PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ninja. Dom DeNardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rambo Kawajiri's chin.

DeNardo
vs
Kawajiri

190 cm
21
240 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

205 cm
27
242 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rambo Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNardo fails with a takedown attempt.
DeNardo misses with a body shot.
A big left from DeNardo misses.

DeNardo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawajiri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kawajiri wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and DeNardo manages to pass to side control.

DeNardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawajiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawajiri tries to kick DeNardo off but DeNardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeNardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawajiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawajiri is trying to stand back up but DeNardo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNardo moves nicely into side control.
Kawajiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Kawajiri tries to escape but DeNardo is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri struggling a bit here.

DeNardo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawajiri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kawajiri tries to improve position but can't.

DeNardo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeNardo swings around for an armbar but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeNardo's guard.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but DeNardo keeps moving.

DeNardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kawajiri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kawajiri looking to pass the guard.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but DeNardo keeps moving.
Kawajiri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

DeNardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawajiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but DeNardo is tightening it up a little... Kawajiri has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kawajiri reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kawajiri taps out! Nice BJJ there by DeNardo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dom DeNardo!