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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Kawakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hata is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Shadow - Stem. David Kawakami has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 cm
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196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Kawakami! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hata! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kawakami shoots in for a double leg but Hata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kawakami fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kawakami throws out a loose jab but Hata uses good head movement to avoid it. Kawakami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kawakami misses with a double jab.
David Kawakami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawakami moves into range and clinches up with Hata. Kawakami has clasped his hands together around Hata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Hata is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kawakami off and has taken his back! Hata working for a choke but Kawakami is defending well. Kawakami showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawakami wants to control his opponent's hands but Hata gets his hands free. Kawakami preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hata. Hata working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kawakami is doing well to defend. Hata seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kawakami is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Hata!
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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
63% |
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