PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tekashi Muramato (ranked 4140 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanagan has chosen The Wizard as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Muramato
vs
Flanagan

172 cm
25
148
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
45
158
19 - 21 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Knock Out Clothing

PWNAGE

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekashi Muramato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muramato closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Flanagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muramato did well to prevent Flanagan getting side control.
Flanagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muramato is looking for a sweep. Flanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Muramato wants to control but Flanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramato is trying to get back to full guard.
Muramato is looking to control Flanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muramato avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muramato tries to roll over but Flanagan keeps him under control.

Flanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muramato wants to improve his position but Flanagan is controlling well.

Flanagan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muramato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flanagan.
Muramato is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Flanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Muramato is trying to stand up here but Flanagan is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan slows the pace down in half guard.

Flanagan is trying for a kimura here. Muramato looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Flanagan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Flanagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Flanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.