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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Projetus Infinitus (ranked 5668 p4p, 25710 weight class) and Daichi Iwamoto (ranked 542 p4p, 591 weight class). Projetus Infinitus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 cm 19 177 0 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm 18 180 0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Very confident |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Projetus Infinitus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daichi Iwamoto! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Infinitus throws a series of punches but Iwamoto avoids them all with ease. Infinitus throws a right and a left that Iwamoto avoids nicely. Infinitus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Iwamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Iwamoto leaves Infinitus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Infinitus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Infinitus shoots in for a takedown but Iwamoto shows good takedown defense. Infinitus throws a series of strikes that have Iwamoto backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Iwamoto wants to clinch. Iwamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Infinitus circles away.
Infinitus is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Infinitus stuffs the takedown attempt from Iwamoto. Iwamoto gets slowly back to his feet. No joy there for Infinitus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick by Iwamoto misses and Infinitus counters with a series of strikes. Iwamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iwamoto gets a double leg takedown into Infinitus's guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Infinitus wants to get back to his feet but Iwamoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Infinitus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Iwamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Iwamoto stands up over Infinitus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Iwamoto won't allow Infinitus to get back to his feet. Iwamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Iwamoto prevents Infinitus from getting back to his feet. Iwamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Infinitus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iwamoto is controlling him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iwamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Infinitus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Infinitus is looking to stand back up but Iwamoto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Infinitus.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamoto performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Infinitus is trying to stand back up but Iwamoto is controlling him
Iwamoto not doing much here.
Infinitus is trying to escape back to his feet but Iwamoto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Infinitus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Infinitus is trying to buck Iwamoto off. Iwamoto grinds an elbow into Infinitus's temple. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Infinitus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Iwamoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Infinitus tries to escape back to his feet but Iwamoto has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Infinitus's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Infinitus is tapping! Iwamoto saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daichi Iwamoto!
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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
48% |
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