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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikuto Ryuunosuke (ranked 1788 p4p, 192 weight class) and Ippo Taistelija (ranked 4125 p4p, 343 weight class). Ryuunosuke comes into the arena with You Wa Shock blaring out of the sound system. Rikuto Ryuunosuke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikuto Ryuunosuke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ippo Taistelija! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taistelija cracks a nice hook into Ryuunosuke's ribs. Taistelija pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ryuunosuke has managed to clinch.
Ryuunosuke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taistelija is defending well. Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taistelija just stands there and leans against the cage. Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but Taistelija holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikuto Ryuunosuke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Come on Taistelija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryuunosuke being controlled against the cage. The crowd are getting on Taistelija's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Taistelija is trying to force a seperation but Ryuunosuke has the dominant position. Ryuunosuke jumps guard but Taistelija stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryuunosuke manages to pull guard.
Taistelija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryuunosuke swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ryuunosuke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taistelija should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryuunosuke has tightened it up now! Taistelija should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikuto Ryuunosuke! Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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