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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lex Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (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.
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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176 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Stone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takiyama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stone's half guard. Takiyama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stone! Takiyama looking to secure an arm triangle but Stone defends it well. Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takiyama. Stone can't escape the position.
Takiyama looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone! Stone is squirming around, avoiding Takiyama's attempts to control the action. Takiyama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stone is looking to get to half guard. Takiyama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stone! Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Stone throws a big right hand that misses. Takiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stone with a nice head shot there. Stone works over Takiyama with some ground and pound from guard. Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Takiyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Takiyama has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though. Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takiyama on the ground. Stone won't allow Takiyama to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone chips away with some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Takiyama has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though. Stone distracts Takiyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Takiyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well. Stone distracts Takiyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Takiyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone! Takiyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone is looking to improve his position but Takiyama isn't that keen on the idea. Takiyama thowing shots but they're missing. Takiyama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stone! Takiyama pulls Stone in close to his closed guard and prevents Stone from doing any damage or advancing position. Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Takiyama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stone is looking to defend but Takiyama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stone! Takiyama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stone taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yamamoto Takiyama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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