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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Tai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yushin Tai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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165 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushin Tai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Dang! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dang throws a body kick that misses. Tai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Dang rushes Tai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dang pulls guard successfully.
Dang wants to sweep here but Tai controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tai stands and throws Dang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dang tries to control but Tai manages to take his back. Tai avoiding Dang 's attempts to control his hands. Tai has the hooks in. Dang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Dang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dang is keeping busy.
Dang is trying to get back to his feet but Tai has full control of the position and if anything, Dang has just worked his way into a worse spot. Tai looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dang trying to control the hands but Tai won't let him. Dang wants to escape the position.
That's two 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. Dang trying to control the hands but Tai won't let him. I really don't envy Dang right now.
Tai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dang knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dang for a finish. Dang tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dang holding both Tai 's hands and preventing any damage. Tai wants to control but Dang is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tai controlling well, preventing Dang from escaping the position.
Tai is persistently looking for the submission but Dang is defending it well.
Dang fending off the submission attempt from Tai. Tai looking to break Dang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Dang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tai gets his hands free as Dang looks to control. Dang is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Tai manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yushin Tai!
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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
32% |
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