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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laisius Muta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laisius Muta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laisius Muta!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland shoots in but Muta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muta throws a head kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown but Muta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muta shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Kirkland's guard.
Van Kirkland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Kirkland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muta.
Muta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
Van Kirkland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Van Kirkland pushing down on Muta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Kirkland wants to pass the guard but Muta is defending well.
Muta wants to improve his position but Van Kirkland is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Muta is trying to maintain the position but Van Kirkland is very close to passing his half guard.
Muta wants to get back to his feet.
Van Kirkland escapes and gets back to his feet.
Van Kirkland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Muta to the ground. Van Kirkland is now in Muta's guard.
Muta is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Van Kirkland has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Muta taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Van Kirkland!
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pop
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