anthony shoots and misses

and Wang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthony wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looks gassed!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anthony has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.

Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony looking for a sweep. Not yet Anthony, not yet.

Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Wang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Anthony had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Anthony Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wang's back instead.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Anthony.

Anthony working for a choke but Wang is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang prevents Anthony from getting a body triangle.
Anthony has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Anthony working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Anthony is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Wang with him. Wang is trying to defend but Anthony has an arm under the chin now! Wang grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clarence Anthony!