PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buan Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Fazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fazio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Mob Rules. Ed Fazio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chaka
vs
Fazio

188 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buan Chaka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Fazio!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fazio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Fazio stuffs the takedown.

Fazio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaka , pushing him back against the cage.

Chaka manages to break the clinch.
Chaka wants to clinch up but Fazio keeps it at a distance.
Fazio throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Fazio coming out on top.
Fazio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fazio.
Chaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fazio.
Fazio scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fazio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chaka on the side of the head.

Fazio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chaka 's guard.
Fazio throws a big elbow that misses.

Chaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fazio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fazio wants to control from the top but Chaka keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fazio is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chaka working for a triangle but Fazio defends it easily.
Fazio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fazio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Chaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fazio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chaka is tightening it up a little... Fazio has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fazio reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fazio taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chaka !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buan Chaka !
During a confident post fight interview, Buan Chaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.