PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kawada
vs
Clean

188 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ajax Clean!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kawada connects with a nice short shot to Clean's temple.
Kawada trying to mount his opponent but Clean defends it.
Kawada is thwarting Clean's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clean is pressing down on Kawada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kawada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clean looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kawada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clean is trying to keep Kawada in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kawada tries to free his leg and advance position but Clean is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Clean has eaten all the pies!

Clean has his foot on Kawada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawada works his way back into a safe position though.

Clean is looking for a triangle but Kawada pushes his legs off easily.

Clean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawada defends well.

Clean looking for a triangle here. Kawada is fighting it but it looks tight! Clean pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kawada is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ajax Clean!